Manager, Athletics Facilities

ULSA University of Louisville; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville is seeking a Manager for Athletics Facilities to oversee on-campus venues and events, including Yum Center and related facilities. You will lead staff, coordinate arena operations, and ensure readiness for games and events year-round.

Responsibilities include managing renovations, coordinating with coaches and external partners, and handling contracts and invoicing. A bachelor's degree in sports administration and five years of facilities experience are required,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Administration or a related field and five (5) years of facilities management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license. Must be insurable by University insurance carrier.
• Employment physical, able to lift, carry and load equipment up to 50 lbs required.
• Ability to travel and work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Knowledge of NCAA and ACC rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff that provide arena operations support for Yum Center along with facilities on campus to ensure facility readiness year-round.
• Fulfill the role of Game Day Manager for Men's basketball games.
• Manage special projects such as renovations and repairs across facilities.
• Assist with procurement processes including RFPs for critical operational service contracts.
• Serve as the liaison to external partners for future athletic events and coordinate contracts and invoices.

Skills

Facility management

Event coordination

Budget management

Staff leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Administration or related field

Job description

Department: Athletic Facilities and Game Operations Location: Belknap Campus Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R109226

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Sports Administration or a related field and five (5) years of facilities management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license. Must be insurable by University insurance carrier. Employment physical, able to lift, carry and load equipment up to 50 lbs required. Ability to travel and work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Knowledge of NCAA and ACC rules and regulations. Grade 6 (Salaried)

Position Description

The Manager, Athletics Facilities serves as Facility Manager for athletic facilities on campus such as Volleyball, Softball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Track & Field and Men's and Women's Basketball on campus facility and Men's Basketball games held at the Yum Center and oversee facility operations managers assigned to facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage staff that provide arena operations support for Yum Center along with facilities on campus (L&N Arena, Kueber Center, Ulmer Stadium, Trager Stadium, Lacrosse Stadium, Cardinal Park, and Marshall Center) to ensure facility readiness year-round. Fulfill the role of Game Day Manager for Men's basketball games. Manage special projects as directed in all facilities (A/V renovations, grass & field turf renovation, parking lot resurfacing & restriping, facility renovations, roof repairs, fence repairs, seat repairs, and concrete repairs). Assist the Associate AD during facility renovations, working with coaches and teams during renovations (coordinating, overseeing, and executing renovation plans). Execute facility operations for televised games with ESPN, ACC Networks, and Local Networks. Work with in-house broadcast staff. Coordinate and schedule facility maintenance work with athletics facility staff & UL physical plant and outside contractors for all facilities. Oversee audio/visual equipment for events throughout the facilities. Assist the Associate AD with game day operations for home football games. Monitor and provide guidance to facility staff under the direction of the Associate AD when it comes to budgets directly connected with facilities under their direction. Work with the Assistant AD for Facility & Stadium Operations regarding facility interns during the school year. Create contracts for events, oversee events and their needs, and provide guidance to staff with creating event invoices for outside events in facilities under this position. Assist with procurement processes through development, evaluation, and implementation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for critical operational service contracts. Serve as the Liaison to the Louisville CVB and Sports Commission for future athletic events at YUM, Norton's Sports and Health Learning Complex, and KEC.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Sports Administration or related field. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].

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