Sports Facilities Supervisor

bsu; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription plans

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Paid time off

Holiday pay

University-funded retirement

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Ball State University is seeking a Sports Facilities Supervisor in Muncie, Indiana. The role oversees Field Facilities Attendants and student staff to ensure clean, attractive, and timely set-ups for athletic and recreation venues and events.

The position requires 3–5 years in building services with at least 1 year in supervision, plus a valid Indiana driver’s license. Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Eighteen months of training or education beyond high school or equivalent.
• Three to five years of experience in building services and grounds maintenance, including at least one year of first-line supervisory experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Indiana Driver’s License and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, assign, and review daily project work assignments of Field/Facilities Attendants and students.
• Supervise, monitor, inspect, and coordinate daily operations, including special event set-ups and takedowns.
• Assist with the proper allocation of Field Facilities Attendants for specific work assignments necessitated by emergency or special events.
• Coordinate and inspect proper marking and set-ups of all athletic, recreation or physical education venues, courts, or fields according to established guidelines.
• Assist with the supervision and coordination of proper operations of Physical Education, Athletic and Recreation facilities and spaces.
• Maintain records of employees, equipment, and supplies; includes attendance, overtime charts, vacation schedules, performance records, etc.
• Orient and train staff, and make recommendations in supervision, compensation, discipline, performance appraisals, training, and career development.
• Monitor and report personnel concerns, equipment and supply needs, and maintenance requirements.
• Monitor and enforce safety, shop, and university rules and report problems to the Associate Director; resolve issues as appropriate.
• Assist with interviewing and hiring of employees and students as necessary.
• Act as a liaison with campus departments regarding maintenance and operations issues.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff training

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Position Title

Sports Facilities Supervisor

Salary Grade

Exempt Staff 10

Compensation

$35,568.00 - 38,038.00

Start Date

10/28/2026

About this opportunity

The Ball State University Sports Facilities Department has an opportunity for a Sports Facilities Supervisor. This opportunity comes with competitive pay and a great benefit package that includes medical and prescription plans, dental, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, University-funded retirement, tuition discounts, and more! We are looking for an individual with a proven ability to supervise Field Facilities Attendants and student employees and ensure cleanliness, attractiveness, and timely set‑ups of all athletic, recreation or physical education venues and special events, facilities, courts, or fields. The wage for this position will be $47,654.88. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.

What you’ll do and what you’ll bring

Position Function: Assign, monitor, direct, train, and evaluate work of Field Facilities Attendants and student employees to ensure cleanliness, attractiveness, and timely set‑ups of all athletic, recreation or physical education venues and special events, facilities, courts, or fields.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 1. Plan, organize, assign, and review daily project work assignments of Field/Facilities Attendants and students.
• 2. Supervise, monitor, inspect, and coordinate daily operations, including special event set‑ups and takedowns, ensuring methods, supplies, and equipment are properly utilized.
• 3. Assist with the proper allocation of Field Facilities Attendants for specific work assignments necessitated by emergency or special events.
• 4. Coordinate and inspect proper marking and set‑ups of all athletic, recreation or physical education venues, courts, or fields according to established athletic and academic guidelines or standards.
• 5. Assist with the supervision and coordination of proper operations of Physical Education, Athletic and Recreation facilities and spaces.
• 6. Maintain records of employees, equipment, and supplies; includes attendance, overtime equalization charts, vacation schedules, performance records, disciplinary action reports, formal documentation, equipment and supplies evaluations, new product recommendations, and building maintenance/repair orders.
• 7. Orient and train staff, and make recommendations in all areas related to supervision, including but not limited to assisting with compensation, discipline, performance appraisals, training, and career development of Field Facilities Attendants and students.
• 8. Monitor and report personnel concerns, equipment and supply needs, and the need for maintenance and repair of physical facilities.
• 9. Monitor and enforce all safety, shop, and university rules and regulations and report problems to the Associate Director of Sports Facilities and Recreation and resolve problems appropriately.
• 10. Assist with the interviewing and hiring of employees and students as necessary.
• 11. Act as a liaison with various departments on campus with regard to general maintenance and operational issues.
• 12. Perform other related duties as assigned.
• 13. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eighteen months of training or education beyond high school or equivalent.
• Three through five years of experience in building services and grounds maintenance, including at least one year of first-line supervisory experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Indiana Driver’s License and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree.
• More than one year first‑line supervisory experience.
• Experience working with bargaining unit employees.
• Experience working in a high school, university, or sports/recreation environment.
• Personal computer and software proficiency.

What we offer

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well‑being. That’s why we offer paid 10 to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life’s most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact: BSU Sports Facilities Director of Sports, Recreation, and Concessions Building Services and Programs, Brandon L. Johnson: [e-mail]