Timing System Operator / Event Administrator

City of Hampton; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hampton Aquaplex seeks a Timing System Operator / Event Administrator to manage event data and operate timing systems, scoreboards, and related equipment during swimming, diving, and water polo competitions. You will install, test, troubleshoot, and monitor the equipment to ensure smooth, accurate results.

Responsibilities include handling meet data, coordinating with meet officials, and working flexible hours including weekends and holidays in a fast-paced aquatic environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of swim meet management and operation experience at a large venue.
• Thorough knowledge of Colorado Timing System Gen6 (Gen7 preferred).
• Experience with swim and dive meet management software; Hytek preferred.
• Safety sensitive position with substance abuse policy testing.
• Successful background check prior to offer.

Responsibilities

• Manage all event data and install, test, troubleshoot, and operate timing systems and scoreboards during events.
• Maintain and support equipment used in competitive swimming, diving, and water polo meets.

Skills

Communication

Sight & hearing

Weekend shift

Tools

Colorado Timing System Gen6

Hytek (preferred)

Job description

Function

Are you tech-savvy and enjoy working in a fast-paced sports environment? The City of Hampton Aquaplex is seeking a Timing System Operator / Event Administrator to manage event data and install, test, troubleshoot, and operate timing systems, scoreboards, and related equipment during competitive swimming, diving, and water polo events. This is a great opportunity to support high-quality aquatic competitions while working hands-on with event technology.

The purpose of this class is to manage all event data and install, test, troubleshoot, and operate the timing system, scoreboard, and associated equipment during competitive swimming, diving, and water polo events at the Hampton Virginia Aquaplex.

Minimum Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in swim meet management and operation in a large competition venue.
• Thorough knowledge of Colorado Timing System equipment operation and software. (Generation 6 required. Generation 7 preferred.)
• Experience with swim and dive meet management software required. (Hytek preferred.)
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Must possess good eyesight and hearing.
• Requires shift work to include weekends and holidays.
• Requires working weekends and beyond a 8-hour workdays.
• May require working early mornings or late nights.
• Requires long periods of sitting.
• Requires working in a potentially loud and/or humid indoor pool environment.
• The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during city emergency situations, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee which may include long hours and unusual schedules

Qualifications

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family 1-877-327-2872 or the Guidance Resources Website.