Career Center

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Serve as a member of the athletic department administrative staff and senior management team
• Oversee all aspects of the daily operations for athletic facilities. Includes facility scheduling, planning, maintenance, renovation plans, revenue sourcing, and other facility related items
• Work with coaches, event staff, intramural staff, students, physical plant, security, local school district personnel and external customers regarding facility needs
• Serve as the primary liaison and coordinator between athletics and physical plant as it pertains to athletic facility and equipment needs, set-up and break downs including coordinating custodial services with the physical plant
• Oversee, manage and participate in event operations in delivery of customer service before, during and after the events
• Assist with event operations and game management as needed including crowd control
• The Lone Star Conference (LSC) requires a “Game Administrator” be present at all home games. This position will share in serving as a game administrator as needed
• Communication and coordination with officials and visiting coaches the day of game/event.
• Perform facility assessments and custodial inspections 
• Review and approve work order requests for facilities
• Implement programs and plans to see that customer needs are being met, monitor customer satisfaction
• Create master calendars for practice, games and events specific to facility
• Develop, operate, and maintain an automated scheduling system
• Prepare pre and post event logistic reports as it pertains to the facility in use
• Seek quotes for ordering of equipment and supplies pertaining to each facility
• Prepare requisitions and PO’s for the purchasing of equipment
• Manage the maintenance and operations of athletic facilities and equipment
• Create maintenance plan for facilities and major equipment 
• Assist and assign set ups and break down for facilities when in use
• Communicate on a consistent and ongoing basis with athletic director, administrative staff and coaches 
• Conduct meetings with personnel to coordinate and schedule work assignments 
• Work with local, community officials on relationships/usage of Greyhound athletic facilities
• Evaluate existing building maintenance needs and system efficiencies/deficiencies and propose improvements as required 
• Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area 
• Interview, select, train, supervise and evaluate support staff 
• Work with architects, contractors, physical plant as it pertains to new athletic facility projects
• Create strategic plans for athletic facilities in coordination with the athletic director
• Coordinate athletic concessions operations with Sodexo
• Recruit and identify all revenue sources for facilities
• Create summer camp schedules for facilities and Greyhound Sports Teams
• Develop financial plan for sustaining of all athletic facilities, including rental fees for all users
• Assist with signage for corporate sponsorships
• Conduct special projects as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred, preferably in sport or facility management or related field
• A minimum of three years of experience in facility operations required with preference in the collegiate athletic setting.
• Experience in athletic event operations preferred with preference in the collegiate athletic setting.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Professional demeanor, strong integrity, and passionate desire to grow as a professional, while contributing to the value of the athletic department, University and community
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently, exercise creativity, solve problems, be attentive to detail, lead, organize and deploy staff, in a fast-paced environment.
• Be a strong team player and develop team dynamics within the athletic staff
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally and effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing 
• Strong customer service skills
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
• Knowledge of budget and cost estimating principles and procedures
• Must be able to comprehend instructions and operate equipment when necessary
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• This position requires some level of physical work on a fairly frequent basis which would require exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. 
• Work is performed outside and inside buildings, must work in all weather conditions, winter and summer. Must wear appropriate clothing for condition of the day. Safety equipment will be provided when necessary. 
• Work is performed in conditions with exposure to noise, vibration, dirt, odor, fumes, toxic situations and/or electrical issues that may be hazardous
• Must have the physical dexterity to operate a variety of equipment
• Work demands in this position requires substantial time during all hours of the day, evening, and weekends.
• Must have a valid drivers license

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities.  This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Application Review Date: Open Until Filled

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check. 

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:  

Required Documents:

Please ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records.       

Letter of interest
Resume
Contact information for three references (Blind reference calls may be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

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