Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations, the Athletic Event & Facilities Coordinator will assist with oversight of event management for all the University of Vermont’s 18 Division I teams, as well assist in the daily operation, maintenance, & readiness of all athletic facilities.
Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, oversight of home athletic events, supervising the Athletic Event Staff, and being the primary liaison to visiting teams and officials.
Serve as a game-day administrator, representing the Athletic Department.
Hire, train, schedule and supervise all event staff workers for home athletic events including student workers and game-day personnel.
Support the development and implementation of a robust student worker training and professional development model.
Maintain event calendars and communicate updates with department staff.
Assist with leading the event staff in preparing venues for competition, including setup and breakdown, & assist with operational logistics.
Coordinate with campus partners such as, but not limited to, Parking & Transportation, UVM Rescue, Green Mountain Concert Security and UVM Police to secure appropriate staffing for athletic events.
Be familiar with and assist in troubleshooting all scoreboards, videoboards, sound systems, and other event technology related to home athletic events.
Work in conjunction with Vermont Sports Properties, and the marketing department to activate content for all videoboards and digital ad boards.
In conjunction with the Associate AD for Internal Operations, develop, review and update policies and procedures related to event and facility management.
Collaborate with coaches, administrative staff & other campus departments to support facility needs.
Assist with overseeing and maintaining athletic facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for student-athletes, staff, and fans.
Responsible for functional oversight of Event Operations Internship Program.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
This position requires significant evening and weekend work.
Ideal candidates will have previous athletic event management and/or facilities experience.
Minimum Qualifications • A strong work ethic with excellent attention to detail. • Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines. • Ability to lead and organize staff to ensure strategic success measures and outcomes are met. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Application Process • Interested applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter, and the name and contact information of three references to Alex.Blanchard@uvm.edu.
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