Assistant AD for Facilities and Game Operations

General Description/Primary Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of facilities and game day operations for Young Harris College’s 17 DII athletics program. This role involves daily oversight of the maintenance, upkeep, and cleanliness of facilities, as well as the managing of any capital facility projects, all in conjunction with the Budd Group. In addition, this position will oversee ticket operations, game day operations, and game day staffing for all events on campus. Last but not least, this position will oversee travel, concessions, and special events.

Responsibilities

General Description/Primary Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of facilities and game day operations for Young Harris College’s 17 DII athletics program. This role involves daily oversight of the maintenance, upkeep, and cleanliness of facilities, as well as the managing of any capital facility projects, all in conjunction with the Budd Group. In addition, this position will oversee ticket operations, game day operations, and game day staffing for all events on campus. Last but not least, this position will oversee travel, concessions, and special events.

Responsibilities

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• Oversee facilities maintenance and improvements.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of game day setup and operations, this includes gate, concessions, student workers, and table/field support.
• Lead the hiring, scheduling, training, supervising, and evaluating student workers and part-time staff for gameday operations.
• Liaison between visiting institutions, umpires/referees, and fans for parking, locker rooms, restrooms, concessions, etc.
• Process and track game-day payroll (students, community members, etc.)
• Oversee and manage team transportation travel for off campus competitions.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance, upkeep, and cleanliness of all athletic facilities.
• Lead coordinator for athletic capital improvements projects.
• Act as an extension of the campus facilities Budd Group and build strong relationships with their team.
• Manage athletic ticket operations, tracking, reconciliation and staffing.
• Acquire, stock, and manage concessions through appropriate vendors.
• Responsible for setup and coordination of special events.
• Oversee housing for athletics coaches & staff.
• Be a participating member of the athletics senior administrative team with department meetings, initiatives, strategies, events, and more.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education/Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience and/or expertise in facility maintenance and upkeep, as well as game day operations at the collegiate level.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills. Ability to interact positively with student-athletes, campus personnel, external partners, and other members of the athletic department.
• Must be flexible, self-motivated, and willing to work evenings and weekends.

Applications

This is a full-time, salaried staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants should submit (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and contact information of at least three professional references.

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE M/F/D/V

Young Harris College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. All persons involved in the operations of the College are prohibited from engaging in such discrimination.

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