Assistant Director Operations/Athletics

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Assistant Director Operations/Athletics

Requisition Number

RE52442

Working Title

Assistant Director of Operations

Department Name

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Assistant Director Operations/Athletics

Requisition Number

RE52442

Working Title

Assistant Director of Operations

Department Name

12H00:UKAA - Operations

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

44

Salary Range

$43,805-70,075/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Days, Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-4:30 pm.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Operations/Athletics will be responsible for assisting in the planning and preparation of event management and game operation efforts in support of coaches, student-athletes, officials, department support staff and guests operating within assigned budgets. The incumbent will have direct facility operations responsibility for Lancaster Aquatics Center, Nutter Training Center, Sports Medicine Research Institute (SMRI), Shively Sports Center and serve as secondary point of contact for facility operations with Kroger Field. This position will also have direct responsibility for Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving events, as well as Men’s & Women’s Golf events, including but not limited to – visiting team guides, signage, correspondence with officials and visiting teams and more.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

12/07/2025

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many paid years of experience do you have working in an athletic department at a university?

   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 4 years
   • More than 4 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

2. * How many years of experience do you have coordinating post-season Championships (Conference or NCAA)?

   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 4 years
   • More than 4 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

3. * Please describe your ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * How many years of experience do you have coordinating athletic events at a university?

   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 4 years
   • More than 4 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

2. * Which best describes your experience in coordinating facilities service operations in conjunction with event planning?

   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 4 years
   • More than 4 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

3. * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your personal NCAA record. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA legislation?

   • Yes
   • No

6. * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?

   • Yes
   • No

7. * If you answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to both of the previous questions please type: N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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