Associate Athletics Director of Athletics Facilities & Operations

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Key Accountabilities

| Description |
Program Planning/Development

• Identifies, develops, and implements plans and programs to meet the short and long-range facility needs of the sports and recreation programs, as well as major campus and community events.
• Evaluates facilities on a continuous basis to identify existing and foreseeable needs for repair, replacement, upgrade, and new construction to meet department goals.
• Collaborates with Campus Services and Facilities Operations and Management (FO&M) and other campus constituencies on regular maintenance, preventative maintenance, deferred maintenance and supports the Deputy Athletics Director on all capital planning and construction management projects.

| | Percentage Of Time | 25% |

| Description |
Facilities Management

• Oversees and directs the work of the Assistant Director of Athletics Facilities and Asst. AD for Athletics Grounds and Events.
• Develops and manages the Athletics and Recreation facilities maintenance and operation plans, including preventive maintenance, routine, and emergency repair programs.
• Directs the overall operations of Athletics and Recreation facilities, ensuring reliable operations, proper maintenance, and regulatory compliance in all areas.
• Inspects facilities and identifies, reports and coordinates all maintenance requirements and resolves potential liability problems.
• Oversees the Assistant Athletics Director for Athletics Grounds and the Assistant Director of Athletics Facilities to support the coordination with FO&M to ensure satisfactory and timely setup, maintenance, repair, and cleaning of facilities.

| | Percentage Of Time | 20% |

| Description |
Facilities/Event Operations

• Collaborates with senior athletic department staff and the Office of the President to direct the general use and operation and the controlled access use of individual facilities, including the development, implementation, and enforcement of operating policies and procedures.
• Oversees and directs the work of the Assistant Athletics Director of Sport Operations regarding the scheduling for varsity contests and practices, Physical Education programs, intramural programs, club sports, FLIP classes, open recreation, other College programs and activities of non-College groups for all athletic venues.
• Oversees the rental and/or use of athletic and recreation facilities for non-athletic or non-College events/activities and participates in the management of varsity and recreational events.
• Works with the staff to achieve the highest quality delivery of services consistent with resources available and establishes standards of performance and promotes a strong customer service orientation.
• Willingness to be available for night and weekend on-call duty when required.

| | Percentage Of Time | 20% |

| Description |
Security/Safety/Risk Management

• Provides leadership to the department safety program by identifying the need for and spearheading efforts for change in safety practices to minimize safety risks, including working with internal staff and other college and external organizations to develop and test emergency management procedures and action plans.
• Directs the identification and documentation of all risk management issues and problems and follows through to ensure that all potential liability problems within Athletics and Recreation facilities are addressed satisfactorily through appropriate temporary and permanent measures.
• Serves as the Main Safety Officer for the department.
• Collaborates with the Environmental Health and Safety Office in the development of safety policies and practices and with the College Risk Manager and Legal Office on the resolution of liability issues.
• Serves as the liaison with the Department of Safety and Security local and state law enforcement and contracted security providers to provide security in all facilities and at contests and special events.

| | Percentage Of Time | 10% |

| Description |
Administrative Oversight

• Develops and administers annual and long-range facilities, operating and home contest management budgets.
• Researches and develops cost estimates for budget requirements (maintenance and repair of facilities, supplies and equipment, training/certification, etc.) and projected rental revenue.
• Develop and administer revenue generating opportunities within the athletics facilities and operations.
• Targets and achieves cost savings through application of progressive management techniques and analyses of facility requirements.
• Supervises directly and indirectly 10-15 permanent staff (Athletic Facilities and ~70 student/seasonal/volunteer workers). Hires, coaches, and mentors’ team to meet evolving department needs.
• Serves as a member of DCARD’s Leadership Team.
• Contributes to department-wide administration, policy development, and strategic planning efforts.
• Serves on department and college committees.
• Articulates the department’s vision and goals in concert with the College’s mission and values.
• Maintains effective relations with faculty, students, alumni and athletics support groups.
• Oversees the documentation and periodic editing of Departmental policies and procedures in a Departmental Policies and Procedures Manual.

| | Percentage Of Time | 20% |

| -- | Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. | | -- | Performs other duties as assigned. |

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