Athletics Facilities Coordinator

Working Title: Athletics Facilities Coordinator

State Role Title:  Trades Technician III

Position Type:  Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

 

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300289 - Athletics Godwin Hall

 

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Working Title: Athletics Facilities Coordinator

State Role Title:  Trades Technician III

Position Type:  Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

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FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

 

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300289 - Athletics Godwin Hall

 

Pay Rate:  Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $37,000 - $40,816

 

Is this a JMU only position?  No

Is this a grant-funded position?  No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?  No

 

Beginning Review Date:  12/24/2024

 

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

 

General Information:

James Madison University, a Division I member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is accepting applications for an Athletics Facilities Coordinator to serve as a facilities representative in assigned athletic facilities. This position is full-time and includes benefits.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Duties include but are not limited to:
  

Act as building coordinator and provide general supervision of assigned facilities. - Serve as the primary point of contact for programs and support staff for all facility needs or concerns. - Distributing information to all staff within assigned facilities informing them of possible impacts, timelines, solutions, etc., of maintenance related concerns, improvement projects, and events that could impact staff members. - Scheduling lights, opening/closing facility, receiving and taking inventory of equipment, maintaining the appearance, functionality and ensuring safe condition of the building. - Ensure that all assigned athletic facilities are properly prepared for daily use, performing tasks such as painting lines, setting up tables/chairs and converting meeting rooms and club spaces, game equipment, sound system, seating, etc. - Prepare and report routine and non-routine maintenance and repair via work orders for facilities and facilities-related equipment. Oversee improvement projects within assigned facilities. - Work in support of assigned varsity game day operations and special events including pre-event set-up, in-event operation, and post-event take down, while assigning student employee resources for event coverage as appropriate. - Assist at other athletic facilities as needed to provide coverage during staff absences, peak periods, to include providing support and game-day coverage for athletic/special events as assigned. - General recruitment, hiring, and supervision of student employees. - Ensure compliance with all relevant institutional, conference, and NCAA rules. - Work evenings, weekends and holidays when needed.

 

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess excellent written, interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Must possess knowledge of risk management.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to move relatively heavy objects and moderate lifting of 20-50 lbs. is essential.
• Must possess working knowledge of facility maintenance methods and techniques, and a general working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing skills.
  

Additional Consideration:

• Ability to obtain (training will be provided): forklift certification, hydraulic lift operation certification and OSHA certification.
• Prior experience working within athletics or recreational facilities.
• Prior experience in painting/lining fields.
• Basic computer skills.

 

Additional Posting Information:

 

 

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

 

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

 

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

 

 

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