Athletics Game Day Operations

Athletics Game Day Operations

POSITION:

Athletics Game Day Operations

SUPERVISOR:

Assistant Vice President/Athletic Director

DEPARTMENT:

Athletics

LOCATION:

On-campus located in Tiffin, OH

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Athletics Game Day Operations

POSITION:

Athletics Game Day Operations

SUPERVISOR:

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Assistant Vice President/Athletic Director

DEPARTMENT:

Athletics

LOCATION:

On-campus located in Tiffin, OH

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Game Day Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of event operations on game days. This role
ensures that all events run smoothly, providing an exceptional experience for fans, athletes, and staff. The Game
Day Manager will coordinate logistics, manage staff, and troubleshoot any issues that arise during events. This
is a 9-month position that runs from August 15th to May 15th.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Event Coordination: Plan and execute all game day operations, including setup, logistics, and

teardown.

• Game Scheduling and departure: Work with coaches on game times and schedule conflicts
• Staff Management: Supervise game day staff, including ushers, security, concessions, and volunteers,

ensuring that all roles are filled, and duties are performed efficiently.

• Game Day Administrator: Serve as tournament director and travel as needed to tournaments. Assist

with all admin calls.

• Fan Experience: Enhance the overall fan experience by addressing concerns and ensuring a welcoming

atmosphere.

• Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on game

day, including teams, officials, and vendors.

• Safety and Compliance: Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and protocols; coordinate

emergency response plans as needed.

• Budget Management: Assist in managing game day budgets and expenses, ensuring all operations

remain within financial guidelines.

• Post-Event Review: Conduct post-event evaluations to assess successes and areas for improvement,

compiling feedback for future events.

• Other Duties as assigned.

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QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES FOR THE JOB

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Event Management, or related field preferred.

Experience

• Proven experience in event management or operations, particularly in a sports setting.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum physical exertion. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required
to sit, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties
involve moving materials weighing up to 5 pounds on a regular basis and up to 20 pounds on an occasional
basis.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Interdependence: Fosters collaboration
Communication: Strong decision-making and communication skills
Accountability:

Respect:

Entrepreneurship:

Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's mission
and values
Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse people and
ideas together.
Influences and Inspires

EMBRACING OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Reviewed on 12/2024

VISION STATEMENT – The vision for Tiffin University is to become A premier university for
challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21st-century skills for success in a
diverse world.

MISSION STATEMENT – The mission of Tiffin University is to Educate students by linking knowledge to
professional practice.

CORE VALUES – The values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and
Entrepreneurship comprise the ICARE values of Tiffin University.

We are firmly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our beliefs. Candidates who have
worked with diverse faculty, staff, and students and can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their
experiences and interests. Tiffin University actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing
educational, working, and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Tiffin University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for
employees, applicant for employment, students or applicant for admission, access to educational opportunities on the basis of race,
religion, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, social-economic class, place of business, residence,
religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status,
family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled
veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or
any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or
participating in any resolution process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights
agencies.

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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