Sport Operations Coordinator

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Business Title

Sport Operations Coordinator

Applications Accepted From

Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please complete the online quick application and attach the required documents. For references, please provide names, addresses and current contact information for 3 professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; for full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m., on July 16 , 2026.

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Business Title

Sport Operations Coordinator

Applications Accepted From

Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please complete the online quick application and attach the required documents. For references, please provide names, addresses and current contact information for 3 professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; for full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m., on July 16 , 2026.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number

2016428T

Department Summary

This position coordinates the Department of Athletics internal operational areas and all home athletics competitions, events and team practices including, but not limited to, preparation and event management. Organize and coordinate facility setup and provide day-to-day support for all 16 varsity teams.

1. Coordinate with the Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Operations the day-to-day operations for all 16 varsity teams, with a focus primarily on Olympic sports. Collaborate with staff and coaches to coordinate and execute administrative tasks while following university and departmental policies, NCAA and Mid-American Conference bylaws and regulations.

2. Manage necessary setup and conversion of facilities for practices, games and other events. Serve as gameday administrator for Olympic sports, coordinating details for home athletics contests to include: ensuring officials are scheduled for all events, locker room assignments and parking for teams and officials. Provide gameday operational guides for distribution for all visiting teams and officials. Assist with home football, basketball, championships and postseason events.

3. Administer internal scheduling of athletics facilities and events. Collaborates with the Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Operations to coordinate external requests. Maintain facilities activities calendar, communicate effectively with coaches and support units, approve or deny facility requests for specific events and practices and arrange elements such as parking, staffing, and any other services that may be necessary.

4. Assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities with building and venue oversight, preseason preparations, repairs and emergency response coordination. Contributes to regular inspections and walkthroughs to determine facility needs, keeping in mind the priorities of student-athletes, coaches, support units, officials and visiting teams as a primary focus.

5. Interview, hire, train and supervise student staff. Delegate, oversee and manage workflow and assignments. Determine staffing needs and levels which include setup, event management, breakdown and cleanup assignments

Position Profile

Maintains athletic equipment and facilities. Duties may include keeping equipment inventory records, providing athletic uniform laundry service, monitoring equipment conditions, repairing equipment, and purchasing new equipment.

Level Summary

Manages and resolves complex and ambiguous issues. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides mentorship and guidance to team. Infrequently has a limited number of direct reports.

Fiscal Responsibilities

May have budgetary responsibility for small-scale projects or initiatives.

Problem Solving

Solves complex problems, often with limited guidance.

Independence of Action

Works independently; seeks guidance for unusual situations.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborates with team members and external departments. May represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Division I FBS experience.

Department

ICA Facilities Events

Pay Rate

Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials. The targeted salary for this position is $43,888 – $45,000.

Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, retirement plan with an employer contribution, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, parental leave program, vacation, and more.

Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benef...

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