Assistant Athletic Director: Game Operations & Facilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and supervise athletic events, including home games, tournaments, and fundraisers.
• Maintain records of equipment, physicals, scheduling, and other relevant information.
• Ensure adherence to athletic rules, regulations, and policies, including Title IX.
• Assist with facility schedules, maintenance, and use.
• Maintain communication with coaches, staff, student-athletes, parents, and the community.
• Manage all concession stand locations.
• Oversee game officials, game-day music, and any setup and tear down needed for the game day or events.
• Hiring, training, and supervising game-day student employees.
• Build relationships with the local community.
• Coordinate media coverage for athletic events and provide announcers' scripts for PA for special events.
• Perform other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• A clear understanding and commitment to the Reformed perspective and mission of Dordt University and ability to clearly articulate and communicate the mission effectively.•
• Ability to express an active Christian commitment, which shall include identification with a local organized church that holds to beliefs that are consistent with the mission of the university.
• Prospective members of the Dordt University community are expected to agree with its sexuality, gender identity, and sexual conduct policy, which can be found on the DU website (contact the HR Office if you need additional information).
• A bachelor's degree is preferred in a relevant field (i.e., Sports Managment, Physical Education), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience as a student-athlete or coach is preferred.
• Strong leadership qualities are essential for managing teams and fostering a positive athletic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed to interact with student-athletes, coaches, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills are required to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a teamis also essential.