Assistant Director of Athletics for Events & Recreation

This position will serve as a senior member of the athletics administrative team responsible for departmental strategic planning, supervision and management of the safety and well-being of students, coaches, and staff and oversees all home athletics events operating under NCAA Division II and conference operating bylaws and regulations as well as managing a growing intramural program and campus recreational facilities.

Expectations include, but are not limited to:

• Direct responsibility for the oversight and management of athletic contests in a professional manner, interfacing with users of the facilities, coordinating event staffing (i.e., ticket takers, security, etc.) before, during and following an event.
• Determine physical and human resource needs for each event and coordinate event set-up and breakdown.
• Assist with home sports event administration and coordination of conference and NCAA championships in which we are the host institution.
• Coordinate events of external entities hosted on campus that utilize athletic and/or recreational facilities.
• Recruit, select, train, schedule, and supervise part-time and student employees serving as facility and event staff for athletic and recreational events.
• Enhance athletics department community relations by marketing, promoting, and communicating engagement activities and positive game environment initiatives.
• Work with other departments on campus, including events, marketing, and communications, for servicing and promotional needs.

Requirements:

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Three (3) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specific to this position.
• Excellent communication and computer skills are required.
• Must have or obtain AED/CPR certification.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.