Director, Athletic Events and Facilities

University of Memphis Career Opportunities
Director, Athletic Events and Facilities

Advertised Title Director, Athletic Events and Facilities

Campus Location

Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number

Position Number 022532

Category

Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly)

Department

Department Athletic Management Finance

Minimum Position Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years of experience. Experience may include relevant intercollegiate or professional athletics experience.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Special Conditions

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Must be able to work a non-standard workweek when necessary, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Posting Date

Posting Date 07/14/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Screening Begins Yes

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $60,000 – $65,000 per year

Full-Time/Part-Time

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only?

Is this posting for UofM employees only? No

Positions Supervised

This position supervises the athletic events and facilities coordinators,
graduate assistants, hourly/temporary workers, and student workers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent organization skills.

Ability to multi-task and be detail orientated.

Ability to work with a diverse group of staff members.

Excellent organization skills.

Ability to work with management or oversight of a facility.

Additional Position Information

Must be able to comply with Athletic Department, University, Board of Trustees, and NCAA policies and procedures.

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities

Carry out the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and scheduling of all athletic facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead assigned maintenance projects and facility upgrades.

Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as the game manager for assigned sports.

Duties & Responsibilities

Collaborate with Associate Athletic Director on capital projects and monitoring the events and facilities budget.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• * Have you previously managed or overseen an athletic facility?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have any professional experience in a skill/trade or craft?

(Open Ended Question)

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