Athletics Event Operations Coordinator at Samford University

Athletics Event Operations Coordinator

The Athletics Event Operations Coordinator will assist in the day-to-day operations of athletic events unit as well as the event operations for assigned sports and outside events.

Job Duties:

• Assist with execution of game day management plans to ensure a positive game day experience for all student-athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators.
• Provides excellent customer service to athletic department coaches and staff, campus departments and organizations, and external organizations to encourage continual and regular use of all athletics facilities.
• Assist with budget preparation for the unit.
• Coordinate with other departments as necessary to prepare facilities for the various events.
• Position requires working evenings, and weekends, as well as other related duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with previous experience working in an athletics related field or a Master's degree may substitute for experience.
• Working Knowledge of NCAA and Southern Conference rules and regulations with a personal commitment to operate within those rules is required.
• Position requires working nights and weekends and on occasion holidays.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Possess a current, valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working within an intercollegiate athletic program in the areas of facilities or operations, preferred.