Assistant Athletics Facilities

Western Kentucky University, a member of Conference USA and a Football Bowl Subdivision NCAA member institution, seeks to hire an individual for the position of Athletic Facilities Assistant. This is a part-time position. This position will report directly to the Director of Athletic Facilities. Applicants must have a commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of WKU, Conference USA and the NCAA

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Responsible for assisting with the planning and organizing and preparation of athletic facilities for home athletic events
• Assist in managing logistics such as maintenance projects, scoreboard operations, crowd control, vendors, official''s liaison, parking and transportation, and the facilitation of communication and services to campus partners, internal staff, and participants, and management.
• Work closely with Director of Athletic Facilities, Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities, and student event staff on a daily basis
• Assist with addressing all concerns related to game and event operations from coaches and sport administrators
• Assist with Football, Men''s and Women''s Basketball, as well as various Olympic sporting events, as assigned, throughout the year
• Prepares various game day checklists for multiple sports
• Must be professional and provide excellent customer service
• All other duties assigned by the Athletic Facilities staff

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office and Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be self-motivated and team-oriented
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends
• The duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed in a competent manner following the highest standards for leadership, professionalism, integrity, accountability, responsibility, cooperation and customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• A valid driver''s license

Job Requirements:

• HS diploma or GED
• At least one year experience working in college athletics
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends

Additional Information:

Hourly Rate: $9.50

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, may contact the Office of Institutional Equity at 270-745-5121 for assistance. To report concerns related to WKU''s Discrimination and Harassment Policy, No. 0.2040 and/or WKU''s Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy, No. 0.2070, please complete the Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Reporting Form. Additional information regarding Title IX, including contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and reporting options, is available on WKU''s Title IX website.

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