Athletics Facilities & Operations Lead (Part-Time Staff)

Eastern Kentucky University
  • Richmond, Virginia
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Title: Athletics Facilities & Operations Lead (Part-Time Staff)

    Position Type: Part-Time Staff

    Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

    Department: 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

    Division: 6R1000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

    Position Location: Richmond Campus

    Driver Classification: Driver

    FLSA: Non-Exempt

    Hours Per Week: 10-20

    Retirement:   None 

    Contact Person: Matthew Branham

     

    Job Summary/Basic Functions

    The Athletics Facilities & Operations Lead plays a critical role in supporting and executing the day-to-day functions of athletic facility operations and game/event management. This part-time role is structured to prepare individuals to take full ownership of game operations for select sports (e.g., soccer, softball, baseball, golf, and beach volleyball) after a structured onboarding and training period. Leads work alongside full-time staff and serve as the primary point of contact for designated events or venues.

    Facility Operations:
    • Oversee the daily readiness and upkeep of assigned athletic facilities
    • Coordinate scheduling, equipment staging, and vendor access
    • Identify and report safety concerns or maintenance needs
    • Manage digital display systems, including troubleshooting and content oversight
    • Serve as a liaison between athletics and other departments (e.g., IT, AV, Physical Plant)
    Event Operations
    • Lead the planning and execution of game operations for assigned sports
    • Supervise event setup, staff assignments, crowd management, and post-event wrap-up
    • Coordinate with officials, visiting teams, vendors, and internal staff
    • Provide on-the-ground decision-making and problem solving during events
    Administrative Support
    • Assist in inventory tracking, supply distribution, and vendor coordination
    • Manage BSN apparel and Coke distributions
    • Participate in departmental planning meetings and help mentor Coordinators

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • One year of relevant experience

    Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

    Open Until Filled:No

     

    EEO Statement

    Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

     

    Background Check Statement

    Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRichmond, Virginia

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Athleticsunmatched
    • Audiovisualunmatched
    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • Baseballunmatched
    • Distribution Managementunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Geneticsunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Plan Meetingsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Soccerunmatched
    • Softballunmatched
    • Sportsunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Volleyballunmatched

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