Deputy Director - Hampton Coliseum

Deputy Director - Hampton Coliseum

Salary

$82,806.00 - $91,087.00 Annually

Location

Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09289

Department

COLISEUM OPERATIONS

Opening Date

05/06/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

The City of Hampton is seeking an experienced and dynamic Deputy Director to help lead the operations of the iconic Hampton Coliseum. This role serves as a key member of the leadership team, supporting the Director in overseeing all aspects of venue management, including event production, staff leadership, strategic planning, and operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned venue or event management professional to play a critical role in delivering world-class entertainment and community events.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in the overall leadership, administration, and strategic planning of Hampton Coliseum operations
• Oversee daily operations across multiple divisions to ensure efficient, high-quality service delivery
• Plan, manage, and execute over 150 annual events, including concerts, sports, and community programming
• Lead hiring, training, supervision, and performance management of staff and volunteers
• Develop staffing plans to ensure adequate event coverage and operational readiness
• Establish and implement policies and procedures to improve organizational effectiveness
• Manage event-related risk, insurance compliance, and contractual obligations
• Oversee capital improvement projects, including procurement, contract management, and payment approvals
• Conduct pre-event planning meetings and post-event evaluations to drive continuous improvement
• Assist with booking talent and analyzing event performance and revenue opportunities
• Represent the Coliseum in meetings, conferences, and industry events

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree in Business or a Facility Management related discipline.
• A minimum of five years of full-time equivalent experience in similar public assembly facilities and major sports, entertainment and convention events or closely related experience.
• A minimum of five years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience.
• Must successfully complete a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.

Preferred:

• A Masters degree in a closely related field
• IAVM Certified Facility Executive (CFE) designation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and team development skills

• Ability to manage complex, high-pressure event environments

• Experience with contract management, risk mitigation, and large-scale operations

• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and professional writing

• Data-driven decision-making and performance analysis capabilities

Work Environment

• May require working non-standard hours beyond a 40-hour work week to include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules.

• Involves frequent standing, walking, and exposure to high noise levels.

• May require local and occasional out-of-town travel.

• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual Schedules.

Why Join the City of Hampton?

• Opportunity to lead operations at a premier regional entertainment venue

• Collaborative and mission-driven public service environment

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Commitment to professional growth and development

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Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the Citys workforce.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

01

Do you have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business or a Facility Management related discipline?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the options below best describes your full-time equivalent experience in similar public assembly facilities and major sports, entertainment and convention events, or closely related experience?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

03

Do you have 5 or more years of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you a IAVM Certified Facility Executive?

• Yes
• No

05

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

06

This position requires that you possess a valid drivers license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hamptons criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

07

I understand that this position may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

• Yes
• No

08

I understand this position is exempt.

• Yes
• No

09

I understand that this position requires local travel and may require some out of town travel.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr