Assistant AD for Event Operations

Naval Academy Athletic Association•Annapolis, MD

16h•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Director for Event Operations provides leadership and oversight for the planning and execution of NAAA athletic events, championships, and special events. This position is responsible for establishing consistent event operating standards, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring events are conducted safely, professionally, and efficiently.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5 years of progressively responsible experience in collegiate athletics, venue management, event operations, or a related field preferred.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple events and stakeholders simultaneously.
Ability to make timely decisions in high-pressure environments.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on the athletic schedule.
Must be eligible to work in the United States of America, without sponsorship.
Must be eligible to work on a military installation, including a willingness to submit to a background screen.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of home athletic events, championships, and special events.
Develop event plans, timelines, staffing assignments, checklists, and contingency plans.
Coordinate event requirements with Facilities, Ticketing, Marketing, Communications, Security, Parking, Athletic Training, Hospitality, Concessions, Equipment, coaches, and other stakeholders.
Serve as Event Manager for events and assign event-management responsibilities for other events.
Lead pre-event meetings, event-day coordination, and post-event reviews.
Coordinate emergency, weather, evacuation, and other event contingency procedures with appropriate NAAA and USNA personnel.
Establish and maintain event operations policies, procedures, manuals, and venue-specific operating plans.
Coordinate and track all visiting team and game officials’ registrations for access to the Naval Academy and work with base security to ensure their ability to get on campus.
Supervise and train event operations staff, including full time, part-time and temporary personnel.
Coordinate operational requirements for NCAA, Patriot League, and other championship events.
Assist with event budgets, contractor coordination, staffing costs, and operational purchasing.
Evaluate event performance and implement improvements based on post-event reviews.
Other duties as assigned