Athletic Event & Facility Coordinator

Fort Hays State University•Hays, KS

1d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Events & Facilities Coordinator is responsible for maintaining & preparing facilities to ensure a safe, clean, & professional environment for student-athletes, staff, & spectators. This role includes routine facility maintenance, cleaning, & equipment operation, as well as setup, preparation, & teardown for athletic competitions, tournaments, practices, & special events. Serves as a primary liaison to the gameday administrator, serving as the lead authority, ensuring functionality and cleanliness during competitions & events. Makes recommendations for deferred maintenance and replacement cycles, policies & procedures and is involved in implementation. Trains and has oversight of, full- & part-time staff and/or graduate student positions. Other duties as assigned. Regular hours are Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM, with some evening and weekend hours required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of facility or event experience
Experience operating various equipment such as high-speed floor buffer, carpet extractor, floor auto scrubber and field sweeper.

Responsibilities

Trains full- & part-time staff & graduate student positions.
Turf maintenance including, but not limited to, utilizing various turf maintenance equipment and expediting minor repairs.
Provide on-site support during collegiate athletic events, tournaments, and practices to troubleshoot facility issues and ensure a positive experience for athletes, staff, and fans.
Assist with all aspects of set-up and teardown for athletic contests, championships, commencements, and other special events.
Ensure all equipment within the facility, including safety equipment are properly installed and in good condition.
Install audio-visual equipment, including PA systems and scoreboards.
Support crowd management by ensuring pathways, exits, and seating areas are safe and accessible.
Perform exterior maintenance, including snow removal, debris clearance, and preparation of fields and courts for practices and competitions.
Perform minor repairs to maintain safe and functional athletic environments, while also providing insight to future maintenance and replacement of equipment.
Perform general upkeep and maintenance of all facets of athletic facilities to uphold university and athletic department standards.
Provide general laundry oversight for several different areas.
Safely operate and maintain equipment such as, but not limited to: auto floor scrubbers, carpet extractors, high-pressure washers, high-speed floor buffers, etcetera.
Clean, and maintain floors, furnishings and surfaces within athletic facilities.
Clean and sanitize restrooms according to established procedures and restock dispensers to support large-scale events.
Lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. safely, including athletic equipment, event supplies, and furniture.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the athletic department and events.