Athletics Facilities and Operations Supervisor

Little Rock School District•Little Rock, AR

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletics Facilities and Operations Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all district athletic facilities, venues, and related operations are maintained in a safe, functional, and event-ready condition. This position oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of maintenance, game-day operations, and facility usage to support athletic programs and events across the district. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Sports Management, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business Management, or a related field; or possession of a valid trade license (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Mechanical, or General Contractor).
Demonstrated knowledge of athletic facility operations, event management, grounds maintenance, and building systems.
Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or athletic operations, preferably in a school district or sports environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or similar scheduling/work-order platform.
Experience coordinating large-scale events, including athletics competitions, is strongly preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating large-scale events, including athletics competitions, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations, maintenance, and readiness of all athletic facilities, including stadiums, fields, gyms, locker rooms, and support spaces.
Supervise and coordinate assigned maintenance staff, grounds crews, and event support personnel related to athletic facilities.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance and repairs to ensure facilities are safe and competition-ready.
Manage and prioritize work orders through the CMMS, ensuring timely completion of routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance tasks.
Coordinate athletic event operations, including setup, breakdown, security coordination, custodial needs, and equipment readiness.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Athletics Department, school administrators, maintenance teams, and external vendors regarding facility use and operations.
Conduct routine inspections of athletic facilities and grounds to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality expectations.
Oversee field and grounds maintenance, including turf management, field lining, and seasonal preparation for various sports.
Coordinate scheduling and use of athletic facilities for practices, games, and external events.
Assist with budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control of athletic facility equipment and supplies.
Monitor contractor performance for outsourced services related to athletics facilities and projects.
Ensure compliance with district policies, safety regulations, and applicable laws.
Support emergency response efforts related to athletic facilities, including weather events or facility damage.
Maintain records related to facility usage, maintenance activities, and event operations.
Assist in hiring, training, evaluating, and supervising athletics facilities personnel.
Attend meetings, training sessions, and professional development related to athletics operations and facilities management.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Responsible for the supervision, either directly or indirectly, of all Maintenance and Operations skilled and semi-skilled employees.
Responsible for planning and scheduling of maintenance activities throughout the District on a daily basis.
Processes new work orders through established Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and reviews work requested to establish priorities, (routine, long-range, new construction, or emergency), assigns account charge-numbers and the appropriate system-code for scheduling both routine and preventive maintenance work orders.
Plans, programs and schedules all work orders for minor construction, repair, maintenance, and preventive maintenance on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis for twelve work centers: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, paint, labor, mechanics, grounds, locks and keys, electronic systems, warehouse, and preventive maintenance.
Maintains a daily adjustment of progress and status on projects and work orders that are underway by physical-plant shops and contractors.
Submits data for completion of monthly activity reports and conducts a daily work-order-scheduling status-report through utilization of a data input computer.
Daily coordinates all man-hours and material availability with maintenance technicians.
Works with principals and other school personnel to coordinate maintenance activities with school programs.
Inspects school buildings and grounds to ensure that a high standard of workmanship is maintained on in-house projects and contracted services.
Responsible for purchases of maintenance equipment and supplies