Director of Facilities and Sport Operations, UNLV Athletics - Game Operations and Facilities [R0149351]

Nevada System of Higher Education

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for UNLV Athletics – Director of Facilities and Sport Operations. Under the general supervision and guidance of the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Game Operations, this position will have complete responsibilities over the event management and operations of several Olympic sports while assisting the Asst AD with the overall departmental budgets, schedules, rentals, staffing, etc. This position will facilitate the organization, facility management and direct supervision of the MPE swimming pool, north and south gyms and Olympic sport facilities that include the baseball, soccer, softball, tennis and track and field complexes. For these areas, this position will be responsible for rental agreements processes and the monitoring and tracking of Olympic sports’ event costs and expenses to ensure adherence to the department’s budgetary policies. This position will assist with hiring, scheduling and supervising game operations staff, interns and a student workforce as deemed necessary by the Assistant Athletic Director. In addition to these primary responsibilities, this position may be required to perform additional duties for other sports, including but not limited to, football and TMC/COX athletic events or other duties as assigned. This position will be responsible for practice, game day and event operational prep, to include: setting up and breaking down volleyball nets, soccer goals, field stripping (soccer, football, track, baseball, softball fields), field prep for baseball/softball games, tables and chairs for assigned events. This position works a variable work week to include evenings, weekends and holidays often in the natural elements. This position will have daily oversight of assigned interns and student workers throughout the sports’ season. This position will set schedules, assign job tasks and review performance of said positions. This position should have a basic knowledge of NCAA rules as it pertains to assigned job duties and the scope of employment. In addition, this position will be responsible for obtaining proper guidance or approval from Athletics Compliance, prior to participating in select activities, as defined by NCAA bylaws or institutional policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one (1) year of comparable professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Division I collegiate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee event management and operations of several Olympic sports.
• Assist with overall departmental budgets, schedules, rentals, staffing.
• Facilitate organization and facility management of various sports facilities.
• Manage rental agreements and monitor event costs and expenses.
• Assist with hiring, scheduling, and supervising game operations staff, interns, and student workforce.
• Prepare for practice, game day, and events operationally.
• Set up and break down sports equipment for events.
• Provide daily oversight of interns and student workers.
• Set schedules, assign job tasks, and review performance of staff.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA rules and institutional policies.

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools.
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree