Events Management Specialist (Athletic Department)

U.S. Air Force Academy•Air Force Academy, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Events Management Specialist is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position assigned to the Athletics Department at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado. The position includes benefits and coordinates intercollegiate athletic and public outreach events, including event planning, game-day operations, scheduling, staffing, security oversight, equipment setup, and compliance with Air Force, USAFA, and NCAA requirements. The specialist coordinates event needs with home and visiting team coaches and staff, as well as concessions, ticketing, marketing, sports media, security forces, facilities, and other groups. The role also supports athletic scheduling across 27 sports, facility use coordination, AFAAC special events, and administrative and program support for events using USAFA Athletic complexes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in sports management or a related field.
At least two years of work experience in sports management or events at the NCAA or professional level.
Computer proficiency and extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word.
Strong organizational skills and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including public speaking.
Ability to multitask and work under deadline pressure.
Fluent English speaking, writing, and communication skills and normal hearing.
Ability to work an uncommon tour of duty, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to perform regular and recurring physical exertion, including long visits to outdoor sites and sporting events and exposure to inclement weather.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Valid driver's license.
Favorable background investigation results, including completion of a Local Agency Check and Tier One investigation.
Completion of a pre-employment physical.
Education may not be substituted for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee assigned intercollegiate athletic and public outreach events.
Coordinate with home and visiting team coaches and staff and schedule event services, including concessions, the ticket office, marketing, sports media, security forces, and facilities.
Provide game-day event oversight and supervise the event security contract company, monitoring compliance with the Performance Work Statement.
Schedule and manage game-day scoreboard and scoring personnel, ensure timely availability and completion of payment paperwork, and oversee event equipment setup and takedown.
Plan, coordinate, schedule, and implement day-to-day and game-day requirements for each sporting event.
Ensure compliance with applicable Air Force, USAFA, and NCAA rules, instructions, policies, and guidelines for Division I sport events.
Assist with intercollegiate athletic scheduling for 27 sports using databases, spreadsheets, and reports; coordinate facility use and schedules with the USAFA Events Scheduling Committee.
Assist with oversight, coordination, and approval of AFAAC special events, including facility and venue availability and supervisory oversight of leased or licensed initiatives between the government and AFAAC special events.
Provide administrative and program support and coordination for events using USAFA Athletic complexes.
Perform general office duties, including receiving calls and visitors, routing TMT and filing correspondence, answering questions, and maintaining files.
Perform other related duties as assigned.