Manager, Sun Devil Athletics Phoenix Municipal Stadium

Arizona State University•Phoenix, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Sun Devil Athletics Phoenix Municipal Stadium directs the day-to-day operations and maintenance of Phoenix Municipal Stadium, home of Sun Devil Baseball. Under the general direction of the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Operations and Facilities, the manager plans, organizes, and oversees facility operations, maintenance, event preparation, and game-day execution to help ensure a safe, welcoming, well-maintained venue and a successful experience for student-athletes, staff, and visitors. The role develops and manages the stadium budget, supervises maintenance and event-services staff, coordinates with University Facilities Operations, athletics staff, city partners, vendors, and concessionaires, and supports baseball practices and competition events. The position ensures adherence to NCAA and Big 12 rules, Sun Devil Athletics and University policies, and Arizona Board of Regents policies and procedures. It also develops and implements sustainability initiatives. This position works outdoors in varying weather conditions and in an office setting. The schedule includes holidays, weekends, and evenings. The position supervises two full-time Athletic Facilities Maintenance Coordinators and up to five part-time staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment, including two years of managerial experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training demonstrating comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid U.S. driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment if driving is required.
Ability to work holidays, weekends, and evenings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with event management and running Division I baseball games.
Knowledge of NCAA and Big 12 principles and practices related to baseball and field requirements, including turf management and maintenance.
Knowledge of NCAA and Big 12 rules and regulations.
Knowledge of University and Arizona Board of Regents policies and procedures.
Knowledge of principles and practices of operations and facility maintenance.
Knowledge of budget management.
Knowledge of University safety codes.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Skills in managing, supervising, and evaluating staff and coordinating the work of others.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Effective customer-service skills.
Ability to promote Sun Devil Athletics within surrounding communities and develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
Ability to stimulate changes in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment.
Ability to lead by example in communicating, participating in, and encouraging support of the institution's sustainability programs.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Operations and Facilities to formulate and carry out stadium policies and procedures.
Develop operational objectives based on department goals.
Serve as a departmental liaison with the cities of Tempe and Phoenix, outside vendors and concessionaires, and University Facilities Operations.
Advise the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Operations and Facilities about stadium trends and requirements.
Collaborate with baseball coaching staff on stadium operations and facility needs to support practices and competition events.
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate maintenance and event-services employees; hold regular staff meetings.
Monitor work in progress, inspect the facility, address maintenance and grounds issues, and implement corrective action as needed.
Coordinate with University Facilities and Operations staff on maintenance needs outside the playing and practice fields.
Oversee and manage the Phoenix Municipal Stadium budget and prepare financial reports and data to support short- and long-term goals.
Work with the city of Phoenix on utilities costs, construction projects, and other facility-use matters, and collaborate with the cities of Tempe and Phoenix as needed.
Oversee concessions and rental activities and staffing in collaboration with athletics events coordinators.
Schedule and coordinate outside vendors for regular stadium cleaning.
Attend and contribute to weekly administrative meetings with facilities and events staff.
Ensure strict adherence to NCAA and Big 12 rules and regulations.
Develop and implement sustainability initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director.