Athletics Facilities Coordinator
Athletics Facilities Coordinator
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$ 40000 - 44000
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Job Description
Working Title: Athletics Facilities Coordinator
State Role Title:Trades Technician III
Position Type:Full-time Staff (Classified)
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics
Department: 300289 - Athletics Godwin Hall
Pay Rate:Pay Range
Specify Range or Amount: $40000-$44000
Is this a JMU only positionNo
Is this a grant-funded positionNo
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionNo
Beginning Review Date:7/16/2025
About JMU:
James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation sick parental and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program Balanced Dukes that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: Information:
James Madison University a Division I member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference is accepting applications for an Athletics Facilities Coordinator to serve as building coordinator and to provide general supervision of Bridgeforth Stadium. Under the direction of the Director of Facilities and working closely with the Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities and Events this position will be responsible for managing the venue and will serve as the primary point of contact for the venue; and as such will manage all activities required to operate maintain and service the venue.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Acting as building coordinator and provide general supervision of assigned athletic facilities.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for athletic and support staff members for all facility needs or concerns.
- Distributing information to all staff within assigned facilities communicating to them possible impacts timelines solutions etc. of maintenance related concerns improvement projects and events that could impact staff members.
- Scheduling lights opening/closing facility receiving and taking inventory of equipment maintaining the appearance functionality and ensuring safe condition of the buildings.
- Ensuring that all assigned athletic facilities are properly prepared for daily use performing tasks such as painting lines setting up tables/chairs and converting meeting rooms and club spaces game equipment sound system seating etc.
- Preparing and reporting routine and non-routine maintenance and repair via work orders for facilities and facilities-related equipment. Oversee improvement projects within assigned facilities.
- Working in support of assigned varsity game day operations and special events including pre-event set-up in-event operation and post-event take down while assigning student resources for event coverage as appropriate.
- Performing general supervision and training of student employees.
- Understanding and practicing all university safety procedures.
- Assisting at other athletic facilities as needed to include providing support and game-day coverage for athletic/special events as assigned.
- Providing oversight of hot/cold tubs located within assigned facilities.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant institutional conference and NCAA rules.
- Working evenings weekends and holidays when needed.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Must possess excellent written interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Must possess knowledge of risk management.
- A valid drivers license.
- Ability to move relatively heavy objects and moderate lifting of 20-50 lbs. with or without an accommodation is essential.
- Must possess working knowledge of facility maintenance methods and techniques and a general working knowledge of mechanical electrical and plumbing skills.
Additional Considerations:
- Prior experience working within athletics or recreational facilities.
- Prior experience in painting/lining fields.
- Ability to obtain (training will be provided): forklift certification hydraulic lift operation certification and OSHA certification.
- Basic computer skills.
Additional Posting Information:
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age color disability gender identity or expression genetic information national origin parental status political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access inclusion and diversity for all students faculty staff constituents and programs believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: .
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at or You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office located at 752 Ott Street Harrisonburg VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
