ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS FOR FACILITIES & OPERATIONS
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Job Location:
Mishawaka, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS FOR FACILITIES & OPERATIONS
FULL-TIME
Proposed Start Date: July 1 2026
RATIONALE
As our athletic department continues to grow the university requires dedicated leadership to ensure that our facilities and operations meet the standards of safety excellence and stewardship that align with our mission. Currently responsibilities for facility oversight event management and risk mitigation are distributed across multiple staff members creating inefficiencies and limiting our ability to provide consistent high-quality experiences for student-athletes staff and visitors.
An Assistant Director of Athletics for Facilities and Operations will centralize these functions offering specialized expertise in scheduling maintenance planning compliance and gameday management. This role will help protect and enhance our athletic facilities support long-term capital planning and strengthen collaboration across campus-specifically with the maintenance department.
Most importantly this position aligns with our mission by promoting servant leadership and ensuring that every athletic space reflects our commitment to safety hospitality and Christ-centered excellence. Establishing this role is a strategic investment in the continued growth operational effectiveness and ministry impact of our athletics program.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties of the Assistant Director of Athletics for Facilities & Operations will include but are not limited to:
Facility Management & Operations
Provide daily oversight of all athletic facilities ensuring they are clean safe well-maintained and missionally aligned.
Coordinate and prioritize facility maintenance repairs and upgrades in partnership with campus facilities and external vendors.
Manage facility access usage and card control for athletic facilities and spaces.
Develop and implement facility policies procedures and best practices that reflect NAIA standards and the universitys Christ-centered values.
Transportation Coordinator
Develop and manage bus transportation schedules for the athletic department.
Communicate schedules and travel details to applicable coaches and staff.
Oversee a team of part-time bus drivers ensuring all drivers maintain missional alignment proper credentials and updated training.
Oversee the proper use fueling and maintenance scheduling of athletic department vehicles.
Risk Management & Compliance
Monitor facilities for safety hazards and ensure corrective actions are taken promptly.
Oversee compliance with risk-management protocols emergency action plans and accessibility standards.
Maintain records for inspections certifications and other compliance documentation.
Capital Planning & Resource Stewardship
Assist in long-term planning for facility improvements renovations and capital projects.
Help develop and monitor facility-related budgets.
Steward university resources responsibly seeking cost-effective solutions that maintain excellence.
Staff Leadership & Collaboration
Recruit train schedule and supervise student workers event staff and part-time facility personnel including graduate assistants.
Collaborate closely with coaches athletic administrators campus operations and external partners.
Serve as the primary contact between the athletic department and Conference Services and work collaboratively in the areas of facility scheduling and the summer conference schedule.
Promote a culture of servant leadership teamwork and Christ-centered professionalism.
Community Engagement & Mission Integration
Support a welcoming environment for students faculty/staff campus visitors and community partners who use athletic spaces.
Ensure that facilities events and staff interactions reflect the universitys Christian mission and commitment to hospitality.
Integrate faith-informed principles of stewardship service and integrity into all aspects of facility operations.
Additional Responsibilities
Serve as a member of the Director of Athletics Senior Leadership Team.
Assist the Director of Athletics with the supervision of athletic teams as assigned.
Assist the Senior Associate Director of Athletics with gameday operations including event set-up/tear-down event staff supervision and concessions.
Serve on department and university committees as assigned.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Negiotiation
- Operational management
- Smartsheets
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Financial Planning
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