Athletic Facilities Coordinator Tennessee Athletics UTK

The Athletic Facilities Coordinator supports the daily operations maintenance and event readiness of assigned athletic venues assisting with the planning and execution of athletic and special events to ensure facilities are safe functional and prepared. This role serves as an on-site resource during events coordinates logistics with coaches administrators and support teams and oversees game-day operations facility upkeep and work order processes. Additionally the coordinator supervises and schedules student staff manages key operational areas such as the warehouse and loading dock and contributes to ongoing facility maintenance and improvement initiatives.

• Assist with planning setup conversion and breakdown of athletic and special events (e.g. seating staging equipment signage).

• Serve as an on-site point of contact during events to address operational needs troubleshoot issues and ensure smooth execution.

• Communicate event logistics with coaches sport administrators event management and external users.

• Support game-day operations including access control field/court readiness and post-event reset.

• Coordinate with facilities maintenance custodial and grounds teams to ensure venues are clean safe and competition-ready.

• Assist in identifying maintenance needs and submitting work requests for repairs preventive maintenance and improvements.

• Conduct regular facility walkthroughs to monitor conditions safety concerns and operational readiness.

• Support seasonal and long-term facility upkeep projects as assigned.

• Supervises trains and prepares daily task schedules for 8-12 student workers and/or interns.

  • Monitors students working on projects and day-to-day maintenance

  • Trains students on how to operate machinery and tools properly needed for certain projects

  • Guides students on how to do jobs properly and effectively

  • Schedules students to work while making time for their class schedules tests presentations and other scholastic requirements

• Manage the warehouse & loading dock facility at the Athletic Complex for football and equipment staff

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education:Bachelors Degree
• Experience:1-2 years of experience in Division 1 collegiate athletics.
• Knowledge Skills Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Adobe and Outlook. Ability to create and generate spreadsheets and other inventory control and reporting processes required. Must be able to personally lift up to 75 lbs.

  • Ability to display exemplary integrity and trustworthiness. Adherence to university SEC and NCAA rules and regulations.

  • Ability to display commitment to the Athletics Department and Universitys mission.

  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams and to foster teamwork.

  • Ability to work with diverse populations in a positive manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience:Experience in Division I collegiate facility management
• Knowledge Skills Abilities:

  • Must be a team player who can integrate his/her views and actions with those policies and procedures established by the ranking Athletic Administration.

  • Excellent communication abilities to include both verbal and written.

  • Detailed oriented with strong organizational skills.

Work Location

• Knoxville TN
• Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range:05
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About Tennessee Athletics

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