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Athletic Events and Operations Coordinator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Columbia, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
19 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Athletic Events and Operations Coordinator
Department: Athletics
Location: Columbia MO
Type: Staff Full-time
Location: Columbia MO
Type: Staff Full-time
Pay:$20.00 per hour
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job Summary:
The Athletic Events and Operations Coordinator will assist with the coordination and oversight of athletic events game day operations facilities support and departmental operational needs in support of student-athletes coaches and fans.
The Athletic Events and Operations Coordinator will assist with the coordination and oversight of athletic events game day operations facilities support and departmental operational needs in support of student-athletes coaches and fans.
- Manage and assist with day-to-day athletic operations including but not limited to the following tasks.
- Coordinate and assist with game day operations for home athletic events including staffing setup event management and post-event breakdown.
- Assist with planning and execution of departmental events special events hospitality functions and campus partnership initiatives.
- Oversee concession stand and team store operations including inventory management ordering staffing set up and reconciliation support.
- Assist with the daily operations and scheduling of the fitness center and athletic facilities including coordination of facility usage for athletic campus and external events.
- Supervise schedule train and evaluate student workers and event staff assigned to athletic operations and events.
- Coordinate hospitality and operational needs for visiting teams officials special guests and event participants.
- Monitor operational supply needs and assist with purchasing inventory control and vendor coordination.
- Collaborate with coaches administrators campus departments vendors and external partners to support athletic operations and events.
- Provide operational coverage and support during evenings weekends and special events as required.
- Participate in departmental meetings professional development opportunities and other athletic department initiatives.
- Foster positive working relationships with students student-athletes faculty staff alumni officials vendors and community members.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in sports management business event management recreation or related field
- Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work evenings weekends and special events as needed
- Experience coordinating events operations or customer service functions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in collegiate athletics or a comparable athletic environment
- Experience with game day operations facility management merchandise sales concessions or event coordination
- Experience supervising student workers or event staff
Clery Act Responsibility:
Employees in this role who have significant responsibility for student or campus activities may be designated as Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) under the Clery Act and are required to comply with related crime reporting obligations. The employee must complete required CSA training and report Clery-reportable crimes in accordance with federal law and institutional policy.
Employees in this role who have significant responsibility for student or campus activities may be designated as Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) under the Clery Act and are required to comply with related crime reporting obligations. The employee must complete required CSA training and report Clery-reportable crimes in accordance with federal law and institutional policy.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel or crawl. The employee must lift carry and move a minimum of pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a frequent and regular basis.
Work Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.
This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.
The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include but is not limited to academic residential achievement performance attendance disciplinary employment history credit history driving history and criminal history of public record.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.
The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include but is not limited to academic residential achievement performance attendance disciplinary employment history credit history driving history and criminal history of public record.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.
Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race color national origin gender religion sexual orientation age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.
In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act) the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.
Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at for a printed copy.
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