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Athletics Facilities & Operations Lead (Part-Time Staff)


Job Location:

Richmond, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Athletics Facilities & Operations Lead (Part-Time Staff)

Position Type: Part-Time Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Division: 6R1000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: 10-20

Retirement: None

Contact Person: Matthew Branham

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Athletics Facilities & Operations Lead plays a critical role in supporting and executing the day-to-day functions of athletic facility operations and game/event management. This part-time role is structured to prepare individuals to take full ownership of game operations for select sports (e.g. soccer softball baseball golf and beach volleyball) after a structured onboarding and training period. Leads work alongside full-time staff and serve as the primary point of contact for designated events or venues.

Facility Operations:
Oversee the daily readiness and upkeep of assigned athletic facilities
Coordinate scheduling equipment staging and vendor access
Identify and report safety concerns or maintenance needs
Manage digital display systems including troubleshooting and content oversight
Serve as a liaison between athletics and other departments (e.g. IT AV Physical Plant)
Event Operations
Lead the planning and execution of game operations for assigned sports
Supervise event setup staff assignments crowd management and post-event wrap-up
Coordinate with officials visiting teams vendors and internal staff
Provide on-the-ground decision-making and problem solving during events
Administrative Support
Assist in inventory tracking supply distribution and vendor coordination
Manage BSN apparel and Coke distributions
Participate in departmental planning meetings and help mentor Coordinators

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One year of relevant experience

Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over) race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy ethnicity disability national origin veteran status or genetic information in the admission to or participation in any educational program or activity (e.g. athletics academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.


Required Experience:

Manager


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Established in 1874, Eastern Kentucky University is a nationally recognized public university located in Richmond, Kentucky.

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