Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Game Operations

All employees of Spartanburg Methodist College are entrusted with assisting the College to achieve its mission and vision. Achievement, integrity, and service are the guiding principles in pursuit of our vision.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Game Operations will serve as a member of the Athletics administration team and oversee all aspects of event management, serve as the primary game day administrator for all home athletic events, and monitor all athletic facilities, recommending maintenance and repair in coordination with the Colleges facilities department. The Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Game Operations ensures that student-athletes and visitors will be treated with dignity and respect and that all aspects of Department work will be accomplished with the highest professional standards.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Establish policies and procedures as it pertains to the use of all Athletic Department facilities.
• Oversee the scheduling and daily team usage of all Athletic Department facilities.
• Coordinate and manage game day operations for home athletic contests that include, but are not limited to, set-up and break down, and hosting visiting teams, officials, and game day staff.
• Collaborate with Facilities and the Event Coordinator on contracts with external parties regarding usage of any Athletics’ facilities.
• Manage the hiring, training, and scheduling of interns, work-study, and part-time employees serving the facilities in both daily and event positions.
• Assist with Athletic and booster club events, in-game promotions, and Athletic Department fundraisers.
• Serves as a liaison to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics where appropriate.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information discretely.
• Ability to work well with individuals with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills and efficiency in recordkeeping.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with members of the College community and members of the public.
• Attention to detail and follow through.
• Ability to work independently to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to make independent, informed decisions in a demanding environment.
• Knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations.
  
  
  

Working Conditions:

The work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment; however, the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Game Operations regularly moves around a multistory building that does not have an elevator. The Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Game Operations has extensive contact with coaches, student-athletes, and the community. Evening and weekend work is expected.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, and move around the campus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Manual and physical dexterity and visual acuity are needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents.
• Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on a computer display screen, in hand-written form, and printed on paper.
• Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a related field strongly preferred.
  
  
  

About the College: Founded in 1911, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first co-op school in the nation, SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution, the college launched its first bachelor’s degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly, adding new programs, and consistently evaluating operations because of a campus-wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today, the college’s emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelor’s degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success.

Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federal E-Verify program.

SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.