The Athletic Game Operations Manager must have a very clear understanding of the following areas of emphasis: athletic event management, special event management, customer service, and attention to detail. Prior experience managing and producing collegiate athletic events and large-scale events required. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities

GAME MANAGEMENT

• Provide for supervision and staffing of athletic events and special events hosted by Recreation and Athletics Department.
• game scripts and timelines for athletic games.
• Oversee and manage in game athletic promotions.
• Recruit, hire, and train student staff to support events.
• Schedule and direct student staffing for event set-up, supervision, and tear-down athletic events.
• Serve as the custodian of cash funds for the Recreation and Athletics Department.

• Manage all reservations for Recreation and Athletic Department facilities.
• Work with student groups, campus departments, and outside clients to schedule meetings, events and activities within Recreation and Athletics facilities.
• Work with student groups, campus departments, and outside clients to schedule equipment to support events and activities within Recreation and Athletics facilities and across campus. RECORD KEEPING
• Provide detailed record keeping related to staff hours worked, event details and needs.
• Process event billing for non-departmental events.
• Approve student time sheets following campus deadlines.

  Qualification

  EDUCATION and REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in related area and three years’ experience / or seven years combined equivalent experience / training. (Required)
  • Master’s degree preferred in Sports Management, Athletic Management, or related field. (Preferred)
  • Valid Drivers License.

  CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Thorough knowledge of program activity and best practices.
  • Problem-solving skills; multi-task, work with frequent interruptions, and effective listener.
  • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
  • Proficiency in the use of basic computer applications relevant to job duties.
  • Prior experience with Active Net, Fusion, or other electronic recreation management Point of Sale System. (Preferred)
  • Demonstrated experience managing large scale sports events.
  • Demonstrated experience managing and producing collegiate athletic events.
  • Demonstrated experience with cash handling.
  • Attention to detail in record keeping.
  • Must be able to successfully pass FBI and DOJ Criminal Check.
  • Has knowledge of program activity and industry best practices.
  • Strong service orientation, program management, sound judgment and decision-making, critical thinking, develop original ideas, creative problem-solving skills in a varied and challenging environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership and inter-personal skills and the ability to work effectively across the organization, internally and externally.
  • Client service minded, entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking.
  • Knowledge of campus policies and procedures. (Preferred)

  Background Check

  • Background check and fingerprinting will be required.