Assistant Director, Athletic Facilities and Operations

La Salle University - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Philadelphia, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Director for Athletic Facilities and Operations at La Salle University plays a crucial role in managing the athletic facilities, ensuring smooth operations, and coordinating events. This position involves overseeing facility management, hiring and training staff, and ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations. The Assistant Director serves as a liaison with various university departments and is responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient environment for athletic activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of all aspects of facility management for the Athletic facilities.
• Ensure all proper procedures are followed in the daily opening and closing of the Athletic facilities.
• Assist in coordination, development, and implementation of policies and procedures for use of all Athletic facilities.
• Coordinate Athletic game management and all special events held in the Athletic facilities.
• Serve as a liaison with university departments including Physical Facilities, Public Safety & Campus Recreation/Intramural Office.
• Recruit, train and evaluate all assigned student support staff within the Athletic department.
• Hire, train and oversee all student workers for events and supervise an Operations Intern.
• Assist with the set up and breakdown of Athletic events, rentals, and other events.
• Supervise campus events in the TruMark Financial Center and other Athletic facilities.
• Perform general maintenance on all Athletic facilities.
• Complete facility checklist on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis and place work orders for necessary items.
• Serve as Event Manager for assigned events and rentals and as secondary Event Manager for Men's and Women's Basketball games.
• Liaison with visiting teams and officials.
• Support La Salle University's educational philosophy and the goals of the Athletic Department.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA Bylaw 10.1 and Bylaw 11.2, and Title IX regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to NCAA and member conference rules and regulations.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification must be maintained.
• Valid driver's license and successful clearance of motor vehicle record check.
• Successful background check clearances including PA Criminal Records Check, FBI Fingerprinting Check, and PA Child Abuse Clearance Check.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in a college or university setting.
• Previous experience supervising student staff.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan