Director / Game Day Operations

Responsibilities

• Organizing home events, tournaments, and special events.
• Serve as a liaison for officials and game personnel.
• Ensure game operations run on schedule and according to the ACC and NCAA rules.
• Cookball retrieval personnel for individual sports.
• Hire and schedule qualified game personnel to operate scoreboards, shot clocks, sound systems, etc.
• Collaborate on logistics with essential personnel; police, rescue, concession, facilities, event staff, marketing, parking, etc.
• Monitor crowd behavior and report any issues to appropriate staff.
• Enforce emergency procedures and communicate with campus safety/security as needed.
• Manage inventory and maintain athletic equipment and supplies used during games.
• Support event promotions, ticketing, and fan engagement activities.
• Assist when needed for postseason tournaments and special events.
• Manage master schedule for home contests, practices, camps, and special events.
• Manage campus EMS scheduling system for Athletic Teams in coordination with appropriate University and Athletics colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management or related field with relevant experience, or a master’s degree.
• Previous experience with project coordination, event planning or a related field.
• Previous experience in intercollegiate or professional sports.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours (nights and weekends required).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with the ability to make quick decisions, and handle multiple tasks during live events.
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• Experience with leadership and/or supervising.
• Experience with University systems such as Banner and/or HokieMart.
• Experience using Teamworks software.

Benefits

This position operates in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment that includes on-site event management and office-based administrative work including written correspondence, invoicing, and Banner Time Entries. Frequent evening and weekend work are required to support athletic contests and departmental events.

Pay

$55,000 to $60,000. Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours per week 40+

Additional Information

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