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Director of Sport Operations

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To apply, please complete the online quick application and attach the required documents. For references, please provide names, addresses and current contact information for 3 professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; for full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m., April 16, 2025.

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Position Information

Job Title Director of Sport Operations
Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the public
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please complete the online quick application and attach the required documents. For references, please provide names, addresses and current contact information for 3 professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; for full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m., April 16, 2025.
This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number 20166697S
Job Description
OHIO Athletics is a dynamic team of student-athletes, coaches and administrators with a vision to demonstrate unprecedented excellence in athletics, academics and student-athlete development. Our championship culture provides a foundation for our students to grow as a person, student and athlete.

This position coordinates the Department of Athletics internal operational areas and all home athletics competitions, events and team practices including, but not limited to: scheduling, preparation and event management. Organize and coordinate facility setup and provide day-to-day support for all 16 varsity teams.

1. Coordinate with the Associate Athletics Director for Sport Operations the day-to-day operations for all 16 varsity teams, with a focus primarily on Olympic sports. Collaborate with staff and coaches to coordinate and execute administrative tasks while following university and departmental policies, NCAA and Mid-American Conference bylaws and regulations.

2. Manage necessary setup and conversion of facilities for practices, games and other events. Serve as gameday administrator for Olympic sports, coordinating details for home athletics contests to include: ensuring officials are scheduled for all events, locker room assignments and parking for teams and officials. Provide gameday operational guides for distribution for all visiting teams and officials. Assist with home football, basketball, championships and postseason events.

3. Administer and manage internal scheduling of athletics facilities and events. Work with the Assistant Athletics Director of Sport Operations & Events to coordinate and communicate any external requests. Maintain facilities activities calendar, communicate effectively with coaches and support units, approve or deny facility requests for specific events and practices and arrange elements such as parking, staffing, and any other services that may be necessary.

4. Assist the Assistant Athletics Director for Facilities with building and venue oversight, preseason preparations, repairs and emergency response coordination. Contributes to regular inspections and walkthroughs to determine facility needs, keeping in mind the priorities of student-athletes, coaches, support units, officials and visiting teams as a primary focus.

5. Interview, hire, train and supervise staff to include graduate assistants and undergraduate student staff. Delegate, oversee and manage workflow and assignments. Determine staffing needs and levels which includes setup, event management, breakdown and cleanup assignments. Track and manage payroll budget.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree. One year of related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree
Department ICA Business Administration
Pay Rate
Commensurate with education and experience.

Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Additional information is available at www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits
Job Open Date 04/01/2025
Posting Close Date
04/16/2025
Job Category Administrative at-will appointment
Months 12 month
Planning Unit Intercollegiate Athletics
Work Schedule
Campus Athens
Expected hours worked per week 40+ hours per week
Expected duration of assignment on-going
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Trina Jones, hillt@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
Job Information

Employment Type full-time regular
Job Family/Subfamily Athletics-Equipment & Facilities
Career Track & Level IC 4
Pay Grade CA&P|16|
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  3. References
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