Assistant/Associate Athletic Director for Events, Facilities & Operations

Details

Posted: 2026-06-07

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Type: Full-time

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: ASSOC003141

Assistant/Associate AD for Events, Facilities & Operations provides comprehensive oversight of all athletics facilities and operational functions, ensuring venues are competition-ready, events are executed flawlessly, and daily operations support student-athlete and coach success. The position will be filled as an Assistant AD or Associate AD role depending on qualifications and experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Facilities Management & Strategic Planning

• Responsible for keeping all athletics-related facilities "game ready and guest ready" at all times.

Event Operations & Game Day Management

• Serve as primary event operations coordinator for all home athletic competitions.

External Event Coordination & Facility Rentals

• Serve as primary point of contact for all external requests to use athletics facilities.

Summer Camps & Special Event Coordinator

• Serve as primary coordinator for all athletics summer camps.

Equipment & Inventory Management

• Oversee athletics equipment operations including inventory management.

Budget & Financial Management

• Develop and manage operational budgets for facilities, events, equipment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

• Serve as primary athletics liaison to university facilities, physical plant.

Risk Management & Safety

• Ensure all facilities and events comply with safety regulations.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay current on industry best practices.

Sport, Game and Tournament Administration

• Sport Administration - Depending on the experience of the candidate.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years in an athletics environment or the equivalent.