Job Details

Athletic Events and Operations Coordinator
Department: Athletics
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Staff, Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Summary:
The Athletic Events and Operations Coordinator will assist with the coordination and oversight of athletic events, game day operations, facilities support, and departmental operational needs in support of student-athletes, coaches, and fans.

• Manage and assist with day-to-day athletic operations including, but not limited to, the following tasks.
• Coordinate and assist with game day operations for home athletic events, including staffing, setup, event management, and post-event breakdown.
• Assist with planning and execution of departmental events, special events, hospitality functions, and campus partnership initiatives.
• Oversee concession stand and team store operations, including inventory management, ordering, staffing, set up, and reconciliation support.
• Assist with the daily operations and scheduling of the fitness center and athletic facilities, including coordination of facility usage for athletic, campus, and external events.
• Supervise, schedule, train, and evaluate student workers and event staff assigned to athletic operations and events.
• Coordinate hospitality and operational needs for visiting teams, officials, special guests, and event participants.
• Monitor operational supply needs and assist with purchasing, inventory control, and vendor coordination.
• Collaborate with coaches, administrators, campus departments, vendors, and external partners to support athletic operations and events.
• Provide operational coverage and support during evenings, weekends, and special events as required.
• Participate in departmental meetings, professional development opportunities, and other athletic department initiatives.
• Foster positive working relationships with students, student-athletes, faculty, staff, alumni, officials, vendors, and community members.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, business, event management, recreation, or related field
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and special events as needed
• Experience coordinating events, operations, or customer service functions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in collegiate athletics or a comparable athletic environment
• Experience with game day operations, facility management, merchandise sales, concessions, or event coordination
• Experience supervising student workers or event staff