Position Highlights
The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.
The University of Arizona's Athletics Department invites you to apply for the role of Athletics Professional II, Athletics Facilities. This position provides technical support for Athletics Facilities by assisting with daily facility operations, event setup and teardown, athletic practices, and routine facility maintenance while supporting a safe and efficient environment for Arizona Athletics.
This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate facility set-up, transitions, and take down for various sporting events, ensuring proper safety protocols and standards have been met, including but not limited to bleacher and stand set-up and safety protocols.
- Remove equipment after events and safely store it for future use.
- Support leadership in the execution and planning of daily, routine, and non-routine facility operations and upkeep for multiple sport facilities.
- Provide coordination and oversight for maintaining facility equipment and perform repairs as needed. Inspect for damage after all games and practices and make appropriate recommendations.
- Use past experience and learning to solve problems such as those related to scheduling, set-up, and visitor and home team needs.
- Coordinate the work of staff (facility attendants) to ensure appropriate set-ups of athletic facilities, scoreboards, clocks, etc.
- Participate in department planning and assessment activities. Represent athletic facilities in staff meetings and/or department committees. Oversee facility management responsibilities for athletic facilities for various meetings, games, and practices.
- Participate in operations staff training activities.
- Coordinate post-season and pre-season sporting events in terms of facility set-up and requirements set forth by the Conference and NCAA.
- Budget accountability.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficiency using Microsoft Suite programs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask effectively with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to initiate, lead, and support value-added projects.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Knowledge of NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona rules and procedures.
- Self-motivated and results-oriented with a professional demeanor.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities, and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels while projecting a positive and professional attitude.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Demands
- Lifting: Ability to lift, move, and transport up to 40 lbs.
- Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
- Extreme Cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for more than an hour.
- Extreme Heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for more than an hour.
- Noise: May work in environments with noise levels that require raised voices to communicate effectively.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Four (4) or more years of experience in facilities operations, athletics operations, event management, or a related area.
- Experience working within a college, university, or intercollegiate athletics environment.
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40 + nights and weekends
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: DOE
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
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