Associate Athletic Director, Facilities and Events Operations

Posting Details

Position Information


Position Number
007384


Position Title
Associate Athletic Director, Facilities and Events Operations - 007384


Division
Athletics


Department
110122 - Athletics Facilities


Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and five years of related experience in a collegiate or professional sports setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary


The University of South Alabama's Athletics department is seeking to hire an Associate Athletic Director, Facilities and Event Operations. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions


These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for all athletic facilities and event operations.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating and executing game and event logistics, as well as the management, maintenance, scheduling, and long-term planning of athletics facilities.
• Ensures a safe, high-quality environment for student-athletes, staff, and spectators while maintaining compliance with institutional, conference, and National Collegiate Athletic Association regulations.
• Serves as primary liaison for game-day operations, including coordination of officials, teams, media, ticketing, security, parking, and emergency services.
• Serves as the point of contact for game operations, technology, including video boards, scoreboards, audio systems, and replay systems.
• Manages game and event schedules to avoid conflicts and ensure efficient operations.
• Oversees the daily operations, maintenance, and scheduling of all athletic facilities.
• Maintains a comprehensive master calendar for all athletic venues, including competitions, practices, maintenance, and external rentals.
• Develops and maintains facility policies, procedures, and sports-specific visiting team guides.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Oversees crowd management, security operations, and emergency preparedness for all events.
• Assists in long-range planning, including capital projects, renovations, and facility improvements.
• Oversees postseason bid submissions and hosting responsibilities for conference and NCAA events.
• Hires, trains, schedules, and supervises full-time, part-time, and student event staff.
• Oversees third-party vendors and contracted service providers.
• Provides leadership and professional development for game operations personnel.
• Develops, monitors, and manages facilities and event operations budgets.
• Prepares cost estimates for events and communicates financial responsibilities to clients and external groups.
• Coordinates and manages external events such as receptions, banquets, camps, and clinics.
• Serves as the department liaison for summer camps and clinics.
• Works evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information


Number of Vacancies
1


Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
04/24/2026


Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
No


Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days
Monday - Friday


Working Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Job Location
Main Campus


Full-time or Part-Time
Full Time


Regular or Temporary
Regular