Assistant Director of Athletics / Facilities & Arena Operations

About College of the Holy Cross:

Founded in 1843 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the College of the Holy Cross is among the nation's leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 3,100 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

Holy Cross highly values the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work at The College is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members, students, faculty and staff. The College's commitment to diversity is an important feature of the Holy Cross education. Informed by the presence of diverse interpretations of the human experience, Holy Cross is building a community marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support our values of diversity and inclusiveness. Job candidates of all diverse backgrounds who embrace the open and inclusive culture of Holy Cross are welcome and encouraged to apply.


Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Athletics for Facilities & Arena Operations is an integral member of the
athletics senior staff with oversight responsibilities over all aspects of athletic facility operations. This
position will directly manage and ensure proper function of both indoor and outdoor athletic facilities,
as well as coordinate all staff necessary for safe and effective operations. This position will support all
athletic capital projects, facility improvements, annual facility maintenance, and ensure that facilities
are safe, well maintained, properly staffed, and reflective of the high expectations of a Division I, first-
class athletic experience for all users. The successful candidate will work in tandem with the Assistant
Director of Athletics for Operations, Events & Championships and report directly to the Senior
Associate Director of Athletics. Sport oversight responsibilities will be determined based on the
qualifications of the successful candidate.

Oversight of facility budget (forecasting, deferred maintenance, staffing, general operations)

• Facility maintenance and safety
• Effective management of equipment and systems to ensure proper function
• Attain proper certifications for specialized facility and equipment operations
• Venue set-up and breakdown
• Coordination of visiting teams and officials
• Implementing emergency plans and procedures
• Hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising event, student staff and interns
• Maintain master calendar of events taking place at athletics facilities, including games, practices,
• community hours and campus events
• Payroll supervision and oversight for students and part-time staff
• Event and crowd management
• Assist in the coordination and execution of conference and NCAA championships
• Assist in identifying annual capital improvement needs for the department and, in conjunction with
• the campus facilities department, manage the implementation of approved capital improvements
• Sport oversight responsibility
• Act as the department liaison with campus facilities staff to ensure all athletics facilities are cleaned
• and maintained in an appropriate manner
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Director of Athletics

To mitigate the spread and effects of COVID-19, and as an integral part of its public health and safety measures, College of the Holy Cross requires that all successful applicants show proof of full, up-to-date vaccination (including a booster dose once eligible) by an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine before beginning employment, unless an accommodation exempting the applicant from this policy has been granted. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation based on a disability or sincerely-held religious belief should inform Human Resources after an offer of employment is extended; please do not include any medical, genetic, or religious information in your application materials.


Requirements:

• Bachelor degree; Minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience with athletic event/facility
• management/operations and athletic scheduling at the collegiate/professional level
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of athletic facilities management, including ice rink and pool operations
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems efficiently, effectively and independently
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to multi-task, detail oriented and ability to work with diverse group of staff members
• Strong customer service with the ability to troubleshoot and handle pressure situations
• Ability to thrive in a diverse, fast-paced student-athlete service driven environment
• Willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed
• Preferred Qualifications: Master degree in related field; Previous Division I intercollegiate athletic
• experience in event and facility management

Core Competencies:

• Collaboration: Exchanging information, ideas, thoughts and feelings thoughtfully with others in a
• manner that is proactive and enhances partnerships
• Inclusion: Actively engaging with the values of the College by promoting a work environment that
• embraces diversity and demonstrating respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
• Innovation: Performing one's job with creativity and proactivity, improving procedures and
• problem-solving
• Mission/Service Orientation: Focusing on service to others and contributing to the College's
• collective mission
• Responsibility: Taking ownership of one's actions and accountability for one's tasks and duties
• Employee Development: Commitment and initiative to help one's employees be successful in
• achieving goals and growing professionally
• Team Management: Overseeing the success of your employees, helping to allocate resources
• appropriately and support the accomplishment of common goals

Additional Information:

This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

• 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
• NEW - condensed summer 4-day work week
• Tuition benefits
• Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Free parking and free use of the athletic/fitness facilities.
• Click here to learn more.

College Description

The College of the Holy Cross is a private, Jesuit Catholic, undergraduate institution serving approximately 3,100 students. Founded in 1843, Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England and has a tradition of academic excellence. It is located atop Mount Saint James in Worcester, Massachusetts. The picturesque, 174-acre campus is an award-winning and registered arboretum.

Region Description

Worcester is a city of approximately 170,000 people centrally located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is approximately one hour from Boston, Hartford, and Providence, and three hours from New York City. Worcester is known as the Heart of the Commonwealth. Worcester offers many cultural and recreational opportunities.

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.

A member of the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (HECCMA).

To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits


Application Instructions:

Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.

In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission ) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity .

Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.