Associate Director, Sport Programs Operations and Services - STA

About Us

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Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country . With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Manages the daily operations of sports facilities, including the Owl Nest and The Perch. Supervises full-time athletic trainers and oversees athletic training services. Handles facility scheduling and space use for events and sports programs, catering to both internal and external groups. Manages staff to support facility and event operations. This hands-on role involves overseeing facility needs, construction and renovations, contracts, safety and performance on the fitness floor, cleaning and sanitizing protocols, and programming logistics. Collaborates with campus partners for additional support and facility usage.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Handles daily operations, including opening/closing buildings, setting up equipment, mitigating safety hazards, and managing facilities according to department and university standards. Acts as the liaison for multiple facilities with the KSU community.
2. Manages inventory, including fitness equipment, gear, check-out items, and technology components.
3. May perform safety and functional inspections to prevent hazards and ensure smooth operations.
4. Coordinates logistics, scheduling, and needs with campus partners and student leaders, ensuring shared spaces are collaboratively scheduled and addressing issues as needed.
5. Recruits, interviews, hires, trains, oversees, and evaluates staff, including Athletic Trainers, Facilities Graduate Assistants, and facility staff.
6. Contributes to the department budget process, policies, and procedures by creating, managing, and executing budget lines for capital purchases, staffing, and operations.
7. Manages contracts for facility renovations, custodial services, and large-scale maintenance.
8. Meets with potential users to identify needs, prepare quotes, and draft contracts for facility use.
9. Manages setups for all sports programs and external events, providing on-site oversight, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
10. Serves on the department's Safety and Risk Management Committee, proactively addressing areas of concern.
11. Acts as a CPR/First Aid instructor for the department.
12. Reviews and evaluates current conditions and future needs for facilities. Represents the area in construction projects, renovations, and updates.
13. Contributes to the mission, vision, and values of the University and assigned department.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license.
CPR/First Aid Instructor Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Required Experience
Seven (7) years of relevant experience in a recreational setting

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience in EMS (Event Management System), 25Live, or other event-related software/system
Experience with Fusion or other facility management software systems
Experience with When2Work, PeopleSoft, or other time management software systems

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Two (2) years of related work experience with supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork, customer service, ethical leadership, and continuing education that supports the department's mission, vision, and values
Adapt effectively in situations of change to policies, procedures, work assignments, and culture
Ability to work independently while exercising good judgment
Ability to effectively guide, train, coach, and mentor staff
Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines
Able to apply software to communicate event specifics to involved constituents for scheduling, staffing, equipment, and diagrams
Ability to develop professional contacts and partnerships with staff, faculty, administrators, vendors, and student leaders
Creative with the ability to suggest and implement improvements
Ability to apply technology and innovation to improve efficiency and solve problems

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of developing and overseeing preventative maintenance schedules for various fitness equipment
Knowledge of venue and facility management best practices
Knowledge of operational standards for both artificial turf and natural grass
Knowledge of developing and implementing preventive maintenance schedules, emergency procedures, and safety and risk management policies
Demonstrates knowledge of existing standards and best practices in collegiate recreation, such as CAS standards for Recreational Sports Programs and duty of care for areas of responsibility

SKILLS
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, event management, time management software, etc.)

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time

Background Check

• Credit Report (Pcard)
• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf