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Athletics Facilities Coordinator

James Madison University, a Division I member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is accepting applications for an Athletics Facilities Coordinator to serve as a facilities representative in assigned athletic facilities. This position is full-time and includes benefits.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Act as building coordinator and provide general supervision for Bridgeforth Stadium and the Plecker Athletic Performance Center.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for football and support staff members for all facility needs or concerns.
• Distributing information to all staff within assigned facilities informing them of possible impacts, timelines, solutions, etc., of maintenance related concerns, improvement projects, and events that could impact staff members.
• Scheduling lights, opening/closing facility, receiving and taking inventory of equipment, maintaining the appearance, functionality and ensuring safe condition of the buildings.
• Ensure that all assigned athletic facilities are properly prepared for daily use, performing tasks such as painting lines, setting up tables/chairs and converting meeting rooms and club spaces, game equipment, sound system, seating, etc.
• Prepare and report routine and non-routine maintenance and repair via work orders for facilities and facilities-related equipment. Oversee improvement projects within assigned facilities.
• Work in support of assigned varsity game day operations and special events including pre-event set-up, in-event operation, and post-event take down, while assigning student resources for event coverage as appropriate.
• Perform general supervision and training of student employees.
• Understand and practice all university safety procedures.
• Assist at other athletic facilities as needed, to include providing support and game-day coverage for athletic/special events as assigned.
• Provide oversight of hot/cold tubs located within APC Sports Medicine room.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant institutional, conference, and NCAA rules.
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays when needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess excellent written, interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Must possess knowledge of risk management.
• Must have ability to obtain (training will be provided): forklift certification, hydraulic lift operation certification and OSHA certification.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to move relatively heavy objects and moderate lifting of 20-50 lbs. is essential.
• Must possess working knowledge of facility maintenance methods and techniques, and a general working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working within athletics or recreational facilities.
• Prior experience in painting/lining fields.
• Basic computer skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

To apply go to https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/11826 or visit JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number S2644. Pay Range: $33,000 - $36,682.

James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.