Director of Athletic Facility Operations

Director of Athletic Facility Operations

Job Summary The Director of Athletic Facilities Operations manages interior and exterior maintenance, repair, and renovation work of all athletics facilities. The role coordinates maintenance needs (electrical, plumbing, lighting, HVAC, etc.) with TCU Facilities and external contractors, supervises the Athletic Facilities department staff, graduate assistants, and student employees, and ensures completion of facility repairs to maintain the health and safety of end users including athletics staff, student‑athletes, visiting teams, and patrons.

The director also oversees internal and external events in all premium spaces.

• Conduct pre‑season walk‑throughs of all athletic facilities to determine maintenance/repair needs in advance of each sport’s season start.
• Coordinate with TCU Facilities or Sodexo to schedule all maintenance and repair work for athletics facilities and TCU‑owned equipment; ensure all necessary work orders are submitted and monitored.
• Determine adequate and efficient staffing levels for set‑up and clean‑up for various games and events; create and revise staffing schedules.
• Oversee purchasing of event or facility needs from external vendors or contractors; manage set‑up, tear‑down, and storage of athletics facilities equipment.
• Ensure a safe and clean working and event environment in compliance with OSHA, TCU, NCAA, and Big 12 game rules and regulations.
• Coordinate pre‑game, in‑game, and post‑game facility management by scheduling, planning, organizing, delegating, and assigning staff to projects on game days; direct and monitor university staff or contractors; inspect results to address quality or completion issues.
• Lead post‑game or event debriefs, analyzing changes or improvements needed to best fulfill sports field and facility needs.
• Oversee various facility capital projects as assigned by the Associate Athletics Director for Facilities and Game Day Operations.
• Conduct intermittent facility walk‑throughs with the Director of Game Day Operations while sports are in season to minimize deferred maintenance or deterioration.
• Manage daily operations by leading staff and departmental projects; establish best‑practice procedures, standards, and schedules; identify opportunities to streamline processes; hire, develop, mentor, and retain a highly effective team.
• Represent Athletic Facilities as liaison and main point of contact internally for all Directors of Operations and coaching staff regarding any facility needs, and externally for event planners utilizing athletics premium spaces.
• Serve as department representative, host, and coordinator for external TV production parties at sporting events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 4 years of experience coordinating university or professional sporting events and game day operations in a supervisory capacity.

• Master’s degree.
• 2 years of experience in Division 1 or Division 2 or professional athletics events and/or facility operations.

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.

• Forklift Training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, internet‑based scheduling, and Zoom or other virtual meeting software.

• Knowledge of facility management standards for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and ADA compliance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and recommend facility and maintenance improvements in athletic facilities.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety rules and regulations applicable to the job.
• Knowledge of vendor or contract management principles and practices.
• Skill at managing pre‑ and post‑game facility conversions and transformations for indoor/outdoor sports.
• Skill at safe operation of a forklift and motorized utility vehicles.
• Skill in learning and using new technologies and event or sports equipment.
• Skill in applying strong, independent judgment, initiative and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work within a diverse academic,…