Athletics Professional II, Athletics Facilities (Athletics)

The University of Arizona's Athletics Department invites you to apply for the role of Athletics Professional II, Athletics Facilities. This position provides technical support for Athletics Facilities by assisting with daily facility operations, event setup and teardown, athletic practices, and routine facility maintenance while supporting a safe and efficient environment for Arizona Athletics.

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Coordinate facility set-up, transitions, and take down for various sporting events, ensuring proper safety protocols and standards have been met, including but not limited to bleacher and stand set-up and safety protocols.
• Remove equipment after events and safely store it for future use.
• Support leadership in the execution and planning of daily, routine, and non-routine facility operations and upkeep for multiple sport facilities.
• Provide coordination and oversight for maintaining facility equipment and perform repairs as needed. Inspect for damage after all games and practices and make appropriate recommendations.
• Use past experience and learning to solve problems such as those related to scheduling, set-up, and visitor and home team needs.
• Coordinate the work of staff (facility attendants) to ensure appropriate set-ups of athletic facilities, scoreboards, clocks, etc.
• Participate in department planning and assessment activities. Represent athletic facilities in staff meetings and/or department committees. Oversee facility management responsibilities for athletic facilities for various meetings, games, and practices.
• Participate in operations staff training activities.
• Coordinate post-season and pre-season sporting events in terms of facility set-up and requirements set forth by the Conference and NCAA.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency using Microsoft Suite programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to initiate, lead, and support value-added projects.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge of NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona rules and procedures.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented with a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities, and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels while projecting a positive and professional attitude.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Demands

• Lifting: Ability to lift, move, and transport up to 40 lbs.
• Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
• Extreme Cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for more than an hour.
• Extreme Heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for more than an hour.
• Noise: May work in environments with noise levels that require raised voices to communicate effectively.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Four (4) or more years of experience in facilities operations, athletics operations, event management, or a related area.
• Experience working within a college, university, or intercollegiate athletics environment.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big 12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment, you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's basketball, or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?