Athletic Operations & Facilities Management

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Athletic Operations & Facilities Management

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Athletic Operations & Facilities Management

Position Description

LOCATION: Central, SC

CLASSIFICATION: 12-month, full-time, salaried, exempt position with benefits

REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics

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Athletic Operations & Facilities Management

Accepting applications

About this position

Athletic Operations & Facilities Management

Position Description

LOCATION: Central, SC

CLASSIFICATION: 12-month, full-time, salaried, exempt position with benefits

REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Located in the upstate region of South Carolina, Southern Wesleyan University sits just minutes from Clemson University of the ACC. Southern Wesleyan University is dedicated to the concept that God is the source of all truth and wisdom. Its mission is to create an atmosphere in which members of the university community work together toward wholeness through the integration of personal faith, intellectual pursuits, and practical living. The university seeks to meet the needs of students with various abilities and backgrounds, enabling them to realize their personal and professional educational goals. SWU is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA); SWU competes in the competitive Conference Carolinas.

This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics and is considered a member of the Department of Athletics. As a member of the Department of Athletics, the individual will participate in Department of Athletics functions as requested.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Abide by and comply with the constitution, bylaws, and interpretations of the NCAA D II, Conference Carolinas and University rules and regulations. Report any known or suspected violations of the NCAA D II, Conference Carolinas and/or University promptly to the Director of Athletics.
2. Come to know the elements of design of event marketing strategies including print/digital pieces, game day promotions, solicitation of community involvement and sponsorships, and the coordination of special events.
3. Setup and breakdown of athletic events, the execution of game day promotional activities, scorer’s table functions including scoreboard and PA operations, Live Stream operation, game day ticket operations, and the coordination of visiting teams/officials.
4. Help ensure all athletic buildings, fields and arenas are well maintained
5. Conduct inventory checks of all game operations equipment
6. Be a liaison for visiting teams, officials and fans coming to campus
7. Supervise potential interns and student workers to assist with the implementation of events and or duties related to this position
8. Work directly with other departments such as Marketing, Sports Information, Academics, Sports Medicine, Student Activities and others.(
9. Adhere to, respect, and follow the academic standards and requirements of the University in regards to the recruiting and eligibility of prospective and current student-athletes for the program.
10. Assist student-athletes in obtaining spiritual growth, a quality education, and appropriate academic accomplishments.
11. Establish and maintain a frequent system of communication with the Director of Athletics, faculty, staff, and the student body.
12. Work to integrate intercollegiate athletics to the University and its mission.
13. Contact media, alumni and civic groups when necessary.
14. Assist in the organization and the planning of department events.
15. Perform other job related duties as assigned.

About our ideal candidate

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates should display commitment to self-motivation, must be born-again Christians, and must be committed to the institution’s mission of Christ-centered higher education. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

1. Needs to passionately support and articulate the University mission and vision for athletics within the context of that mission. In addition, see Mission and Lifestyle Expectations below.
2. Must have experience in college athletics (1 year)
3. Must have an earned bachelor’s degree. Preference given to degrees within the fields of Sport and Recreation Management, Health and Physical Education.
4. Needs to be gifted in supervising and motivating others.
5. Must subscribe to the principles and lifestyle of the Wesleyan Church.
6. SWU is committed to maximizing the use of technology in its daily operations and in achieving its strategic goals; the ideal candidate will be familiar with integrated database management systems (Front Rush), including reporting, and have a high comfort level with web-based, mobile and PC applications including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Mission and Lifestyle Expectations. The university is a Christian liberal arts institution in the Wesleyan-Holiness theological tradition. In light of SWU’s unapologetically Christ-centered mission, all employees are expected to embrace the university’s Statement of Faith, respect its Wesleyan heritage, and adhere to its lifestyle expectations. Must demonstrate a mature and expressive Christian faith commitment.
2. Physical/Environmental Requirements. Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead. Requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and at times, up to 50 pounds. Must have visual acuity to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly. Requires ability to work in an outside environment for significant periods of time. Frequent travel and a flexible work schedule are required of this position.
3. Driving. Must have a clean driving record and valid driver’s license.
4. Pre-employment Screening. Employment is contingent on the completion a criminal background screening.

About us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Southern Wesleyan University to provide and maintain equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including but not limited to lactation), disability, genetic information, veteran-status, age, or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies. The University reserves its right to operate as a church-related institution and to develop policies consistent with the religious tenets of its sponsoring denomination, The Wesleyan Church, and is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Section 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended).

University Mission

Southern Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered, student-focused learning community devoted to transforming lives by challenging students to be dedicated scholars and servant-leaders who impact the world for Christ. In addition to specific academic requirements, SWU provides quality undergraduate and graduate programs in a distinctively Christian environment that fosters the integration of faith, learning, and living. Candidates for employment must support the Christian mission of the university and give evidence of successful professional experience, mature faith, and consistent Christian lifestyle.

To view the university's profile, visit

About SWU . To learn more about The Wesleyan Church--it's history, beliefs, and position on current issues--visit wesleyan.org/about . Applicants for employment are encouraged to view the following links providing additional information about how our campus community lives out these beliefs and practices.

Statement of Purpose

Doctrinal Statement

Community Expectations

University Core Values

Christ Centered: Purpose, Scholarship, Community, Transformation

Purpose: A specific calling for a unique role in our world.

Scholarship: Academic excellence in an innovative faith-centered environment.

Community: Belonging to a connected and compassionate body of learners.

Transformation: Christ’s redemptive work in individual and corporate life.

We believe that every individual has a God given purpose, brought to fruition by the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit and the challenge of scholarship. As we participate in a consecrated community of learners we are continuously transformed into the image of Christ both individually and corporately.

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