Athletics Facilities Manager

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Since our founding in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience to our students. At GGC, we believe that our students' success is our success, and we are committed to creating a culture that supports and uplifts them throughout their academic journey.

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Job Summary

The Athletics Facilities Manager will be responsible for general management and oversight of the physical space, grounds, and playing surfaces: Grizzly Baseball field, Grizzly Softball field, Grizzly Soccer field, and the GGC Tennis facility. The position will serve as the primary liaison to GGC Campus Facilities Management with respect to reporting maintenance issues, oversight of facility improvements, project tracking and recommendations for large-scope facility projects that require funding.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general field maintenance at the baseball field, softball field, soccer field, and tennis facility as well as oversee all lawn care on playing surfaces.

• Review and approve usage of all athletics facilities for internal and external groups in conjunction with AD of Internal Operations.

• Partner with head coaches to review and approve all equipment ordering. Ensures compliance with athletics standards.

• Assist with game day setup and event management in conjunction with Athletics Operations Manager.

• Foster new and existing relationships with all outsourced vendors overseeing fulfillment of vendor responsibilities to insure playing surfaces are always in excellent condition.

• Responsible for updating, maintaining and distribution of all plans and enforcement related to health, fire, safety and emergency evacuations in accordance with the college Risk Management, Public Safety and safety coordinators office.

• Oversee outside maintenance vendor to assist with any general complex improvements.

• General maintenance at all athletics facilities.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university
• 2+ years' experience assisting with athletics facilities maintenance or other relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment, discretion and initiative and prioritize assignments with conflicting deadlines in performing duties

• General knowledge of intercollegiate athletics baseball, softball, soccer and tennis facilities at NAIA or NCAA level

• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends is critical

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with a diverse audience

• Effective organizational and time management skills are essential

• Ability to manage many projects at once, work independently or with a committee and strong organization and project management skills

Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, statutes, rules and regulations of this institution, and to the bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. GGC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy or childbirth), veteran status or military status, genetic information, or disability in employment or admission or access to its programs and activities, as required by Title IX. Inquiries including anyone who feels they have been discriminated against should contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX compliance and direct concerns to the GGC Title IX Coordinator, Building B, Suite 3700, titleix@ggc.edu or (678) 407-5085.

For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR Payroll and Benefits at (678) 407.5054 or email benefits@ggc.edu.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Other Information

Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.