Athletics Event Coordinator

Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.

Campus: All Campuses

General Description:

The Athletic Event Coordinator is responsible for field preparations, event set-ups, concurrent event management, and event take-down. They will be responsible for supervising and managing games/events as well as maintaining regular communication with the Director of Athletics. The Athletic Event Coordinator manages critical incidents as necessary and performs special duties as assigned. Must have the ability to work evening shifts and weekends, must have a willingness to work flexible hours based upon events including daytime, evening, weekend and holidays as needed.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as primary on-site administrator prior to, during and after intercollegiate athletic events and has overall responsibility for the events taking place. Includes monitoring/assisting with venue setup and take down.

• Manages all communication on game days with facility staff, coaching staff, visiting teams, officials, and security as needed

• Works with public safety, emergency responders, facility staff, event organizers, and custodial staff to ensure effective and professional event management.

• Compliance with all NJCAA , Region XIX , and UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ rules and regulations

• Responsible for hospitality management for visiting teams which includes greeting visiting team, locker room/restroom set up, video hookup, fan seating areas etc.

• Remains visible during all events.

• Works with public safety and reports any hostile/out of control fans.

• Answers questions/request of custodian when necessary.

• Works with athletic trainer and know how to get help if needed.

• Communicate any game disqualifications/ejections with the Athletic Director at the close of the venue via phone/email/written report.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• Associate Degree required.

Experience:

• Experience with an athletic program either as a player or coach required.

• First Aid and CPR certification will be required, training available

• Previous event management experience preferred.

Competencies and Skills Required:

• Experience with an athletic program either as a player or coach required.

• First Aid and CPR certification will be required, training available

• Previous event management experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position’s duties are normally performed in an outside work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Some exposure to physical risk.

• The employee may be required to walk and sit for extended periods and will be exposed to outside weather conditions; including but not limited to, heat, cold, humidity, rain, and direct sunlight.

• Travel will be required.

Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.