Assistant Manager, Athletic Facilities

Company Description

Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A safe and welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students.

Augsburg’s mission is to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.

Augsburg invites individuals who share our mission and commitment to intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to join our community.  In particular, Augsburg invites BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, women, veterans and those from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Job Description

Summary of Position: Responsible for operating, maintaining and managing the Athletic Facilities operation in the evening.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the operations of the Athletic Facilities Department evenings; notify Security as needed, enforce policies and procedures and respond to first aid needs.
• Interview, hire, train and schedule student assistants for on-campus employment.
• Responsible for facility set-up, breakdown and game management for all intercollegiate contests and special events to be held in Augsburg Athletic Facilities; includes some cash responsibility; includes covering game management duties for Athletic Directors in their absence.
• Operate the Zamboni and train student staff to operate the Zamboni. 
• Operate the ice edger and train student staff to operate the ice edger.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Periodically check ice and environmental conditions, facility cleanliness, maintenance equipment, make assessments and respond according to existing policy to provide a safe environment.
• Communicate with the Director and Managers of Athletic Facilities in concerns with safety, liability and maintenance needs.
• All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Typical work environment is an athletic facility.
• Regular computer and phone use.
• Frequently smell, see, listen to evaluate facility and safety conditions.
• Sedentary work for long periods of time.
• Infrequent carrying, climbing, crouching, lifting, pulling, standing, grasping.
• Exposure to temperature extremes: from ice arena to gym.
• Exposure to noise level extremes: compressor room, ice rink, Melby.
• Exposure to irritating substances: Hockey smell.
• Long or irregular hours: 7-day operation, year round.
• Lighting extremes: 1000 watt lights.
• Exposure to cold, dampness, odor
• Intense work environment: hostile customers.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS
• 3 years Ice Arena experience required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•  Computer knowledge.
•  Basic mechanical aptitude.
•  Oral and written communication.
•  Organization and planning skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

•  Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
•  Ability to be attentive to details, be accurate, be precise.
•  Ability to lead/teach.
• Ability to reason/analyze.
•  Ability to multi-task and organize workflow; manage one or more multiple projects; and handle frequent interruptions.
•  Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate patience, understanding.
•  Ability to show initiative preferred.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits at Augsburg

Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards program including: 

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• A generous 403(b) matching program with an employer contributions of up to 8% upon eligibility

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents, and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US

• Generous paid time-off, including 14 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 2 community service days, and vacation of up to 22 days per year immediately upon hire