Assistant Athletic Director, Facilities & Event Operations

Job Details

Job Location: Maryville College - Maryville, TN 37804Position Type: Full Time

MARYVILLE COLLEGE STAFF POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Assistant Athletic Director, Facilities & Event Operations

Department: Athletics

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Athletic Director

Funded Term / Work Cycle: 12-month, Full-time

Expected Daily Work Hours: 8

Expected Weekly Work Schedule: Monday–Friday; weekend/evening event coverage as required

Starting Salary Expectations:  $51,623 – 51,713

About Maryville College:

Maryville College is a nationally ranked institution of higher learning and one of America’s oldest colleges. For more than 200 years, we’ve educated students to be giving citizens and gifted leaders to study everything so that they are prepared for anything. Our graduates are equipped to address complex problems, engage with diverse communities, and launch meaningful careers.

Nestled in Maryville, Tennessee, between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Knoxville, our campus combines the beauty of a rural setting with the advantages of an urban center. With a wide range of academic programs and a strong tradition of career preparation, our alumni live “strong of mind and brave of heart,” carrying forward our Presbyterian founder’s charge to do good on the largest possible scale.

Mission

At Maryville College, we offer more than a mission—we offer support. Our employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a generous paid time off program; a retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%; tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents; and the opportunity to grow in a collaborative community that values professional excellence and personal well-being.

“Maryville College prepares students for lives of citizenship and leadership as we challenge each one to search for truth, grow in wisdom, work for justice and dedicate a life of creativity and service to the peoples of the world.”

Values:

• Scholarship: We commit ourselves to lifelong curiosity and learning, to the search for knowledge, and to intellectual creativity.
• Respect: We commit ourselves to honor the worth, dignity, and freedom of ourselves and all creation, and to treat others as we wish to be treated.
• Integrity: We commit ourselves to truth, honesty, dependability, and responsibility in all our actions and relationships.

Position Purpose

This position provides leadership and oversight for Athletics facilities and game-day event operations. Responsibilities include facility scheduling, setup and preparation for events, student worker supervision, and coordination with Physical Plant and Campus Safety. The role ensures that athletic facilities are safe, well-prepared, and welcoming for student-athletes, coaches, and visitors, and that varsity events are executed with strong service, safety, and operational standards.

SUMMARY

The Assistant Athletic Director, Facilities & Event Operations, ensures effective facility operations and game-day execution for varsity athletic events. The position manages scheduling, staffing, safety procedures, and coordination with Physical Plant. This role supervises student employees working in facilities and events, supports summer camp logistics, and collaborates with campus partners to maintain safe and operational athletic spaces.

Education and Experience required to ensure success in this position:

Education required to ensure success in this position:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience required to ensure success in this position:

• 3–5 years of experience in athletic administration, event management, facility operations, or related field
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