Assistant Director Operations/Athletics

Job Title
Assistant Director Operations/Athletics

Requisition Number
RE52442

Working Title
Assistant Director of Operations

Department Name
12H00:UKAA - Operations

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
44

Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Days, Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-4:30 pm.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Operations/Athletics will be responsible for assisting in the planning and preparation of event management and game operation efforts in support of coaches, student-athletes, officials, department support staff and guests operating within assigned budgets. The incumbent will have direct facility operations responsibility for Lancaster Aquatics Center, Nutter Training Center, Sports Medicine Research Institute (SMRI), Shively Sports Center and serve as secondary point of contact for facility operations with Kroger Field. This position will also have direct responsibility for Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving events, as well as Men’s & Women’s Golf events, including but not limited to – visiting team guides, signage, correspondence with officials and visiting teams and more.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
12/07/2025

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