Event Operations Coordinator, UTC Athletics
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Event Operations Coordinator, UTC Athletics
Job Description
The Event Operations Coordinator reports to the Director of McKenzie Arena and Event Operations and assists the Director with event management and operational tasks for assigned athletic, arena, and community events.
Responsibilities
- Assists with Conference Tournaments and postseason events hosted by UTC
- Implements and executes day-to-day and game day management strategies for assigned UTC events
- Assists with the planning and game day management strategies for assigned events that focus on heightened fan experience and providing premier customer service
- Assists with post-event review and assessment in an effort to improve operations and fan experience
- Other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with others
- Ability to multitask, possess strong organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Knowledge of event operations and arena/athletic equipment
- Experience working in collegiate or professional sports, or with arena concerts/events/shows
- Experience supervising event staff (Ushers, Ticket Takers, etc.)
The review of applications will begin June 26, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
Qualifications
Minimum: Requires a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience working in intercollegiate athletics, professional sports or events, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Preferred: Experience working at an NCAA D1 athletics department in facilities, events, and game day management is preferred.
Job Info
- Job Identification 3334
- Job Category Athletics
- Posting Date 07/12/2025, 06:58 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 720 East Fourth Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37403, US
EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.
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