Assistant Director Athletics, Facilities & Operations NYU Abu Dhabi UAE

New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint an Assistant Director Athletics, Facilities & Operations, reporting to the Director of Athletics. The Assistant Director of Athletics, Facilities & Operations directs and oversees safe, inclusive, and accessible indoor and outdoor facilities for Athletics, Recreation, Intramurals and Physical & Health Education programming and operations that serve more than 3000 community members. This position leads the communication of all department programming and operations through university & departmental communication channels. The Assistant Director serves as a member of the Athletics, Recreation and Physical & Health Education Leadership Team and represents the department on Student Affairs and University committees. This position also assists with development & implementation of the departmental strategic plan, oversees all risk management strategies and assists with budget development & management for all capital facility projects.

Duties of Assistant Director Athletics, Facilities &  Operations

• Strategic Planning & Oversight. Directs the day to day operations for all NYU Abu Dhabi Athletics Facilities including oversight of regular staffing, scheduling & maintenance activities.
• Oversight of NYU Abu Dhabi Athletics communication planning and its online channels.
• Acts as main liaison for Athletics with programming, procedures, maintenance and department operations.
• Evaluates, manages and delivers all preventative maintenance projects in athletic owned facilities in liaison with NYUAD facilities management and the FM service provider.
• Assesses site safety programs that maintain a safe work/use environment for all employees and patrons.
• Coordinates major work projects with NYUAD Facilities Management, Space Planning & Projects, FM service provider, government partner and building contractors.
• Assists with strategic planning for long term capital projects and priorities.
• Develops and proposes revised standard operating procedures, emergency operating procedures and guidelines for all athletic facilities.
• Develops and maintains all procedures involved with equipment distribution /collection with each sports program and Athletic Staff.
• Coordinates operational needs and delivery for events with internal and external stakeholders.
• Administrative and Other Duties; Supervises day to day maintenance requirements, scheduling, security access for all Athletic facilities.
• Reports safety and risk issues to appropriate personnel, recommends improvements, and follows through to ensure that risks are appropriately addressed.
• Maintains flies, assesses data, records and prepares reports as necessary on all matters, including non routine matters.
• Ensures functional areas meet budget goals while providing ongoing development in resources management.
• Works closely with Facility and Equipment Manager to ensure purchase orders, receipt of goods and invoicing related to Equipment Services.
• Facilities and Operations expenses maintained properly.
• Stakeholder & External Event Engagement; Works closely with university partners and stakeholders in the planning.
• Operational delivery of external events in athletic facilities.
• Liaises with Events office ensure risk adequately accessed.
• Policies adhered to and university operations are aware of any and all compliance needs.

Job Requirements

The requirements for the role of Assistant Director Athletics, Facilities & Operations are as under:

• Bachelors Degree in Sports Management, Business Management, Education or equivalent training.
• Master’s Degree in Sports Management, Business Management equivalent training.
• 5 years of experience in Higher Education, Sports Management, Sports Programming.
• Experience managing teams, planning, and overseeing department budget.
• Experience managing sports and recreation facilities.
• Experience sports coaching, teaching PE or group fitness classes.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Skill in verbal and written communications and interpersonal relations.
• Ability to delegate and give direction as needed.
• Possess a high level of motivation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work well in a team and in an unsupervised environment.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi task and work with frequent interruptions.
• Skill in effective listening.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, in the English language.
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications relevant to job duties, including Microsoft office suite, Google.
• Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to multi task, handle a variety of projects simultaneously and oversee multiple employees at once.
• Advanced knowledge of program activity and best practices sports programming within Higher Education.
• Ability to quickly identify, trouble shoot, and resolve problematic on- situations and resolve conflicts.

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