Athletic Facilities Coordinator - Tennessee Athletics - UTK

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT Knoxville) is a prestigious, flagship land-grant university deeply rooted in leadership, innovation, and community engagement since its establishment in 1794. As Tennessee's flagship institution, UT Knoxville is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 employees statewide, collectively known as the Volunteers. The university offers over 900 programs spanning 14 colleges and schools, and holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity. It boasts partnerships with industry leaders and the renowned Oak Ridge National Laboratory, underscoring its commitment to groundbreaking research and education. The Knoxville campus serves not only UT Knoxville but also its Institute of Agriculture, Space Institute, and Institute of Public Service, reflecting UT's expansive footprint throughout Tennessee. UT Knoxville emphasizes a strong culture of work-life balance, professional growth, and employee support, providing opportunities for career development, continued education, coaching, and various training programs. Known for its values of leadership, service, and community involvement, the university has earned accolades as a best employer for new graduates, women, and working parents, recognized also as one of America's best large employers.

The Athletic Facilities Coordinator role at UT Knoxville focuses on supporting the daily operations, maintenance, and event readiness of athletic facilities to uphold a safety-first, functional, and event-prepared environment. This role involves planning and assisting with athletic and special events, ensuring all venues maintain competitive standards and operational excellence. Serving as an on-site resource during events, the coordinator works closely with coaches, administrators, support teams, and facility services to streamline logistics and maintain game-day operations. Key responsibilities include supervising student staff, managing critical operational hubs such as the warehouse and loading dock, and performing routine facility walkthroughs to monitor conditions and safety. The role demands effective collaboration with maintenance, custodial, and grounds teams to keep venues clean and ready for competition. The coordinator contributes to both immediate game-day tasks and longer-term facility upkeep projects, reinforcing UT Athletics’ mission to deliver an unparalleled student-athlete experience. The position requires working knowledge of software like Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Outlook for inventory control and reporting processes, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. This position aligns with UT Athletics' core values emphasizing academic success, honesty, integrity, competitive excellence, and holistic health. This is an onsite role based in Knoxville, TN, offering a competitive salary within UT's market range 05 and comprehensive benefits supporting professional and personal growth. Joining UT Knoxville and its Athletics Department means becoming an integral part of a community pushing forward excellence and leadership in collegiate sports and education.