Director of Operations, Olympic Sports

Please apply by January 21, 2025 for consideration.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

CU Boulder Athletics encourages applications for the Director of Operations for Olympic Sports!

The purpose of this position is to serve as a lead in Olympic sports operations and assist in post-season event management. The position is responsible for coordination and reconciliation of team travel, on-campus recruiting visits, off-campus recruiting, scheduling of events, and game-day activities of Women's Volleyball. This position will also take the lead in varying on-campus operations for Men's Golf, Women's Golf, and Women's Tennis. In addition to sports operations, the position will assume increasing responsibility to assist in the development and promotion of post-season campus-hosted events. The Director of Operations will report directly to the Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) but will also work closely with head and assistant coaches.

This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program. This shall include adhering to the principles of the Athletic Department’s Mission Statement, Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Big 12 Conference, and the NCAA.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are :

As one of 33 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff, and students work with the broader community to establish outstanding connections that have lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be : Sports Operations Director - Volleyball :

• Serve as the direct contact or secondary liaison for Athletic Administration, Academic Services, Performance Nutrition, Equipment Staff, Training Room, Strength and Conditioning, Team Compliance, Ticket Office, Business Office, Housing, Events, and other areas related to the Volleyball Programs.
• Be responsible for team itineraries, transportation, lodging, meals, practice schedules, contracts, and related requirements for department travel. Travel with the team for regular and post-season travel.
• Coordinate recruiting travel and processing of recruiting data in compliance / recruiting database. Plan, arrange, and assist with recruiting visits on campus.
• Develop, plan, and coordinate programs for student-athlete development and service activities. This will include various team functions, team-building programs, campus events, and community outreach.

Sport Operations Director - Men's and Women's Golf, Women's Tennis :

Championships and Post-Season Events :

What We Can Offer :

Benefits :

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment.

What We Require :

What You Will Need :

What We Would Like You to Have :

To apply, please submit the following materials :

Note : Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Essential Services

This position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood, and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during emergency campus closures.

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Salary : $65,000 - $69,000