Athletic Facilities Associate

Position Summary:

The Athletic Facilities Associate is responsible for the maintenance, operation, and oversight of all indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, including the Travis Roy Ice Rink. This role ensures the proper functionality and safety of equipment, systems, and structures while supporting the setup of auxiliary events. Additionally, the position works collaboratively with the Equipment Manager to support operations in the athletic equipment room, known as “The Cage,” as needed. The position requires a proactive approach to maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-quality environment for the Tabor community and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Director of Athletics and in coordination with the athletic facilities team, help facilitate the the day-to-day operations of all indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, ensuring equipment, systems, and cleanliness are properly maintained and meet safety standards.
• Perform regular inspections of facilities, grounds, and equipment to identify maintenance needs, and address or coordinate necessary repairs with external agents when required.
• Work with other members of the athletic facilities team daily to facilitate the support of the entire athletic program.
• Operate the ice resurfacer machine (Zamboni), as scheduled, ensuring safe operation, excellent ice quality, and properly maintained equipment.
• Ensure facility cleanliness and safety by overseeing custodial duties, including trash removal, restroom and locker room cleaning, and maintaining clear entrances and access points.
• Monitor building security, perform safety checks, and proactively address safety risks, while enforcing facility policies to ensure guest and staff safety.
• Assist with oversight for facility operations, ensuring tasks are carried out efficiently, with minimal downtime and disruptions, and assist with rink scheduling as assigned.
• Assist in coordinating the preparation and setup of facilities for events, ensuring all necessary equipment is in place and operational, while configuring spaces to meet event requirements.
• Communicate with local officials and management regarding facility operations, safety, and responding to alarms.
• Work with vendors, as directed by the Director of Athletics, to ensure the facility has the necessary supplies and equipment for smooth operations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Experience: Experience working with the public in a school environment, customer service experience, and familiarity with rink operations are preferred.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to prepare and think proactively when situations arise; recognize potential problems and address them with management.
• Customer Service and Communication: Maintain a positive and active presence in the facilities, including the rink, even under stressful conditions such as inclement weather, injured participants, or unruly guests.
• Teamwork: Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate closely with the Athletics Department and other departments throughout the school.
• Flexibility: Schedule will vary based on athletic competitions, games, and tournaments; evening and weekend shifts are required during the academic year.
• Physical Requirements: Full mobility is required, including the ability to lift items up to 100 lbs., climb, reach, bend, pull, and lift. Some work will be performed on slippery surfaces and in varying environments, including warm and cold temperatures.

Work Location: On-site

Schedule: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with a schedule that varies based on the needs of the athletics department. Evening and weekend availability is required.

About Tabor Academy

For 150 years, Tabor Academy has served the Marion, Massachusetts community as a premier coeducation, college preparatory boarding and day school. As the School by the Sea, Tabor offers an uncommonly beautiful setting in which to live and learn for students grades 9-12. The school provides a wide breadth of academic offerings for students to achieve the school’s mission. We invite all interested in learning about the school and our strategic vision to visit the school’s website.

Tabor Academy is committed to fostering an inclusive community where diversity, equity, and belonging are essential to our mission. Grounded in our values of care, collaboration, curiosity, and courage, we recognize that building a vibrant and supportive environment for students and faculty requires intentional efforts to welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. As such, we seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates who bring varied perspectives, including those who have been historically underrepresented in independent and boarding school settings to apply.

Tabor Academy does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, disability, or national or ancestral origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other Academy-administered programs, or in the administration of its hiring and employment practices.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person