Job Description
The Athletic Events & Facilities Coordinator is responsible for maintaining & preparing facilities to ensure a safe, clean, & professional environment for student-athletes, staff, & spectators. This role includes routine facility maintenance, cleaning, & equipment operation, as well as setup, preparation, & teardown for athletic competitions, tournaments, practices, & special events. Serves as a primary liaison to the gameday administrator, serving as the lead authority, ensuring functionality and cleanliness during competitions & events. Makes recommendations for deferred maintenance and replacement cycles, policies & procedures and is involved in implementation. Trains and has oversight of, full- & part-time staff and/or graduate student positions. Other duties as assigned. Regular hours are Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM, with some evening and weekend hours required.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of facility or event experience
- Experience operating various equipment such as high-speed floor buffer, carpet extractor, floor auto scrubber and field sweeper.
Responsibilities:
- Trains full- & part-time staff & graduate student positions.
- Turf maintenance including, but not limited to, utilizing various turf maintenance equipment and expediting minor repairs.
- Provide on-site support during collegiate athletic events, tournaments, and practices to troubleshoot facility issues and ensure a positive experience for athletes, staff, and fans.
- Assist with all aspects of set-up and teardown for athletic contests, championships, commencements, and other special events.
- Ensure all equipment within the facility, including safety equipment are properly installed and in good condition.
- Install audio-visual equipment, including PA systems and scoreboards.
- Support crowd management by ensuring pathways, exits, and seating areas are safe and accessible.
- Perform exterior maintenance, including snow removal, debris clearance, and preparation of fields and courts for practices and competitions.
- Perform minor repairs to maintain safe and functional athletic environments, while also providing insight to future maintenance and replacement of equipment.
- Perform general upkeep and maintenance of all facets of athletic facilities to uphold university and athletic department standards.
- Provide general laundry oversight for several different areas.
- Safely operate and maintain equipment such as, but not limited to: auto floor scrubbers, carpet extractors, high-pressure washers, high-speed floor buffers, etcetera.
- Clean, and maintain floors, furnishings and surfaces within athletic facilities.
- Clean and sanitize restrooms according to established procedures and restock dispensers to support large-scale events.
- Lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. safely, including athletic equipment, event supplies, and furniture.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of the athletic department and events.
Salary: $15.45 per hour
Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit
FHSU Benefits.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin February 18, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit
FHSU Careers.
Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.
Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit a resume.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Name: Jordan Flegler
Email: j_flegler@fhsu.edu
Phone: 785-628-4199
Community of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.
Notice of Non-discrimination: FHSU is committed to providing equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, employment, services, and activities in compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws. FHSU prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression), age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its programs, activities, admissions, or employment.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
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