Title: Athletics Event and Facilities Coordinator

Department/Location: Athletics, St. Louis

Position Type: Full-Time, 12-month

Summary

The Athletics Event and Facilities Coordinator advances Principia by coordinating and supporting the daily operations of the Athletics Department through the coordination of athletics facilities, event operations, rentals, and summer programming. Reporting to Director of Athletics, this role assists in ensuring athletic facility and event operations run smoothly and collaborates closely with the Director of Auxiliary Programming to support the alignment and execution of summer camps and external programming. Success in this role draws on strong organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to follow established processes while supporting a high-quality experience for all users of Principia’s facilities.

Who We Are

At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends. 

At Principia School, our core value is LOVE. Love and its attributes underpin our foundational beliefs as well as our educational approach. We focus on developing the whole child—intellectually, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually, preparing students for the next steps in life. We foster a challenging yet supportive environment where character unfolds naturally, and talent is cultivated through boundless opportunities. Character education plays an essential role in every aspect of the student experience, and classroom work is augmented by character trips, leadership development, and real-world, hands-on, project-based learning.

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

Primary Responsibilities

Facility and Event Operations

• Coordinates day-to-day operations of athletic facilities under the direction of the Director of Athletics 
• Maintains and updates the master facilities use schedule based on established priorities and direction 
• Assists with the coordination and execution of home athletic events, including setup and breakdown 
• Supports and follows established facility use policies, procedures, and guidelines 
• Manages equipment maintenance and submits work orders as needed 
• Supports internal facility usage requests and escalates questions or conflicts as needed 
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with Athletics staff, Campus Security, Facilities, and other campus partners

Facility Rentals and External Partnerships 

• Processes facility rental requests, including scheduling, preparing contracts, invoicing, and communication, using established procedures 
• Communicates with external rental groups regarding logistics and provides customer service support 
• Supports positive relationships with rental partners through responsive communication and coordination 
• Coordinates logistics with Campus Security and Facilities to ensure safe and efficient operations 
• Ensures rental usage is accurately reflected in the master schedule to maximize facility utilization and escalates conflicts 
• Summer Camps and Auxiliary Programming 
• Assists in the planning, organization, and execution of summer camps and programs 
• Works with the Director of Auxiliary Programming to coordinate logistics and scheduling 
• Collaborates with head coaches and program leaders to support camp operations 
• Coordinates with Campus Security, Facilities, and Dining Services to ensure a positive camp experience 

Additional Duties and Requirements

• Serves as Administrator on Duty for select home athletic events 
• Maintains CPR/First Aid certification 
• Completes required MSHSAA courses as needed 
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to take on additional responsibilities 
• Works evenings and weekends as required 

Core Competencies 

Principia values the unique strengths each employee brings to their role. The following competencies are especially important for success at Principia:

• Continuous Learning & Expertise: Demonstrates mastery in your area of responsibility and seeks opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Accountability & Results Orientation: Manages time and priorities effectively, meets commitments, and consistently delivers high-quality outcomes.

• Problem Solving & Judgment: Approaches challenges thoughtfully, considers multiple perspectives, and makes sound, timely decisions that support institutional goals.
• Proactivity & Ownership: Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and drives projects forward with minimal supervision while taking responsibility for outcomes.
• Excellence & Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, polished, and high-quality work; continuously looks for ways to improve systems, processes, and results.
• Service Orientation: Builds positive, supportive relationships and responds promptly and professionally to the needs of students, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Collegiality: Works cooperatively across departments and teams; values input from others and contributes to a positive, respectful environment.
• Communication: Shares information clearly and concisely; listens carefully to others and adjusts communication style for different audiences and situations.
• Inclusion & Belonging: Demonstrates respect for all people; values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging, and mutual respect.
• Leadership: Inspires and guides others with clarity, compassion, and accountability; supports individual and team growth in alignment with Principia’s mission and goals.
• Culture & Team Building: Fosters a culture of trust, collaboration, and open communication; demonstrates genuine care for team members’ well-being and development.
• Resource Stewardship: Manages budgets, time, and resources responsibly and strategically to achieve departmental and institutional objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Student of Christian Science preferred  
• Supportive of Principia’s guiding statements as articulated here https://www.principia.edu/about/guiding-statements ;
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience 
• One or more years of experience in facilities operations, event coordination, athletics, or a related field 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, and general technology tools

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work, but are not a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of Principia. 

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive starting salary range for this position: $44,581- $58,847 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

In addition to salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:

• Generous Employee Tuition Discount: Enjoy a 90% discount on tuition (pro-rated for part-time staff) for your eligible children enrolled from Pre-K3 through College (infant and acorn programs excluded).
• Relocation: Principia provides a relocation reimbursement of up to 12% of your annual salary when moving from outside a radius of more than 50 miles. 
• Professional Development: Access to learning opportunities, training programs, and career growth support.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Learn more about all our benefits here, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with Principia matching, and more.

Equal Opportunity

Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.

In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia—as an institution with a religious mission—gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.