Job Title: Athletics Facilities Associate

Status: Full-Time, benefits eligible

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Athletics

About Hopkins School

Hopkins School is a 365-year old co-ed independent school for 720 students in grades 7-12 located on a 108-acre campus in New Haven, CT. The School’s facilities include 25 academic and operational buildings (265,000 sq ft of space under roof), numerous athletic fields and courts, and three parking lots. 

Position Description

Hopkins School seeks a self-motivated and experienced Athletic Facilities Associate (AFA) to support the regular upkeep of athletic facilities and grounds and equip them appropriately for each successive season and game.

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Athletic Facilities Associate plays a vital role in ensuring Hopkins’ athletic fields, event spaces, and buildings are safe, functional, and prepared for school athletic programs. This position requires a hands-on, collaborative individual with strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a dynamic and physically active environment. 

Requirements

The Athletics Facilities Associate must be a team player who possesses good communication skills (including the use of walkie-talkie) and a willingness to learn new skills and techniques as needed. The Associate must be willing to take direction from the supervisor regarding daily, weekly, and seasonal tasks and priorities and be able to act independently and reliably in carrying out assigned tasks.  The position requires skillful operation of a variety of machinery, including mowers, field lining, machines, tractors, and floor cleaners.  

While typical daily hours will be 8:00 am - 4:00 pm or 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, the Associate must be able to work a flexible schedule (including occasional weekend and evening hours) as well as overtime as needed to accommodate the School’s needs.  All overtime must be approved in advance by the Director of Athletics.

At the mutual discretion of the Athletic Director and Director of Facilities, the Athletic Facilities Associate might also be called upon from time to time to assist with various non-athletics activities and events, including snow removal and event preparations.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may involve exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. 

Minimum Training and Experience

• High school graduate
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License (including Endorsement A for Activity Vehicles) with a good driving record. Endorsement A can be obtained after beginning employment at Hopkins.
• At least two years of athletic grounds and building maintenance experience.
• The ability to lift at least 50 pounds safely and properly.
• Physically able to work outside year round if necessary.

Compensation and Benefits:  The anticipated hourly rate is $26/hr commensurate with experience, education, and scope of responsibilities. Hopkins offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, professional development support, and 100% tuition remission.

How to apply: Interested and qualified candidates should email a resume and cover letter to employment@hopkins.edu with “Athletics Facilities Associate” in the subject line.

Hopkins School believes that all persons are entitled to equal opportunity for employment and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital or civil union status, sexual orientation and/or other protected classes. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

About Hopkins School

Hopkins is a traditional, independent, gender-inclusive day school of 710 students in grades 7–12. Located on a 108-acre campus overlooking New Haven, the School takes pride in its distinguished faculty and a dedicated staff. We define ourselves as a community of civility and learning, one that educates students from diverse backgrounds to a full measure of their talents and humanity.

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