Top 475 Sports facilities management Jobs in Illinois

Director of Operations | Full Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University
Oak View Group —Evanston, IL
- $165,000 - $180,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Director of Guest Experience | Full Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University
Oak View Group —Evanston, IL
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- 3 years
- University
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Director of Security
Chicago Fire —Chicago, IL
- $150,000 - $200,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
Operations Manager | Full-Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University
Oak View Group —Evanston, IL
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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General Manager | Full-Time | Navy Pier Events Facility
Oak View Group —Chicago, IL
- $185,000 - $210,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Director of Security | Full Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University
Oak View Group —Evanston, IL
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
General Manager | Peoria Civic Center (Peoria, IL)
Legends Global —Peoria, IL
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employment & labor law
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Director, Sports Administration
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $133,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Office
- 3 years
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Director of Athletics
McHenry County College —Crystal Lake, IL
- $82,759.04 - $129,437.67 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- 3 years
- Flexible schedule
Director of Events Operations | Full-Time | Navy Pier Events Facility
Oak View Group —Chicago, IL
- $114,000 - $134,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Conflict management
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Athletic Program Administrator, Elementary Sports
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $66,000 - $87,500 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Director of Marketing | Full Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University
Oak View Group —Evanston, IL
- $125,000 - $140,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Marketing
- Word processing
- Databases
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Corporate Event Operations Manager
Windy City Fieldhouse —Chicago, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
General Manager Social, Golf - Leadership Talent Network
Five Iron Golf Chicago LLC —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 - $140,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Event Manager | Full Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University
Oak View Group —Evanston, IL
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Executive Assistant | Full-Time | McCormick Place Convention Center
Oak View Group —Chicago, IL
- $42 - $48 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Recreation Supervisor - Athletics & General Recreation III
NORTHBROOK PARK DISTRICT —Northbrook, IL
- $57,200 - $73,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Manager, Membership Services
Chicago Blackhawks —Chicago, IL
- $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Director of CFII & Academy Team Operations
Chicago Fire —Chicago, IL
- Up to $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- 5 years
- Senior level
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Performance Coach/Personal Trainer
Chicago Sports Institute —Northfield, IL
- From $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Director of Operations | Full Time | Ryan Field at Northwestern University

Oak View Group -
Evanston, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$165,000 - $180,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Customer communication
Team supervision
Operational management
Facilities fire safety systems
Employee relationship building
Managing facilities maintenance teams
General management
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Oak View Group:

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Overview:

The Director of Operations manages, supervises, and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the venue, including but not limited to maintenance, set-up/changeovers, custodial/housekeeping, landscaping/groundskeeping, equipment safety, and capital projects. This employee also provides overall administrative planning, direction, and policies to operating managers and supervisors, assuring the highest quality service program to assure booking and rebooking of events. The Director of Operations ensures an effective and cost-efficient program by controlling the departmental operating budget while providing highly responsible staff assistance to the General Manager.

This role pays an annual salary of $165,000 - $180,000 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until September 4, 2026.

Responsibilities:

Oversees overall daily operation and maintenance of the facility and all systems. This includes HVAC, sound, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety, workplace safety, communications, scoreboard systems, pest control, custodial services, etc.
Participate in the development and administration of the facility’s operations and capital budgets; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; and implement adjustments as necessary.
Oversees the advancing and communicating of event information to the appropriate departments and staff.
Oversees the operation of event set-up and tear-down, i.e. chairs, signs, etc.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; and implement discipline and termination procedures.
Responsible for health & safety compliance.
Develop and update comprehensive management reports and manuals (i.e., Operations Manual, Annual Preventative Maintenance Plan, Annual Facility Report, Fire Code Rules & Regulations, etc.).
Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality, seamless customer service.
Conduct a variety of organizational and operational studies; recommend modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, facility stakeholders, and facility users.
Direct and monitor the work of contractors, engineers, and architects on building projects.
Maintain hazardous materials communication program and material safety data sheets; maintain knowledge of changes in pertinent federal, state, and local regulations.
All other duties as assigned by the General Manager/SVP.

Qualifications:

B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited college/university.
5-7+ years of experience in facility operations management.
Must show demonstrated knowledge of physical plant management, supervisory skills, and experience in work crew supervision in facility operations.
Ability to work event nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Knowledge of budget preparation and control.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements.
Basic knowledge of boilers, chillers, refrigeration, and ice making.
Basic Knowledge of Fire Alarm / Fire Protection Systems.
Knowledge of event production and theater technology.
Capable of operating in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to supervise the work of others.
Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
Working knowledge of equipment safety, facility maintenance, and housekeeping.
Excellent customer service skills.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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sports facilities management jobs in illinois

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General Manager | Full-Time | Navy Pier Events Facility

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