Deputy Director - Hampton Coliseum

• Assist the Director in the overall leadership, administration, and strategic planning of Hampton Coliseum operations
• Oversee daily operations across multiple divisions to ensure efficient, high-quality service delivery
• Plan, manage, and execute over 150 annual events, including concerts, sports, and community programming
• Lead hiring, training, supervision, and performance management of staff and volunteers
• Develop staffing plans to ensure adequate event coverage and operational readiness
• Establish and implement policies and procedures to improve organizational effectiveness
• Manage event-related risk, insurance compliance, and contractual obligations
• Oversee capital improvement projects, including procurement, contract management, and payment approvals
• Conduct pre-event planning meetings and post-event evaluations to drive continuous improvement
• Assist with booking talent and analyzing event performance and revenue opportunities
• Represent the Coliseum in meetings, conferences, and industry events

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business or a Facility Management related discipline.
• A minimum of five years of full-time equivalent experience in similar public assembly facilities and major sports, entertainment and convention events or closely related experience.
• A minimum of five years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience.
• Must successfully complete a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.

• A Master's degree in a closely related field
• IAVM Certified Facility Executive (CFE) designation

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Ability to manage complex, high-pressure event environments
• Experience with contract management, risk mitigation, and large-scale operations
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and professional writing
• Data-driven decision-making and performance analysis capabilities

• May require working non-standard hours beyond a 40-hour work week to include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules.
• Involves frequent standing, walking, and exposure to high noise levels.
• May require local and occasional out-of-town travel.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual Schedules.

• Opportunity to lead operations at a premier regional entertainment venue
• Collaborative and mission-driven public service environment
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Commitment to professional growth and development

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts

• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA

• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
  • Maternity Leave
  • Parental Bonding Leave
  • Care for Sick Parent Leave
  • Birthday Leave
  • Personal day (available every quarter)

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Employee's birthday
• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
  
  Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
  
  Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

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