(S) Athletics Student Positions - Work Study Only

Position Description & Details

Athletic Department Student Workers - Work Study Only

Position Summary:

The Athletics Department is seeking dependable and motivated student employees to assist with a variety of athletic operations throughout the academic year. Multiple positions are available, and responsibilities will vary depending on the students interests, experience, availability and departmental needs.

Students may work in one or more of the following areas:

Game Day Management

Assist athletics staff with the preparation and operation of home athletic events. Duties may include:

• Set up and take down equipment and event areas.
• Assist with ticketing, admissions or crowd management.
• Support officials, teams and game-day personnel.
• Prepare facilities before and after events.
• Assist with other game-day operations as assigned.

Concessions

Assist with concession operations during home athletic events. Duties may include:

• Set up and closing concession areas.
• Prepare and serve food and beverages.
• Operate a cash register or point-of-sale system.
• Restocking concession items and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Provide friendly customer service to spectators and guests.

Womens Basketball Manager

Provide support to the womens basketball program during practices, games and other team activities. Duties may include:

• Assist with practice and game preparation.
• Set up and organize equipment.
• Assist with water, towels, basketballs and other team needs.
• Help with team operations and other duties assigned by the coaching staff.

Sports Information Assistant

Assist with the promotion and coverage of athletics events and programs. Duties may include:

• Assist with game statistics and event information.
• Support live-streaming, scoreboard or game-day media operations.
• Assist with photography, video or social media content.
• Help prepare or organize athletic information and promotional materials.
• Other sports information duties as assigned.

Equipment Assistant

Assist athletics staff with the organization and maintenance of athletic equipment and facilities. Duties may include:

• Organize, distribute and collect athletic equipment.
• Assist with laundry for athletic teams.
• Assist with inventory.
• Prepare equipment for practices and competitions.
• Maintain clean and organized equipment and storage areas.
• Assist athletics staff with other equipment-related duties.

Weight Room Assistant

Assist with the general operation and upkeep of the athletics weight room. Duties may include:

• Monitor the weight room during assigned hours.
• Help maintain a clean, organized and safe environment.
• Cleaning and organizing equipment.
• Assist with basic facility setup and upkeep.
• Report equipment or facility concerns to athletics staff.

Qualifications for these duties

Successful applicants must:

• Be dependable, responsible and able to work independently.
• Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be willing to work as part of a team.
• Be able to follow directions and complete assigned tasks.
• Maintain a professional attitude when working with students, staff, coaches, officials and visitors.
• Knowledge of or interest in athletics is helpful but is not required for all positions.

Schedule

Hours will vary depending on the position, athletics schedules and the students availability. Some positions may require evening and weekend hours for practices, games and special events.

Compensation

$15.00 per hour

How to Apply

Students interested in athletic department student employment should submit an application and indicate in their cover letter which area or areas they are most interested in:

• Game Day Management
• Concessions
• Womens Basketball Manager
• Sports Information
• Equipment
• Weight Room

Students may indicate interest in more than one area.