Alumni Arena Student Assistant (Fall 2026)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Alumni Arena Student Assistant (Fall 2026) Department Event Management Office Job Description/Duties

This job is perfect for students looking to gain experience in sport facility management! Responsibilities include assisting programs using the facility including: varsity and club hockey games and practices, classes, external rentals, intramural events, and others as needed.

Job duties also include assembling the ice rink, operation of the Zamboni (training provided), working in the skate room sharpening skates and handing out/collecting skates, along with ice and facility maintenance and cleaning.

Students will still have duties to fulfill after the removal of the ice.

Days/Hours Needed

Most hours are nights and weekends for hockey games and various practices. We do our best to accommodate your class and organizational schedule.

Campus Location/Bldg.

Park Center Alumni Arena

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least a part-time SUNY Cortland student. (taking at least 4.5 hours for graduate students and 6 credit hours for undergraduate students)
• Ice arena experience is not required as all training will be provided.
• All candidates must be hard working, ready to learn and reliable.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior rink and Zamboni experience will be given priority.

Physical Demands

Some physical labor is required at times. Must be able to work in cold and wet environments.

Special Conditions for Eligibility Contact Name(s) & Email(s)

Todd Malone

todd.malone@cortland.edu

Jesse Adams

jesse.adams@cortland.edu

Salary Grade A-$16.00/hr. Salary

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SA26021 Review Start Date 09/01/2026 Open Date 09/01/2026 Close Date 12/05/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Please make sure to include class schedule as well as other prior commitments such as athletic/club practices and games, weekly meetings, other jobs, etc.

Note: while positions may be open and posted here on jobs.cortland.edu until their listed close date, positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to this date.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Class Schedule (Student Positions Only)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter