Athletics Events and Facilities Assistant

Position Details

Position Summary

Position Title Athletics Events and Facilities Assistant Posting Number Division Athletic Director's Office Department Athletics Location Erie, Pa Position Summary

Career Readiness Learning Objectives

Communication - The student-worker will enhance their communication skills through interactions with fellow students, coaches, athletic department staff, spectators, and members of the campus community.

Teamwork - The student-worker will work in collaboration with other student-workers and athletic department staff towards a common goal. The student-worker will assume shared responsibilities related to their schedule and interests and will work with other team members to ensure that all shifts are covered and that the work is being done at a high level.

The Athletics Events and Facilities Assistant is a part-time position and is responsible for assisting the Internal Operations Coordinator and/or the Events and Facilities division. This position will assist with game day operations and supervision in the weight room and equipment room.

Essential Functions:

1. Must be able to follow instructions and work independently to achieve outlined goals.

2. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position and at a minimum lift 30lbs.

3. Work is preformed indoors and outdoors in a busy University Setting.

4. The work schedule will vary depending on the number of events. (Predominantly evening and weekend shifts)

5. Ability to operate a washer and dryer

6. Good interpersonal skills

7. Detail-oriented

8. Responsible for the supervision of the varsity weight room during weekend and open weight room hours.

9. Must be able to follow instruction and work independently to achieve outlined goals.

10. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be a current student at Gannon University.

Hiring preference will be given to students who are eligible for Federal Work Study. If you are hired, your continued employment may be contingent on you remaining eligible for Federal Work Study.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands

• Must be able to meet the physical demands:
• Must be able to lift 30lbs.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy University setting. The work schedule will vary depending on the number of home events. Predominately evening and weekend responsibilities.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 10 Job Posting Open Date 08/07/2026 Job Posting Close Date 09/30/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Please contact Ed Voll, voll003@gannon.edu, Assistant Director of Athletics for Budget and Planning, with any questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring preference will be given to students who are eligible for Federal Work Study. If you are hired, your continued employment may be contingent on you remaining eligible for Federal Work Study.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you available to work evenings and weekends?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you eligible for Federal Work Study as determined by the Financial Aid Office?

• Yes

• No

• Unsure

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter