Event Management Student Worker
Department
Athletics Event and Facility Operations
Job Title
Event and Facility Operations Student Worker
Avg. Hours/Week
15
Specific Hours?
Nights, weekends, flexible schedule depending on games
Job Classification
- Available to all students
Job Description
- Work in a variety of recreation/athletic settings both indoor and outdoor facilities.
- Assisting the office of Athletic Event and Facility Operations with all game day operations activities:
- Pre-game Responsibilities: Set up field of play / Set up stadium/concourse / Set up press box or other areas for necessary personnel, such as marketing, media relations, etc. / Post necessary informational sheets: timing sheets, field diagrams, locker room assignments, teams’ logos, scripts, etc. / Set up parking lot to accommodate fans, referees, and visiting teams’ buses / Meeting and hosting officials / Meeting and hosting visiting teams / Meeting and organizing necessary in-game support staff; ball retrievers, public announcer, scoreboard operator, parking crew, official scorers, etc.
- In-game Responsibilities: Troubleshooting / Making sure the field of play stays in good condition / Escorting visiting team, home team, and officials Other sport specific tasks as assigned
- Post-game Responsibilities: Breaking down field, concourse, and locker rooms / Preparing venue for practice the next day
Learning Outcomes
- Enhance their time management, problem solving and, teamwork skills
- Develop professional contacts