Graduate Assistant - Athletic Game Operations & Ticketing

GRADUATE ASSISTANT ATHLETICS GAME OPERATIONS & TICKETING

Position Summary :

Graduate Assistants who serve on the staff of Game Operations are an integral part of a well-executed game day for Fire Athletics.

Graduate Assistants in Game Operations will be asked to handle a variety of jobs such as set-up and tear down for sporting events, managing student workers, filling a specialized role during games, and facility maintenance.

In order for this position to operate effectively, Graduate Assistants need to be professional, reliable, hard-working, and enthusiastic about sports.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Manage facility set-up for all home games at Victory Stadium, The Furnace, Soccer Complex,

Wrestling Arena, Ted A. Broer Stadium, and Softball Field

• Assist in managing schedules for all student workers for game management
• Coordinate game operations staff for all home games and supervise student workers
• Learn specialized game operations roles such as scorekeeping, scoreboard / shot clock, ticketing, etc.
• Work in conjunction with head coaches for game day planning and communication
• Communicate game day information with visiting teams and officials
• Routinely make any necessary updates and repairs to all facilities or equipment
• Manage storage areas in multiple facilities to maintain cleanliness
• Assist with deliveries from vendors
• Assist in the day to day operations of the athletics ticket sales & guest service department
• Manage & assist with all ticket related functions for all home athletics events and special events

including sales, will-call, player guests, recruits, and VIP ticket distribution

• Collaborate with Sports Information departments for game day special events
• Assist with Intramural Sports oversight and manage Intramural student workers
• Minimum of 20 hours per week and maximum 29 hours per week

Requirements :

• Experience with intercollegiate athletics or events
• Ability to perform physical work outdoors in different weather conditions
• Must be available to work nights and weekends due to event schedules. Work over summer not required.
23 days ago