Alumni Arena Student Assistant (Fall 2026)

SUNY Cortland; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Cortland Alumni Arena is seeking a Fall 2026 Student Assistant to support facility operations, including ice rink setup and event coverage for hockey games, classes, rentals, and intramurals. Training will be provided for Zamboni operation and skate services.

Candidates should be SUNY Cortland students with a reliable work ethic, able to work nights and weekends, and willing to learn in a cold environment. Hourly wage is $16.00 with posted dates through 12/05/2026.

Qualifications

• Must be a SUNY Cortland student taking at least 6 credit hours for undergraduates or 4.5 hours for graduates.
• Ability to work nights and weekends and lift/handle equipment.
• Training provided for Zamboni operation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and maintain the ice rink during events and practices.
• Operate Zamboni with training provided.
• Sharpen skates and manage skate distribution and collection.
• Provide ice and facility maintenance and cleaning.
• Support external rentals, intramurals, and other activities as needed.

Job description

Alumni Arena Student Assistant (Fall 2026)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Alumni Arena Student Assistant (Fall 2026)

Department

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)

Salary Grade

Salary Grade A-$16.00/hr.

Posting Number

Posting Number SA26021

Review Start Date

Review Start Date 09/01/2026

Open Date

Open Date 09/01/2026

Close Date

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.