2026-27 Athletic Event Worker - Shadow Mountain HS

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Unified School District invites applications for an Athletic Event Worker at Shadow Mountain High School. The role supports athletic events, operates game clocks, maintains scorebooks, and assists with ticket sales.

The position is temporary and starts immediately, offering pay at $15.15 per hour. You will report to the Athletic Director or Head Coach and help ensure smooth execution of events and safety during activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of Arizona Interscholastic Association athletic policies is preferred.
• Ability to handle cash and tickets and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ordering supplies and maintaining availability of required items.
• Respond to inquiries from staff, parents, students, and the public to provide information or directions.
• Run extracurricular events (game clock, scoreboard, announcer duties) to deliver timely services.
• Sell and take event tickets, manage cash box and security as needed.

Skills

Event operations

Cash handling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scoreboard hardware

Job description

Athletic Event Worker

Location: Shadow Mountain High School

Timesheet: $15.15 per hour

Contract: Temporary

Start Date: Immediately

Purpose Statement: The job of Event Worker is done for the purpose/s of assisting in running of extracurricular events at district high school; selling and taking event tickets; and keeping official scorebook.

This job reports to Athletic Director or Head Coach

Purpose Statement

The job of Event Worker is done for the purpose/s of assisting in running of extracurricular events at district high school; selling and taking event tickets; and keeping official scorebook.

Essential Functions

• Assists in ordering supplies, equipment and uniforms for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items.


• Responds to a variety of inquiries (e.g. staff, parents, students, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information or direction and/or facilitating communication among parties.


• Runs a variety of extracurricular events (e.g. game clock/stat board, announcing, official scorebook, etc.) for the purpose of completing activities and/or delivering services in a timely fashion.


• Sells/Takes event tickets (e.g. cash box for game, security, tickets, etc.) for the purpose of completing transactions and/or securing funds.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) athletic policies and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with frequent interruptions; setting priorities; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 30% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

FLSA Status - Non Exempt

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.