Athletic Aide

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi's Ground Maintenance - Athletics department seeks a dedicated worker to maintain athletic fields and prepare them for practice and competition, including mowing, spraying, fertilizing, and other routine groundskeeping tasks. The role emphasizes keeping fields neat and clean, cleaning dugouts, and ensuring compliance with department, University, SEC and NCAA rules.

No education requirements are listed; the position pays $14.00–$21.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Maintains athletic fields to ensure that they are prepared; assists in mowing, spraying, fertilizing, and other similar maintenance functions.
• Prepares athletic fields for practice sessions, games, and other athletic events; lines off, rakes, drags, and cleans as required.
• Checks to ensure a neat and clean appearance of athletic grounds.
• Cleans dugouts as necessary.
• Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, Southeastern Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Job description

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.

Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!

Department

Ground Maintenance - Athletics

Job Summary

This position maintains the athletic fields to ensure that they are prepared as required. The incumbent prepares athletic fields for practice or competition.

Job Description

The incumbent prepares athletic fields for practice or competition.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains athletic fields to ensure that they are prepared as required; assists in mowing, spraying, fertilizing, and other similar maintenance functions.
• Prepares athletic fields for practice sessions, games, and other athletic events; lines off, rakes, drags, and cleans as required.
• Checks to ensure a neat and clean appearance of athletic grounds.
• Cleans dugouts as necessary.
• Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, southeastern Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Education Qualifications

None

Experience

Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required

Compensation

$14.00 - $21.00

Interview Requirement

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.