Athletic Event Operations Student Assistant

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M Athletics in Texas is seeking a Student Worker to support athletic game day operations. This role involves assisting with event setup, crowd management, and hospitality areas to ensure a safe, professional experience for student-athletes, fans, and visiting teams.

The position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Training will cover NCAA rules and campus safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Current East Texas A&M University student in good academic standing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and irregular hours based on athletic event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and breakdown of athletic venues before and after competitions.
• Prepare competition areas according to NCAA, conference, and institutional requirements.
• Set up tables, chairs, signage, barricades, hospitality areas, and other event-related equipment.
• Assist with game day staffing assignments and operational needs.
• Support crowd management and fan experience initiatives.
• Serve as an event attendant and provide customer service to fans, visiting teams, officials, and campus guests.
• Assist with parking, credential distribution, pass gate operations, and hospitality areas as assigned.
• Monitor facilities during events and report operational or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Assist with maintaining athletic facilities and event spaces.
• Support routine facility inspections before and after events.
• Help move, organize, store, and inventory athletic and event equipment.
• Assist with preparing locker rooms, meeting spaces, and competition venues.
• Support facility improvement projects and seasonal preparations.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are properly secured and stored following events.
• Attend required training sessions and staff meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Punctuality

Adaptability

Education

Active student in good standing

Job description

East Texas A&M Athletics in Texas is seeking a Student Worker to support athletic game day operations. This role involves assisting with event setup, crowd management, and hospitality areas to ensure a safe, professional experience for student-athletes, fans, and visiting teams.

The position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Training will cover NCAA rules and campus safety procedures.