Athletic Event Staff at Oakland University

Oakland University; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A university athletic department is seeking athletic event staff team members to assist with the execution of various athletic contests and events throughout the year. Responsibilities include providing operational support, performing event setup and breakdown, and serving in various roles such as usher and scoreboard operator. Candidates should be highly motivated with strong communication skills and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated individual with great communication skills.
• Ability to work in a service-oriented environment with changing priorities.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational support for the Athletics Facility and Event staff.
• Perform event set ups and breakdowns.
• Serve in various support roles for athletic contests and events.

Skills

Customer service skills

Dependability

Communication skills

Job description

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Oakland University Athletics has a need for athletic event staff team members to assist with and perform duties needed for the execution of athletic contests, internal and external events. Work may be intermittent throughout the year based on the schedule of events and staffing needs.

Ability To:

• Work effectively in a service oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other event staff
• Work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, extended (long) work days and extended numbers of days in a row

Job Functions:

• Provide daily operational support for the Athletics Facility and Event staff
• Perform event set ups and breakdowns
• Serve in various support roles for athletic contests/rental groups, including, but not limited to scoreboard operator, usher, ball person, court sweeper, building manager, soft security, parking attendant, concessions, etc.
• The essential functions of this position are performed indoors and outdoors in the weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environments can range from minimal to loud during events depending on the employee’s location, and is minimal during non-event times.

This person must be highly motivated, have great communication skills, people-person, dependable and exhibit great customer service skills. This position requires long periods of standing. An athletic background is preferred, but not required.