Athletic Events & Facility Ops Assistant (Temp)

Union College; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Union College in Schenectady, NY is seeking a General Athletics Assistant - Temporary to support athletic event operations, facility management, game day administration, and rentals. The role includes assisting with game day operations, parking, setup/breakdown, and on-site support for external facility rentals.

Hours are 10 per week with varied shifts and days. The position is non-exempt and temporary part-time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college coursework or degree preferred.
• Interest in athletics, event management, sports administration, coaching, or facility operations.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with game day operations for varsity athletic contests, including setup, event support, and breakdown.
• Support parking operations during athletic events, managing traffic flow, directing guests, and maintaining safe access to facilities.
• Conduct facility opening and closing procedures as assigned.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown, including tables, chairs, signage, barricades, tents, and athletic equipment.
• Provide customer service and guidance to visiting teams, officials, spectators, and campus guests.
• Serve as on-site support during external facility rentals, ensuring compliance with facility policies and rental agreements.
• Monitor facilities during events and report maintenance, safety, or security concerns to supervisory staff.
• Assist with equipment transportation and storage.
• Support special events hosted by the Athletics Department and external organizations.
• Perform other operational and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Union College in Schenectady, NY is seeking a General Athletics Assistant - Temporary to support athletic event operations, facility management, game day administration, and rentals. The role includes assisting with game day operations, parking, setup/breakdown, and on-site support for external facility rentals.

Hours are 10 per week with varied shifts and days. The position is non-exempt and temporary part-time.