Athletic Operations Intern (Papadellis Intern)

MaineGuide; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Colby College’s Athletics Department is seeking a part-time athletics operations intern (Papadellis Intern) to support day-to-day needs, including event and facility operations, equipment services, fan engagement, student supervision, and championship hosting. The position offers hands-on experience within a Division III athletics program.

The starting rate is $21.86 per hour, with responsibilities designed to develop leadership, communication, organizational, and operational skills while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, writing, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, setup, execution, and breakdown of home athletic events.
• Support game-day operations by coordinating with officials, visiting teams, coaches, and staff.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise student employees for athletic events.
• Assist with equipment-room operations, including inventory and maintenance of equipment and apparel.
• Prepare team and event equipment for practices, competitions, and travel.
• Support facility operations through inspections, scheduling, and upkeep.
• Assist with fan engagement initiatives and in-game entertainment.
• Contribute to safe, welcoming experiences for spectators and visiting teams.
• Support administration of conference and NCAA championship events hosted by Colby.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as needed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Analytical abilities

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience

Job description

Job Description

Department:

Athletics Operations - JM

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Employee Type:

Job Summary:

DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSITION UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO BY A MEMBER OF COLBY COLLEGE.

Colby is a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) and has 32 intercollegiate sports that compete at the Division III level. The department also includes the campus recreation program and hosts a variety of club and intramural sports. More than one-third of Colby’s 2,200 students participate in intercollegiate sports and, in total, nearly three-quarters are involved in fitness and recreation activities in the department.

With an investment of over $250 million into Athletics in the last decade, Colby’s state-of-the-art athletics complex makes the facilities on Mayflower Hill a benchmark for all Division III institutions across the country. The Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center is the central hub of Colby athletics. The 350,000 square-foot athletics center includes basketball and volleyball courts, an indoor track and field competition center, aquatic center with Maine’s first 50-meter pool, squash center, hockey arena, a tri-level strength and fitness center, training rooms, and coaching suites. Additionally, the College opened a 70-acre-plus outdoor competition center that consists of eight competition and recreational fields that are also among the finest outdoor venues in Division III. The College has seen dramatic improvement in the Learfield Director’s Cup standings since the opening of the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, elevating to the top-6% of Division III institutions in the yearly standings.

An additional distinguishing feature of Colby College’s Athletic Department is its Peak Performance Program, a comprehensive high-performing model designed to optimize student well-being and performance. Peak Performance integrates sports medicine, strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition and sports sciences.

Located in central Maine, the College has incredible access to other outdoor venues such as the Belgrade Lakes and Sugarloaf Mountain Resort, one of the premier ski destinations on the east coast.

The Colby College Department of Athletics is seeking an athletics operations intern. The position is a part-time one-year appointment serving as the Papadellis Intern. The intern will support the day-to-day needs of Colby Athletics while gaining hands-on experience across areas such as event and facility operations, equipment services, fan engagement, student supervision, and championship hosting.

Designed around the annual cycle of an NCAA Division III athletics department, the internship provides meaningful exposure to the planning and execution required to support a successful athletics program. Through a range of responsibilities, the intern will develop valuable leadership, communication, organizational, and operational skills that will help prepare them for a full-time career in collegiate athletics.

The starting rate for this position is $21.86 per hour.

Essential Functions

To be successful in this position, an individual should be able to perform the essential duties and bring the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that support the role. This list of duties is intended to be representative rather than exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Assist with the planning, setup, execution, and breakdown of home athletic events.
• Support game-day operations by coordinating with officials, visiting teams, coaches, and event staff.
• Help recruit, train, schedule, and supervise student employees working athletic events.
• Assist with equipment-room operations, including inventory, organization, distribution, collection, and maintenance of equipment and apparel.
• Prepare team and event equipment for practices, competitions, and travel.
• Support facility operations through inspections, space preparation, scheduling, and general upkeep.
• Assist with fan engagement initiatives, promotions, and in-game entertainment.
• Help provide a safe, welcoming, and positive experience for spectators and visiting teams.
• Support the administration of conference and NCAA championship events hosted by Colby.
• Participate in special projects and additional operational responsibilities based on seasonal and departmental needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Position Qualifications

• Ability to excel as a member of a diverse community
• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience
• Previous experience working in a collegiate athletic department is highly desirable
• Committed to the values of a liberal arts education
• Working knowledge of rules and regulations governing collegiate competition
• Outstanding organizational, communication, writing, interpersonal, and analytical skills and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and to exercise sound judgement and discretion
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting the development of student athletes from varied backgrounds

Physical/Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this position and/or may be encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• To perform this role effectively, an employee is expected to handle employee information, documents, and sensitive matters with care, professionalism, and respect for privacy.
• This position involves working with a variety of timelines, including some that require quick turnaround and responsiveness to urgent needs.
• In this role, the employee will interact with members of the public and others in a variety of situations and conversations. Presenting oneself in a professional, respectful, and thoughtful manner at all times is an important part of the role.
• This position includes regular movement throughout office spaces, hallways, meeting rooms, and other campus locations.
• Daily work will involve extended use of a computer, including keyboard and mouse
• Physical requirements differ by position. In general, most roles involve lifting up to 10 pounds regularly, with some positions requiring occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds.
• Vision requirements for this position include the ability to see clearly at close and far distances and to adjust focus as needed.
• The work environment is dynamic and engaging, often involving multiple tasks and projects that require shifting focus and strong organizational skills.
• The noise level is generally moderate; however, there may be occasional moments of louder sounds depending on campus activity.

Colby College supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.