Athletics Assistant

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking an Athletics Assistant to provide general support for athletics facilities, events, and sports turf operations on campus. The role assists with day-to-day maintenance, event setup/breakdown, and operational support across athletic venues.

The position supports full-time staff, handles upkeep, and contributes to safe, clean competition surfaces. A valid US driver’s license is required and the role is part-time.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Climbs step ladders/scaffolding.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time while on shift.
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs and work extended periods in direct sunlight.

Responsibilities

• Assists with general upkeep, cleaning, maintenance, and operational support of Athletics facilities and event spaces.
• Supports athletic events through setup, breakdown, equipment movement, and other event-related duties.
• Assists with sports turf and grounds maintenance including mowing, raking, debris removal, field preparation, and related outdoor tasks.
• Helps maintain safe, clean, and functional athletic facilities and competition/practice surfaces.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of Athletics facilities, events, and sports turf operations.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Event setup

Communication

Heavy lifting

Stand/walk long hours

Driver's license

Job description

Athletics Assistant

Job Summary

Provides general support for Athletics facilities, events and sports turf/grounds operations. Assists full-time staff with day-to-day maintenance, event setup and breakdown, facility upkeep, and operational support across athletic venues and outdoor sports turf areas.

Responsibilities

• Assists with general upkeep, cleaning, maintenance, and operational support of Athletics facilities and event spaces.
• Supports athletic events through setup, breakdown, equipment movement, and other event-related duties.
• Assists with sports turf and grounds maintenance including mowing, raking, debris removal, field preparation, and related outdoor tasks.
• Helps maintain safe, clean, and functional athletic facilities and competition/practice surfaces.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of Athletics facilities, events, and sports turf operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of related experience; demonstrated knowledge of general maintenance and related tools or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience);
• Climbs step ladders/scaffolding
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time while on shift
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs
• Must be able to work extended periods in direct sunlight
• Must have a valid US Driver's License

This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Requisition Number: PRN17528N

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Department: 00327 - Athletics Department

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $16.00 - $18.00

Close Date: 01/13/2027