Athletics Event Support Coordinator

University of Wisconsin; Bowens Addition (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

UW–Madison Athletics is seeking an Athletics Event Support Coordinator to operate and maintain the ice-resurfacer and ice-edger, preparing the surface for practices and games and performing scraping, edging, and resurfacing as needed. Under the Head Ice Technician, you will help prepare facilities, record statistics, and support athletic programs.

This temporary role requires prior ice management or ice rink operations experience and includes evening and weekend hours with a minimum pay of

Qualifications

• Prior ice management or ice rink operations experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing sports facilities
• Records statistics and performs data entry
• Provides assistance for athletic programs as requested

Skills

Ice rink operations

Facility maintenance

Tools

Ice resurfacing equipment

Ice edging equipment

Job description

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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Athletics Event Support Coordinator

Job Summary:

Working with our Head Ice Technician, this person will be responsible for operating and maintaining the ice-resurfacer and ice-edger for repairing and building ice. They will prepare the ice surface for athletic practices and games. This person will also remove debris, check ice-depth, scraping, edging, and resurfacing ice.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in preparing sports facilities
• Provides assistance for athletic programs as requested
• Records statistics and performs data entry

Department:

Wisconsin Athletics, Building and Grounds Playing Surfaces

Compensation:

This position pays a minimum of $17.50 per hour. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Prior ice management or ice rink operations experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to operate and maintain ice resurfacing and ice-edging equipment.
• Familiarity with techniques used to build, repair, and maintain ice surfaces.
• Ability to prepare ice for practices, games, and other ice-related events.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends, with additional weekday hours as needed.

Conditions of Appointment: This is a Temporary Employee appointment. Temporary employees are subject to a maximum of 1040 hours worked in one year, and do not have an expectation of continuing employment / are considered "at-will" employees. Additionally, temporary employees are not eligible for benefits provided by the University.

Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Eric Weycker ([e-mail])

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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