Athletics Event Worker

AgUpdate; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Athletics and Recreation in Providence, RI, is seeking candidates for the seasonal Athletics Event Worker position. This on-site role supports game day operations for NCAA-DI Ivy League athletics during August–June.

You will assist with facility setup, scoreboard operations, penalty box tasks, and interact with staff across departments. The position is part-time, roughly 10 hours per week, with evenings and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Ivy League and NCAA rules or willingness to learn.
• Able to observe and react quickly to events on field/court/venue.
• Willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with facility setup and breakdown for various sports throughout the academic year.
• Learn and apply specific game protocols as they pertain to Ivy League and NCAA rules.
• Interact with Athletic Communications, Event Management, and Marketing staff during events.
• Assist with in-game tasks such as ball person, scoreboard support, penalty box operations, and score distribution.

Skills

Observant and quick reaction

Diversity and inclusion

Evening and weekend availability

Job description

Athletics Event Worker

Brown University

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the seasonal Athletics Event Worker position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).

This seasonal position (August - June) will assist game day management staff in various capacities such as operating the penalty box, helping with scoreboard operations, and other tasks as assigned.

Job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with facility setup and breakdown for various sports throughout the academic year
• Knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, specific game protocol as it pertains to Ivy League and NCAA rules.
• During events, the worker may have to interact with and work alongside the following: Athletic Communications staff, Event Management staff, and Marketing and Promotions staff.
• In-game responsibilities include but not limited to: ball person for outdoor sports, floor mop during basketball games, penalty box operator during hockey, and assisting with the distribution of judge scores during gymnastics events.

Qualifications

• This position requires a knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, specific game protocol as it pertains to Ivy League and NCAA rules.
• Must be able to observe and react quickly to events on the field/court/athletic venue.
• Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Background Check - Criminal, Education

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date: 2025-08-04

Job Posting Title: Athletics Event Worker

Department: Athletics and Recreation

Grade: Grade 6

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type: Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 10

Position Work Location: Onsite

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.