Athletics Events and Facilities Assistant

Gannon University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Gannon University in Erie, PA is seeking a part-time Athletics Events and Facilities Assistant who can work evenings and weekends and who is eligible for Federal Work Study. The role supports event operations, equipment setup, and supervision of the varsity weight room under the athletic director's office oversight.

Responsibilities include following instructions, lifting up to 30 lbs, and working both indoors and outdoors around campus events; you will collaborate with student-workers and staff

Qualifications

• Must be a current student at Gannon University.
• Hiring preference will be given to students eligible for Federal Work Study.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Work is indoors and outdoors around campus events.
• Evening and weekend shifts are predominant.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the varsity weight room during weekend and open hours.
• Assist with event setup, operations, and breakdown.
• Follow instructions and work independently to achieve goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Athletics Events and Facilities Assistant

Hiring preference will be given to students who are eligible for Federal Work Study. If you are hired, your continued employment may be contingent on you remaining eligible for Federal Work Study.

Position Title

Athletics Events and Facilities Assistant

Posting Number

Division

Athletic Director's Office

Location

Erie, Pa

Position Summary

Career Readiness Learning Objectives
Communication – The student-worker will enhance their communication skills through interactions with fellow students, coaches, athletic department staff, spectators, and members of the campus community.
Teamwork – The student-worker will work in collaboration with other student-workers and athletic department staff towards a common goal. The student-worker will assume shared responsibilities related to their schedule and interests and will work with other team members to ensure that all shifts are covered and that the work is being done at a high level.
Essential Functions:
1. Must be able to follow instructions and work independently to achieve outlined goals.
2. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position and at a minimum lift 30lbs.
3. Work is preformed indoors and outdoors in a busy University Setting.
4. The work schedule will vary depending on the number of events. (Predominantly evening and weekend shifts)
5. Ability to operate a washer and dryer
6. Good interpersonal skills

7. Detail-oriented
8. Responsible for the supervision of the varsity weight room during weekend and open weight room hours.

9. Must be able to follow instruction and work independently to achieve outlined goals.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be a current student at Gannon University.
Hiring preference will be given to students who are eligible for Federal Work Study. If you are hired, your continued employment may be contingent on you remaining eligible for Federal Work Study.

Physical Demands

-Must be able to meet the physical demands:
-Must be able to lift 30lbs.
-Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy University setting. The work schedule will vary depending on the number of home events. Predominately evening and weekend responsibilities.

Number of Vacancies

10

Job Posting Open Date

10/29/2026

Job Posting Close Date

12/11/2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you available to work evenings and weekends?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you eligible for Federal Work Study as determined by the Financial Aid Office?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Unsure

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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109 University Square
Erie, Pennsylvania 16541
1-800-GANNON-U or 814-871-7000

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