Athletics Game Day Assistant

Oakton Community College; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakton Community College is seeking an Athletics Game Day Assistant to help coordinate and execute game day operations across Des Plaines and off-site venues. The role supports staff and students, ensuring events run safely and per NJCAA and departmental policies.

The position requires flexibility for evenings and weekends, strong customer service and communication skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with the Director of Athletics and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• One year of college or high school game day experience is required.
• Experience with game management technology and computer literacy is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training, supervision, and evaluation of game day staff and student employees.
• Create weekly work schedules for game day staff and student employees.
• Coordinate game management for home contests including setup and teardown of equipment.
• Schedule filming and livestreaming of home athletic events via Hudl and Gamechanger.
• Act as game administrator for select home events.
• Assist in collecting vendor documentation for payment of officials.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of game day experience

Tools

HUDL

Gamechanger

Scoreboard consoles

Job description

At Oakton College, we know education changes lives - and that starts with the people who make it happen. For more than 50 years, we've built a welcoming and inclusive community where students from all backgrounds and experiences thrive.

We're looking for passionate educators, professionals and leaders to join our team. Whether in the classroom, student support, or behind the scenes, your talents and expertise will make a difference and shape the future.

We provide dynamic learning environments that empower students and employees alike with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and a Health Careers Education Center in Evanston.

As a proud institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Oakton is more than a college - it's a place where innovation, equity and lifelong learning drive everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and embrace new ideas and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and student-centered culture.

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, assist in the coordination and execution of the Athletic Department game day operations. The Athletics Game Day Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring athletic events operate efficiently, safely, and in alignment with conference, region, NJCAA and departmental policies and goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the training, supervision, and evaluation of game day staff and student employees.
• Create weekly work schedule for game day staff and student employees.
• Coordinate game management for home contests including the set-up and tear down of game day equipment.
• Coordinate and/or schedule the filming and livestreaming of home athletic events via Hudl and Gamechanger.
• Act as the game administrator for select home athletic events.
• Assist in the collection of vendor documentation for the payment of officials.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

Administrative supervision is received from the Director of Athletics. Functional supervision is received from the Athletics & Fitness Center Operations Coordinator.

Supervision Exercised:

Functional supervision will be exercised over game day casual employees and student employees.

Requirements:

Education, Work Experience, and Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent, some college preferred.
• One year of college or high school game day experience is required. Experience directing and supervising game day and/or student employees preferred.
• Experience with game management technology and computer literacy is required; experience with HUDL, Gamechanger, scoreboard consoles, and/or live stating preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours at both the Des Plaines campus and off-site locations, including evening and weekend hours, consistent with Athletics program needs.
• Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently is required.
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to deliver services in an environment where there is an emphasis on customer service is required.
• Ability to interact professionally and tactfully with people of different levels of education, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences, and to exhibit a high level of respect to fellow employees and the College community at large.
• CPR and First Aid certification maintenance is required. These certifications can be obtained and maintained while employed at the college.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

Light lifting up to 50 lbs. and light carrying up to 50 lbs. Ability to reach above shoulder. Periods of time spent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending and stooping. Mobility to move from building to fields on-campus and off-campus venues. Work is performed with little or no exposure to adverse working conditions.

Additional Information:

SALARY: $22.68 per hour

HOURS: 25 hours per week (Ability to work flexible hours at both the Des Plaines campus and off-site locations, including evening and weekend hours, consistent with Athletics program needs)

Based on the needs of the college and with Administrator approval, some positions at the college may have a hybrid schedule option available after 30 working days.

Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.

Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.

Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.