Athletics - Game Operations Assistant Student Worker (FWS/NFWS)

Grand Canyon University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University seeks a Game Operations Assistant to support the Athletics department. The role provides administrative support to the Athletic Operations team and helps run game day operations.

You will operate scoreboards and cameras, assist guests, and help with setup/teardown of equipment. The position requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays in indoor and outdoor settings.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with guests and staff.
• Good understanding of sports and game operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays in varied indoor/outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with game day and event operations, including scoreboards/shot clocks and guest services.
• Provide quality customer service during games.
• Assist with facility walkthroughs and recording issues.
• Assist with gameday setup and teardown of event equipment.
• Support staff outside gamedays with additional duties as assigned.

Skills

communication

sports knowledge

Microsoft Office

night/weekend shifts

Education

Student status at GCU

GPA requirements

SAP standing

Job description

Grand Canyon University is seeking a Game Operations Assistant to support the mission of Grand Canyon University through GCU's Athletics department.

Purpose within the Organization

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the Athletic Operations department.

Responsibilities Related to Purpose

• Assist with game day and event operations, including but not limited to: operating scoreboards/shot clocks, ball shagging, ticket collecting, guest services, camera operating.
• Provide quality customer service during games.
• Assist with facility walkthroughs and record issues.
• Assist with gameday event set up and tear down of event equipment.
• Assist staff outside of gamedays with additional duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

Facility scoreboard controllers Video board system In game music system

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Solid understanding of sports.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as well as in indoor and outdoor environments is required.

Education

Grand Canyon University is committed to a student first policy.

Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment:

• Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program.
• Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.

You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.

Pay Rate

Minimum Wage

Anticipated End Date

June 30th, 2027

Manager

Athletics - Director of Athletic Facilities and Operations

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