Facilities and Game Day Assistant (SMC Student Only)

Kids for the Future; Saxon (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Spartanburg Methodist College in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a dependable Work Study Assistant for Facilities and Game Day Operations to support daily athletic department operations. As part of the team, you will assist with event preparation, facility setup and breakdown, scheduling, and game day duties while gaining hands-on experience in athletics administration.

Candidates must be enrolled students eligible for Federal Work Study; strong organizational and communication skills, reliability,

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at Spartanburg Methodist College and eligible for Federal Work Study.
• Interest in athletics, event operations, or facilities preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup, execution, and breakdown of athletic events.
• Support facility operations, cleanliness checks, and maintenance reporting.
• Coordinate scheduling for facilities and weight room.
• Assist with game day duties: locker room setup, credential distribution, scoreboard operation.
• Serve as liaison between athletics staff, coaches, and campus departments.
• Perform data entry, signage creation, and general office tasks.
• Provide customer service to athletes, coaches, officials, and fans.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Professional attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Spartanburg Methodist College student

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Location 1750 POWELL MILL RD,Spartanburg, SC, 29301,United States
• Employee Type Student
• Manage Others No

Description

The Spartanburg Methodist College Athletic Department is seeking a dependable, motivated, and enthusiastic student to join our team as a Work Study Assistant for Facilities and Game Day Operations. This position provides hands-on experience in collegiate athletics while supporting the daily operations of the athletic department.

This position will work directly with the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Game Day Operations to assist with facility preparation, game day operations, event setup and breakdown, equipment organization, and other operational tasks. Students will gain valuable experience in athletic administration, event management, facility operations, and customer service while contributing to the successful execution of practices, competitions, and special events.

Key Responsibilities

• Event Preparation & Support: Assist with setup, execution, and breakdown of athletic events including equipment placement, signage, crowd control barriers, and field/court prep.
• Facility Operations: Support daily operations of athletic facilities including routine walkthroughs, cleanliness checks, and reporting maintenance needs.
• Scheduling Assistance: Help coordinate facility and weight room scheduling across multiple sports and teams; update calendars and usage logs as needed.
• Game Day Operations: Aid with various game day duties such as locker room setup, credential distribution, scoreboard operation, or assisting visiting teams and officials.
• Communication Support: Serve as a liaison between athletics staff, coaches, and campus departments to help facilitate smooth event execution.
• Administrative Tasks: Assist with data entry, signage creation, filing work orders, and other general office responsibilities.
• Customer Service: Provide a welcoming and helpful presence for athletes, coaches, officials, and fans during events and daily facility use.
• Special Projects: Support ongoing projects such as facility improvements, sustainability initiatives, or process audits as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled Spartanburg Methodist College student and eligible for the Federal Work Study Program.
• Interest in athletics, sports management, event operations, facilities, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain a professional attitude.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to perform both indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays based on athletic events and departmental needs.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Summary

The Spartanburg Methodist College Athletic Department is seeking a dependable, motivated, and enthusiastic student to serve as a Work Study Assistant for Facilities and Game Day Operations. This position provides hands-on experience in collegiate athletics by assisting with facility setup, game day operations, event preparation, equipment management, and other daily operational tasks. Applicants should be organized, reliable, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed. An interest in athletics, event management, or sports operations is preferred but not required.

Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federal E-Verify program.

SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.