Facilities Gameday Staff - OPS

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Florida Athletics Department is seeking a Part-Time Facilities Staff member to support facility operations, event setup and maintenance for athletic venues.

You will assist in preparing venues for events, manage setup and breakdown, and help ensure safety and readiness during games, tournaments, and other activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced event environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up and breaking down athletic events, including tables, chairs, signage, barricades, tents, and equipment.
• Prepare competition venues for special events.
• Assist with field and court preparation before, during, and after events.
• Support event day operations staff with crowd management and event logistics.
• Help ensure all venues are ready and meet operational standards.
• Perform routine facility inspections and report maintenance concerns.
• Assist with cleaning and upkeep of athletic facilities, common areas, and event spaces.
• Move, transport, and store equipment and supplies.
• Assist with inventory and organization of athletic equipment and storage areas.
• Support facility improvements and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department Athletics, Facilities & Operations-OPS Compensation $15.00 Hourly

Required Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and flexible schedules based on events.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced event environment.

Position Summary

The Part-Time Facilities Staff member supports the University of North Florida Athletics Department with facility operations, event setup and breakdown and general maintenance activities. This position assists in preparing athletic venues for special events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Event & Game Day Operations

• Assist with setting up and breaking down athletic events, including tables, chairs, signage, barricades, tents, and equipment.
• Prepare competition venues for special events.
• Assist with field and court preparation before, during, and after events.
• Support event day operations staff with crowd management and event logistics.
• Help ensure all venues are ready and meet operational standards.

Facility Operations

• Perform routine facility inspections and report maintenance concerns.
• Assist with cleaning and upkeep of athletic facilities, common areas, and event spaces.
• Move, transport, and store equipment and supplies.
• Assist with inventory and organization of athletic equipment and storage areas.
• Support facility improvements and special projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in athletics, event operations, facilities, or customer service.
• Familiarity with athletic facility setup and game day operations.
• Experience working collegiate athletic events.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, and moving equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work extended hours during tournaments, special events, and peak athletic seasons.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator The holder of this position is responsible for any NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference bylaws and guidelines that a member of the UNF Athletic Compliance Department provides in addition to all UNF regulations. The individual must also assure that NCAA, Conference and UNF regulations are followed to the best of their knowledge and any violations thereof are reported to UNF Athletic Compliance.

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

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