Game Administrator Buena Vista School District

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 1,700 - 2,300; Full time

Job summary

Fremont Economic Development Corporation seeks a Game Administrator to ensure safe, smooth, and professional operation of school-sponsored athletic contests. You will coordinate setups, oversee gates and concessions, and serve as liaison to officials and visiting teams.

Qualifications include CPR/First Aid and a Colorado driver’s license. Evening/weekend work is required, and you will report to the Activities Director, with duties outlined by district policies.

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Experience in athletics, school administration, supervision, or event management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of participants, coaches, officials, and spectators at events.
• Coordinate with Activities Director and custodial staff for setup and teardown.
• Support gate operations and money handling per district procedures.
• Oversee concessions for smooth service and compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for game officials and coordinate needs.
• Monitor spectator behavior and enforce district policies.
• Secure facilities, restrooms, and parking after events.
• Communicate with emergency personnel and respond to incidents.
• Assist with crowd management, traffic flow, and evacuation as needed.
• Act as district liaison with visiting schools, coaches, and fans.
• Document incidents and report to the Activities Director promptly.

Skills

Safety procedures

Crowd management

Emergency decisions

Effective communication

Event coordination

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

Radio/communication devices

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Activities Director, the Game Administrator is responsible for the safe, smooth, and professional operation of school-sponsored athletic contests and activities. The Game Administrator ensures a positive experience for student participants, coaches, officials, and spectators by maintaining safety, order, and district standards of conduct during events.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and well-being of participants, coaches, officials, and spectators at all district-sponsored events.
• Coordinates with the Activities Director and custodial staff for set-up and take-down of facilities, fields, and equipment before and after events.
• Supports gate workers, including assisting with the securing of gate receipts and transferring monies to the safe in compliance with district procedures.
• Provides support and oversight for concessions operations to ensure smooth service and compliance with district guidelines.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for game officials, ensuring their needs are met (arrival, directions, payment coordination, supervision).
• Monitors spectator behavior and enforces district policies to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
• Ensures that facilities, restrooms, and parking lots are properly secured and cleared at the conclusion of each event.
• Communicates with emergency personnel as needed and responds to incidents or injuries in alignment with district safety procedures.
• Assists with crowd management, traffic flow, and coordination of emergency evacuation if required.
• Acts as district liaison with visiting schools, coaches, and fans to foster sportsmanship and positive relationships.
• Documents and reports any incidents, accidents, or unusual occurrences to the Activities Director promptly.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Activities Director, Principal, or Superintendent. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses radios, communication devices, keys, lights, sound systems, scoreboards, and other event-specific equipment.
• May use standard office equipment (computers, printers, copy machines) for record-keeping or reporting.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to Buena Vista School District facilities, athletic fields, and event venues as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of district policies, procedures, and safety protocols related to athletics and activities.
• Knowledge of crowd management and event supervision strategies.
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions in emergency or high-stress situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, officials, and community members.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple aspects of an event simultaneously.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and model sportsmanship.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Work is performed in gymnasiums, stadiums, outdoor fields, and other district facilities.
• Evening and weekend hours required.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, and to respond quickly to safety concerns across venues.
• May be exposed to inclement weather.
• PPE may be required during public health emergencies.

Qualifications Profile

• Valid Colorado Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Prior experience in athletics, school administration, supervision, or event management preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Activities Director

Work Schedule: As determined by the District Activities Calendar ; Payment $2,000 per season

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.