Game Day Assistant, Student Employee

Lindenwood University; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 11,021,000 - 16,531,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindenwood University on campus in Missouri is seeking a Game Day Assistant, Student Employee to support event operations for home games and outside rentals. The role involves preparing fields, operating concessions, selling tickets, and assisting coaches to deliver a premier game day experience.

This position is part-time (15 hours per week) with a 36-week assignment, non-exempt pay at $15.00 per hour, open to Federal Work Study and non-FWS students.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at Lindenwood University is required.
• Good academic standing with the university is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares field and arena for competitions by setting up bleachers and equipment.
• Operates concession stands during events.
• Sells tickets for home events and greets spectators.
• Assists coaches with game day activities.
• Works with event staff to deliver a positive game day experience.
• Provides clean up after events and breaks down equipment.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to multitask

Ability to work with diverse audiences

Education

Currently enrolled at Lindenwood University

Good academic standing

Job description

Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Game Day Assistant, Student Employee

Job Weekly Hours: 15

Job Week Assignment: 36

Rate of Pay: $15.00 per hour

Work Cycle: Monday two weeks prior to the start of the fall term and continues to Graduation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Revision Date: 1.1.2026

This application is open to Federal Work Study (FWS)-eligible students as well as non-FWS students. Fifty percent of the available positions are reserved for FWS students.

Job Summary

The game day assistant student employee is responsible for assisting event operations staff in all game day duties for Lindenwood Athletics home events and outside rentals.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Prepares field and arena for competitions by setting up bleachers, camera equipment, benches, etc.
• Prepares and operates concession stands during events
• Assists in promotional activities during events
• Operates scoreboard and video boards
• Greets spectators and accepts tickets
• Works closely with coaches on game day activities
• Sells tickets for home events
• Collaborates with fellow workers to provide an optimal game day experience
• Assists in the execution of on-field promotions
• Provides clean up after events, including trash removal and breaking down bleachers, benches and equipment

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Currently enrolled at Lindenwood University
• Good academic and financial standing with the university

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and adhere to strict deadlines

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

• General office setting
• Athletic fields and arenas
• Evening and weekend work required
• Fully On-Ground

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regular in-person attendance is a necessary and essential function
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.