Game Management - Student Employment

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University is seeking a part-time Game Management FWS student worker to support home athletic events. The role involves setting up facilities, operating, and breaking down equipment, and serving as a liaison for officials, teams, and spectators.

Ideal candidates are dependable, professional, and passionate about sports and event operations, aiming to provide a positive experience for student athletes and fans during SXU events.

Qualifications

• Student workers develop communication, critical thinking, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Role aligns with NACE Career Readiness competencies.
• Requires dependable, professional behavior during events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-game setup such as field/court prep, signage, seating and equipment.
• Operate game-day equipment including announcer, scoreboard, sound system and video streaming.
• Serve as liaison for officials, teams and spectators during events.
• Support crowd control and maintain a safe environment.
• Help with post-game breakdown of facilities.
• Run errands or assist with tasks as directed by supervisors.
• Represent athletics department with professionalism and courtesy.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

Must be a current Saint Xavier University student

Must be Federal Work Study Eligible

Job description

Summary

The Game Management FWS student workers play a vital role in the successful execution of all SXU Athletic home events. This position supports the athletic department by assisting with the setup, operation, and breakdown of home games and events. Ideal candidates are dependable, professional, and passionate about sports and event operations. Ideal Candidates will strive to make SXU events an enjoyable experience for the student athletes and fans.

Skills

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.


• Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.


• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.


• Teamwork: Students build teamwork skills by collaborating with supervisors, staff, and peers to support department goals, assist others, and contribute to a positive work environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-game setup (e.g. field/court preparation, signage, score tables, seating, equipment)


• Operate game-day equipment (e.g. announcer, ball rolling, Chain Gang, scoreboard, shot clock, sound system, ticket takers, video streaming)


• Serve as a liaison for officials, teams, and spectators during events


• Support crowd control and maintain a safe environment


• Help with post-game breakdown of facilities


• Run errands or assist with tasks as directed by supervisors


• Represent the athletics department with professionalism and courtesy

Qualifications

• MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY


• Must be Federal Work Study Eligible


• Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter


• Ability to work independently and take initiative


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Punctual and reliable


• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and campus breaks.


• Ability to follow directions and remain calm under pressure

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.