Gameday Athletics Operations Coordinator

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an Athletic Services Specialist to support and coordinate intercollegiate athletic activities and facilities. You will assist with gameday operations, including setup, safety, training, broadcast production, statistics, and staffing for six sports.

You will help plan practice schedules, facilities usage, travel, and bus coordination, and act as the main contact for visiting teams and officials. This role also supports social media and fan engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to coordinate game-day operations and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or manage daily operations of athletic facilities and events.
• Assist from setup to post-game wrap-up for six intercollegiate sports.
• Coordinate practice times, facility usage, travel, and bus logistics.
• Serve as point of contact for visiting teams and game day officials.
• Assist with departmental social media and fan engagement strategies.
• Identify and pursue new sponsorships, events, and fundraising opportunities.
• Coordinate student workers for game day activities and enforce facility rules.

Skills

Outdoor work

Event coordination

Job description

Penn State University is seeking an Athletic Services Specialist to support and coordinate intercollegiate athletic activities and facilities. You will assist with gameday operations, including setup, safety, training, broadcast production, statistics, and staffing for six sports.

You will help plan practice schedules, facilities usage, travel, and bus coordination, and act as the main contact for visiting teams and officials. This role also supports social media and fan engagement.