Ice Arena Student Assistant (Student Position)

Ferris State University College of Business; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University Athletics invites applications for Athletics Ice Arena Student Assistants to support arena operations in Big Rapids, Michigan. This student position provides front-line exposure to arena activities and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Duties include assisting in pro shop, maintenance, concessions or events; handling food preparation, cash transactions, merchandising and event staffing, with opportunities to learn operations behind the scenes.

Qualifications

• Preferred knowledge in hockey/skating and experience in cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in either pro shop, maintenance, concessions, or events.
• Dealing with food preparation, cash handling, merchandising, cleaning, and staffing zones during events.

Skills

Cash handling

Hockey knowledge

Skating knowledge

Job description

Job no: 498002

Work type: Student Employment - General

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: Athletics Ice Arena Student Assistant (Student Position)

Department: 50- Admin and Finance

Advertised Salary: $13.73- $13.99

Summary of Position: Are you interested in hockey or skating? If so, the ice arena is seeking student employees to help around the arena.

Position Requirements

• Preferred if you have knowledge in hockey/skating, and experience in cash handling

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Assisting in either pro shop, maintenance, concessions, or events
• Dealing with food preparation, cash handling, merchandising, cleaning, and staffing zones during events
• Number of Positions Available: 20
• Documents Needed to Apply: Resume/ Class Schedule
• Job Close Date: December 12, 2026
• EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s policy on non-discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

Advertised: 01 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 12 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time