Intramural Assistant (Work Study Only) - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, MA, invites applications for an Intramural Assistant to support planning, setup, and supervision of campus intramural sports and recreational activities. This student position emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and dependable attendance, with shifts primarily during weekday evenings and some Sunday evenings, aligned with students’ schedules.

Eligible candidates must be enrolled as MCLA students and able to lift equipment; prior

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Strong interest in sports, recreation, and student engagement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and provide courteous customer service.
• Dependable, punctual, and responsible.
• Ability to lift and move equipment associated with intramural and athletic events.
• Previous experience participating in or assisting with sports, recreation, or event management is preferred but not required.
• Shifts are primarily scheduled during weekday evenings and occasional Sunday evenings, based on program needs.
• Work schedules will be arranged around the student’s academic commitments and availability whenever possible.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup and takedown of equipment and facilities for intramural sports and recreational activities.
• Help oversee intramural events and activities to ensure they run smoothly.
• Monitor participant conduct and assist in enforcing intramural policies and sportsmanship standards.
• Distribute, collect, and maintain athletic and recreational equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service and support to participants, spectators, and staff.
• Assist with participant check-in, attendance tracking, and event-related administrative tasks.
• Communicate effectively with participants, officials, and athletic staff regarding event procedures and expectations.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized activity and storage area.
• Assist with other Athletics Department operations as assigned, including game management, event support, and Men's Lacrosse program activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership potential

Customer service

Dependability

Education

Currently enrolled student

Job description

About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all,and focusedon eachof our students. Classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives. In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators, fully empowered to make their impressions on the world. In addition to our 130-year commitment to public education, we have fortified our dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 11 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2026. The College's focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in additional 2026 U.S. News rankings: No. 6 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 4 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schools graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more atwww.mcla.edu

Job Description:

The Intramural Assistant helps support the planning, organization, and successful operation of campus intramural sports and recreational activities. This position is responsible for event setup and breakdown, participant support, equipment management, and assisting with the supervision of intramural events to ensure an organized, and positive experience for all participants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup and takedown of equipment and facilities for intramural sports and recreational activities.
• Help oversee intramural events and activities to ensure they run smoothly.
• Monitor participant conduct and assist in enforcing intramural policies and sportsmanship standards.
• Distribute, collect, and maintain athletic and recreational equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service and support to participants, spectators, and staff.
• Assist with participant check-in, attendance tracking, and event-related administrative tasks.
• Communicate effectively with participants, officials, and athletic staff regarding event procedures and expectations.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized activity and storage area.
• Assist with other Athletics Department operations as assigned, including game management, event support, and Men's Lacrosse program activities.

Requirements:

• Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Strong interest in sports, recreation, and student engagement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and provide courteous customer service.
• Dependable, punctual, and responsible.
• Ability to lift and move equipment associated with intramural and athletic events.
• Previous experience participating in or assisting with sports, recreation, or event management is preferred but not required.
• Work Schedule
  • Shifts are primarily scheduled during weekday evenings and occasional Sunday evenings, based on program needs.
  • Work schedules will be arranged around the student's academic commitments and availability whenever possible.

Additional Information:

This position is only open to current MCLA students.

Until further notice, in response to the Presidentialproclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1Bvisas, this position is not eligible forvisasponsorship.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Telephone: [phone]
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U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
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