On-Call Athletics Operations & Rentals Assistant

Union College; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal 

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, andVision

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Union College in Schenectady, NY seeks an On-call General Athletics Temporary Assistant to support game day operations, facility management, parking, and rental supervision. The role is non-exempt and part-time, with 10 hours per week and varied weeks.

The position supports student-athletes, coaches, officials, spectators, and facility renters, with duties including setup, guest guidance, and event coverage. Evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required in a bustling athletics environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college coursework or degree preferred.
• Interest in athletics, event management, sports administration, coaching, or facility operations.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the athletics event schedule.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with game day operations for varsity athletic contests, including setup, event support, and breakdown.
• Support parking operations during athletic events, managing traffic flow, directing guests, and maintaining safe access to facilities.
• Conduct facility opening and closing procedures as assigned.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown, including tables, chairs, signage, barricades, tents, and athletic equipment.
• Provide customer service and guidance to visiting teams, officials, spectators, and campus guests.
• Serve as on-site support during external facility rentals, ensuring compliance with facility policies and rental agreements.
• Monitor facilities during events and report maintenance, safety, or security concerns to supervisory staff.
• Assist with equipment transportation and storage.
• Support special events hosted by the Athletics Department and external organizations.
• Perform other operational and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Independence

Detail-oriented

Event operations

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

College coursework or degree preferred

Job description

Union College in Schenectady, NY seeks an On-call General Athletics Temporary Assistant to support game day operations, facility management, parking, and rental supervision. The role is non-exempt and part-time, with 10 hours per week and varied weeks.

The position supports student-athletes, coaches, officials, spectators, and facility renters, with duties including setup, guest guidance, and event coverage. Evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required in a bustling athletics environment.