Student Administrative Aide 1 - Athletics - Equipment Operations

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Priority class registration

Tulane clothing provided

Shadow equipment staff

Sideline access to games

Travel to away games

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking a Student Assistant with Equipment for the Football program. You will support equipment managers, assist with inventory, laundry, and on-field setup during practices and games.

The role requires a flexible morning schedule, reliability, and the ability to lift heavy objects. On-campus work at the Wilson Athletic Center and Yulman Stadium with potential travel for away games is included.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule and morning availability.
• Positive attitude and adaptability.
• Strong communication and team work.

Responsibilities

• Assist equipment staff with setup and breakdown during practices and games.
• Manage inventory and laundry services for the football program.
• Be present for practices, home games, and potential away travel.
• Perform tasks as directed by equipment staff and support staff.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Positive attitude

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Student Assistant with Equipment (Football)

Hourly Pay: $10/hr

Job Description:

• Collaborate with Equipment Managers, Coaches, and staff within the football program.
• Assist sport equipment operations in providing services to student-athletes through customer service, inventory management, and laundry services.
• Set up the field for practices/games and clean up afterwards.
• Be present during practices, home games, and potential travel to away games.
• Perform designated tasks as directed by equipment staff.
• Handle daily/weekly tasks in the equipment room outside of practice/game times.

Responsibilities Breakdown

60% Assistance with set up, breakdown, and equipment logistics during practices

25% Equipment room maintenance and organization

10% Game coverage including logistics, set up, breakdown, and operations.

5% administrative tasks including sorting, inventory, and organization

Hours Per Week

School Year (Fall) → 25-27 hrs/week (broken up into 5, 4 hour shifts)

• Practice → Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Home Games → Thursday, Friday, or Saturday - 8 hour commitment
• Away Games → not required but will be excused for class if on the travel squad

School Year (Spring) → ~20 hrs/week

• Winter Conditioning- M/W/F 5:00AM-8:30AM
• Practice → Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday starting in March : 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM,
• Be available for all practices and all home games (opportunity to travel to away games)
• Times may vary depending on weather and other external variables

Requirements

• Flexible Schedule (specifically in the morning)
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work well with others (Equipment Managers, other Student Assistants, Athletes, Coaches, and other support staff)
• Willingness to learn (from Equipment Managers, and other Student Assistants)
• Physical demands (Standing, walking, and running for long periods of time. Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects)
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Communication and organizational skills
• ***Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities who may be unable to perform some of these tasks

Place Of Work

On Campus (majority of time) → Wilson Athletic Center and Yulman Stadium

Off Campus Indoor Facilities → Superdome and the Saints’ Practice Facility

Benefits

• Priority class registration
• Issued Tulane clothing
• Opportunity to shadow sports equipment staff and other professionals affiliated with Tulane Athletics
• Sideline access to games
• Travel to away games throughout the country

Disclaimer

• Student Assistant may be required to work over holidays and breaks such as Summer, Fall Break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas/New Years (depending on Bowl Game qualifications)
• Student Assistant will be required to work outdoors in various weather conditions such as hot and cold environments and rain.
• Student Assistant will be exposed to loud and distracting noises, especially during sporting events.

ABOUT US

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

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