Temporary - Athletic Event Staff

Colgate University; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job description

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

Colgate University, an NCAA Division I member of ECAC Hockey and the Patriot League Conference, invites applications for Temporary Athletic Event Staff.

Accountabilities

Athletic Event Staff members will be needed for Colgate athletic events (football, soccer, field hockey, basketball, ice hockey, lacrosse, softball, and volleyball). Pay ranges from $16.60/hour and up, depending on the job position. Must be able to work as needed, which are mostly evenings and weekends. Become part of the “one team” culture with great customer service skills.

Various job positions are available, for the athletic event staff positions:

Ticket Takers: Collecting game tickets, for admission into Colgate athletic home events

Ticket Sellers: Selling game tickets, for Colgate athletic home events
Will Call Attendants: Distribute game tickets from various constituents (e.g. home/visiting team guests, unofficial/official visits, will call pick up, etc.). Must follow all NCAA , Patriot League, ECAC Hockey, and Colgate University ticket policies.

Ushers: Assisting fans to their seats, secure home facility, and provide event information to customers.

Parking Attendants: Facilitate the customers through the three (3) parking lots available for Colgate home football and men’s ice hockey games.
Score Clock Operator(s): Operating the scoreboard controller, at Colgate athletic home events. Will work with official crew during game.

Statisticians (basketball/volleyball): Tracking the official game stats of the Colgate athletic games. Will work with the official crew during games.

Instant Replay Operator (basketball/volleyball/ice hockey/field hockey/soccer): Tracking game situations and working with officials concerning the Instant Replay Program (experience with GotoReplay for ice hockey, Synergy for basketball, and Echo for Volleyball). Will train and must attend mandatory training sessions, prior to start of season.

Instant Replay Spotter (Football): Assisting the Instant Replay Operator in reviewable game situations, that take place, through the duration of the game. Will work with officials during the game.

Penalty Box Personnel (Ice hockey): Assisting at the ice hockey games with the timing of penalties, as well as placement and removal of ice hockey game goals during intermissions.

Requirements

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

Employee must be dependable and able to work flexible hours, as needed. Ability to have great customer service skills with the public and stand for extended periods of time in a variety of weather conditions.

Employee must be capable of working collegially with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students on a daily basis.

Must be 18 years of age, or older, to apply for these positions.
Application review begins on July 31st, 2026

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time in a variety of weather conditions.

Other Information

Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA , ECAC , and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA , ECAC or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate full in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. The failure to do so can be grounds for your termination with cause.

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026CW030Posting

Temporary

Temporary Yes

Work Schedule

Evenings and weekends, as needed.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/27/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Clery Act

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at [e-mail].

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