Temporary - Athletic Event Staff

Colgate University; Village of Hamilton (NY); On-site; USD 22,041; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is hiring Temporary Athletic Event Staff in New York for various roles during athletic events. Responsibilities include ticket collection, ushering, and event assistance. Ideal candidates should be dependable and flexible, with strong customer service skills. Must be available to work evenings and weekends. Starting wage is $16.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Collect tickets for admission into events.
• Assist fans to their seats and provide event information.
• Facilitate parking during home games.

Skills

Customer service

Dependability

Flexibility

Ability to work in various weather conditions

Job description

Posting Details

Colgate University invites applications for Temporary Athletic Event Staff. This is a part-time, casual wage position within the Athletics division, Athletic Event Management department, with a hiring wage of $16.00 per hour.

Work schedule typically includes evenings and weekends, as needed. This appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined; if more than 999 hours are worked in a year, the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

Responsibilities

• Athletic Event Staff members will be needed for Colgate athletic events (football, soccer, field hockey, basketball, ice hockey, lacrosse, softball, and volleyball).
• Various job positions are available, for the athletic event staff positions, including:
• 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; must follow NCAA, Patriot League, ECAC Hockey, and Colgate University ticket policies
• Ushers: Assisting fans to their seats, securing the home facility, and providing event information
• Parking Attendants: Facilitate parking in the three lots available for home games
• Score Clock Operator(s): Operating the scoreboard controller and working with the official crew during games
• Statisticians (basketball/volleyball): Track official game stats and work with the official crew during games
• Instant Replay Operator (basketball/volleyball/ice hockey): Track game situations and work with officials; training sessions required prior to start of season
• Instant Replay Spotter (Football only): Assist in reviewing game situations with officials
• Penalty Box Personnel (Ice hockey only): Timing penalties and handling ice hockey game goals during intermissions
• Kiosk Attendant (Ice hockey only): Sell Colgate Athletics merchandise at home events

Requirements

Professional Experience/Qualifications: Dependable with flexible hours; excellent customer service; ability to stand for extended periods in various weather conditions; able to work collegially with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students; must be 18 years of age or older. Application review begins on July 01, 2025.

Other: Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.

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 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 their responsibility with full compliance, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules. Cooperation in the infractions process is required and failure to do so can be grounds for termination with cause.

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number: 2025CW028Posting

Temporary: Yes

Work Schedule: Evenings and weekends, as needed

Job Open Date: 06/20/2025

Job Close Date: Open until filled

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 merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Clery Act: The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes statistics for the previous three years and institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety. The report is available at the Clery Compliance web page and printed copies may be obtained by emailing [e-mail].

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter