Temporary Event Worker

CB Champions Blue, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Champions Blue LLC is seeking a part-time Temporary Event Worker to support UK Athletics event operations at the Joe Craft Center. You will assist with ticket sales, ushering, parking, security, setup, and other duties during events including football season.

Responsibilities include directing patrons, enforcing venue policies, operating ticketing systems, and managing entry points while coordinating with security and venue staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Willingness to work during the 2026 football season.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact for patrons, directing them and answering inquiries.
• Monitor crowd flow and enforce safety protocols with security staff as needed.
• Operate ticketing hardware and software to process sales and manage gate admissions.
• Scan tickets, distribute credentials, and monitor entry points for security.
• Manage vehicle traffic in parking areas to maximize capacity and safety.

Skills

Ushering

Ticketing

Customer service

Parking management

Crowd control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ticketing software

Job description

Champions Blue Job Posting Title: Temporary Event Worker

Requisition Number: R-000003274

Department Name: Associate Director, Athletics Operations

Work Location: Joe Craft Center

Grade Level: T10

Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00

Type of Position: Temporary Position

Time Status: Part time

Equivalency Link https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Shift: Flex (United States of America)

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting operations staff in all areas of event operations (i.e. ticket sales, ticket taking, parking, security, ushering, event setup, and other duties as assigned) at events hosted by UK Athletics.

Condition of Employment: Candidates must work the 2026 Football Season to be eligible for Wildcat Sporting events (e.g., baseball, softball, track, soccer, tennis, and volleyball).

Essential Functions

• Serve as a primary point of contact for patrons by providing directional assistance, ushering guests to seats, and answering general inquiries.
• Monitor crowd flow and maintain safety protocols within assigned zones, collaborating with security personnel when necessary.
• Enforce venue policies courteously and professionally to ensure a positive spectator experience.
• Operate ticketing hardware and software systems to process sales and manage gate admissions efficiently.
• Scan tickets, distribute credentials, and monitor entry points to prevent unauthorized access.
• Resolve basic ticketing discrepancies or direct patrons to box office supervisors for advanced assistance.
• Manage vehicle traffic in parking lots and decks surrounding athletic venues to maximize capacity and safety.

Education Requirement

High School Diploma or GED

Experience Requirement

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certifications & Licensures

N/A

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• E. Standing at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (10% of the time)
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (10% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (10% of the time)
• M. Temperature extremes: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 2. Occasional (10% of the time)
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (10% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 1. (<10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): None

Physical Demands

All jobs require lifting, extensive walking and/or lengthy periods of standing along with exposure to both natural (i.e. weather) and event (i.e. music/crowd volume) related elements.

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live.

In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination.

The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

At the University of Kentucky, excellence isn't just something we pursue on game day. It's something we work toward every day in our work, culture and commitment to our student-athletes.

Whether you're supporting operations behind the scenes, elevating our fan experience, guiding student-athlete development or driving innovation across our programs, we want to hear from you.

We can't wait to see the impact we'll make together.

Champions Blue LLC is a nonprofit public entity that serves as the holding company for UK Athletics. Champions Blue is designed to increase flexibility and enable UK Athletics to continue as one of the best in the country by finding new opportunities to generate additional revenue and more efficiently manage expenses. It is led by a Board of Governors and reports to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees.