Track & Field Student Assistant

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a Track & Field Student Assistant to help coaches setup and organize track events in Athens. Responsibilities include assisting in equipment management, organizing office tasks, and maintaining cleanliness of facilities.

Ideal candidates will have experience in Track & Field and must be capable of physical tasks, including lifting up to 25 pounds. This part-time role requires good organizational skills and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience as a high school Track & Field athlete or working with a high school program.

Responsibilities

• Assist coaches in setting up equipment during skill sessions.
• Organize and coordinate office tasks related to daily operations.
• Maintain equipment and perform cleaning assignments.

Skills

Experience as a high school Track & Field athlete

Ability to assist coaches

Organizational skills

Job description

Track & Field Student Assistant

Department: Athletics-Track & Field

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026

Location: Athens Area

Classified Title: Student Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: .49

Equal Opportunity

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

Responsibilities

Assist the coaches in setting up equipment used during individual skill sessions, team practices, and conditioning sessions. Assist the director of operations in organizing and coordinating office tasks related to daily operations.

Additional responsibilities include daily upkeep, set up for teams and breakdown after completion of workouts; maintenance of equipment, weekly and daily cleaning assignments or any other duties as assigned by the designated coach.

Percentages

Equipment and coaching assistance: 70%

Additional duties: 30%

Qualifications

Experience as a high school Track & Field athlete or working with a high school program.

Physical Demands

Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel; and reach with hands and arms. Sit and talk or hear. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Requires close, distance, and peripheral vision. Typical noise level is moderate.

Other Job Details

Is a position of trust: No

Requires access to financial resources: No

Requires a P-Card: No

Requires driving: Yes

Direct interaction with children under 18: No

Security access: No

Background investigation: Offers of employment are contingent on background checks, reference checks, and possible credit check; may include drug test for high-risk positions.