WS - Sports Information Assistant - FWS

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 9,900 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Pikeville is seeking an entry-level Sports Information Assistant to support athletics operations. The role includes managing game statistics, capturing photographs for the official site, and assisting with live streaming and public address duties.

This position is ideal for students pursuing sports communication, broadcasting, and media production, with flexible weekend hours and potential learning opportunities in a dynamic collegiate environment.

Qualifications

• Student with interest in sports communication, broadcasting, and media production.
• Willingness to learn, strong attention to detail, and reliable participation.
• Interest in public address, statistics, photography, and live streaming.

Responsibilities

• Assist with games statistics – C, T, CT.
• Take pictures at games for UPIKEbears.com – T, P, C.
• Public address announcing at select sports – C, P, TW.
• Run cameras for live streams of select sports – T, P, CT.

Skills

Career & Self Development

Communication

Critical Thinking

Community Transformation

Leadership

Professionalism

Teamwork

Technology

Tools

Word

Social Media

New Technology

Job description

SPORTS INFORMATION ASSISTANT

Division: Athletics Department: Sports Information Experience: Entry-level

Job Code: FWSPINFOAST Supervisor/Reports To: Cheryl Gilbert

Start Date: 8/25/2026

Assist with game-day media operations including statistics, photography, live streaming, and public address. Ideal for students with an interest in sports communication, broadcasting, and media production.

Responsibilities And Career Competencies

• Assist with games statistics – C, T, CT
• Take pictures at games for UPIKEbears.com – T, P, C
• Public address announcing at select sports – C, P, TW
• Run cameras for live streams of select sports – T, P, CT

Competencies/Skills: Career & Self Development (CSD), Communication (C), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Professionalism (P), Teamwork (TW), Technology (T)

Preferred Skills: Computer knowledge (Word, Social Media & New Technology), basic athletics knowledge, attention to detail, public speaking, written & verbal communication, willingness to learn new things.

Work Schedule: Saturday–Sunday: Varies depending on workload and home game schedules. Work hours can be flexible to accommodate student class schedules.

Work Conditions: Heat, cold, noise, wetness, humidity, dust, light intensity, electrical currents.

Physical Demands: Keyboarding, reaching/handling, stooping/kneeling, lifting up to 20 lbs., climbing.

Number of Positions: 2–3

Pay Rate: $8.75/hour

Location: Hoops Athletic Center

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.