Athletic Event Management Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

29d

About The Position

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS POSTING. THIS RECRUITMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL ALL POSITIONS ARE FILLED". The selected candidates will assist in all facets of Division I Athletic event management, including preparation and facilitation for regular and post-season Olympic Sports events and home football and Men's Basketball games. Additionally, candidates will be managing crowds, working with visiting teams/officials, managing scoreboards, scanning tickets, public address, and other duties as assigned, which will require providing high level of service and reliability in all areas. Candidates must be able and willing to work nights, weekends and operate effectively in inclement weather.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of D1 Athletic policies and protocols
• Ability to multitask, be proactive, calm and personable under pressure
• Previous experience with event management and possess interpersonal skills
• Work effectively as a team member
• Possess listening and communication skills in various environments
• Strong situational awareness and the ability to prioritize and stay composed under pressure
• Ability to take direction, exercise critical thinking
• Ability to design event related materials
• Possession of emergency management skills
• Familiarity with various communications devices (PA, Radio, Scoreboards)
• Strong written and verbal skills and a working knowledge of various computer applications.
• Ability to advise and manage matters related to event operations.
• Effective decision-making skills
• Ability to handle and adapt to high levels of stress.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of D1 Athletic policies and protocols
• Ability to multitask, be proactive, calm and personable under pressure
• Previous experience with event management and possess interpersonal skills
• Work effectively as a team member
• Possess listening and communication skills in various environments
• Strong situational awareness and the ability to prioritize and stay composed under pressure
• Ability to take direction, exercise critical thinking
• Ability to design event related materials
• Possession of emergency management skills
• Familiarity with various communications devices (PA, Radio, Scoreboards)
• AED, First Aid/CPR and experience with two-way radios also desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all facets of Division I Athletic event management
• Preparation and facilitation for regular and post-season Olympic Sports events and home football and Men's Basketball games
• Managing crowds
• Working with visiting teams/officials
• Managing scoreboards
• Scanning tickets
• Public address
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees