Athletic Event Management Assistant

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

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About The Position

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 and be proactive.
• Calm and personable under pressure.
• Previous experience with event management.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Strong situational awareness and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to take direction and 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 certification.
• Experience with two-way radios.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Working knowledge of various computer applications.
• Effective decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of D1 Athletic policies and protocols.
• Ability to multitask and be proactive.
• Calm and personable under pressure.
• Previous experience with event management.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strong situational awareness and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to take direction and 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 certification.
• Experience with two-way radios.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all facets of Division I Athletic event management.
• Prepare and facilitate regular and post-season Olympic Sports events.
• Manage crowds during events.
• Work with visiting teams and officials.
• Manage scoreboards and scan tickets.
• Handle public address duties.
• Provide high level of service and reliability.
• Adapt to working in inclement weather.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED