Athletics Game Day Assistant

Oakton College • Des Plaines, IL

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Athletics Game Day Assistant helps coordinate and execute Athletic Department game day operations. The role supports efficient and safe athletic events that align with conference, region, NJCAA, and departmental policies and goals. The position works 25 hours per week at $22.68 per hour, with flexible hours at the Des Plaines campus and off-site locations, including evenings and weekends as Athletics program needs require. Some positions may have a hybrid schedule option after 30 working days, subject to college needs and administrator approval.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• One year of college or high school game day experience.
• Experience with game management technology and computer literacy.
• Ability to work flexible hours at the Des Plaines campus and off-site locations, including evenings and weekends, consistent with Athletics program needs.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to deliver services in a customer-service-focused environment.
• Ability to interact professionally and tactfully with people of different education levels, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences, and to show respect to fellow employees and the college community.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications; the certifications may be obtained and maintained while employed at the college.

Nice To Haves

• Some college education.
• Experience directing and supervising game day and/or student employees.
• Experience with HUDL, Gamechanger, scoreboard consoles, and/or live stating.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training, supervising, and evaluating game day staff and student employees.
• Create weekly work schedules for game day staff and student employees.
• Coordinate game management for home contests, including setting up and tearing down game day equipment.
• Coordinate or schedule filming and livestreaming of home athletic events using Hudl and Gamechanger.
• Serve as game administrator for select home athletic events.
• Assist in collecting vendor documentation for payment of officials.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED