Athletics Operations Assistant
Bates College•Lewiston, ME
•$17 - $21•Onsite
About The Position
The Athletic Operations Assistant will be responsible for providing operational assistance to the athletic department and athletic and recreation events and programs. This will include athletic facility scheduling, working with outside groups on rental processes, assisting with game day event management, supervising student workers, and assisting the Associate Athletic Director with the operational needs of the athletic complex.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least one year experience in a professional capacity of an athletic and/or recreation-oriented program.
- Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and train others.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate resources and staff within the college community.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships. Must be flexible, collaborative, and have a positive attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Event management experience in collegiate athletics or professional sports preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in athletic facility management preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in hiring and training student employees preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with game day operations including running the scoreboard, game clock, game flow/sideline management, announcing, music, working with visiting teams and officials, and other duties as assigned.
- Assist with set-up/break down/changeover of athletic contests.
- Attend and manage home athletic events for supported teams as assigned.
- Assist with crowd management, customer service, enforcement of guidelines and procedures.
- Serve as point-of-contact for assigned rentals, camps, clinics, and other events.
- Complete operational related projects and tasks to support departmental initiatives.
- Complete office work including research, mailings, data entry, filing, and other clerical tasks.
- Assist with preventive, routine and deferred maintenance of athletic facilities and equipment.
Benefits
- Access to the library and athletic facilities
- Supportive, collegial environment
- Drug- and smoke-free workplace
- Accrue leave in accordance with the Maine Earned Paid Leave law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
