REVELxp - Event Day Staff, University of Kentucky and Keeneland

REVELxp • Lexington, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

REVELxp is a premier sports hospitality company that partners with college and professional teams and major sporting events to deliver exceptional fan experiences. We offer services such as full-service tailgates, premium hospitality events, and exclusive ticket packages. REVELxp also provides comprehensive hospitality solutions including event staffing, event management, premium hospitality management, and venue installations. We are seeking goal-oriented, purpose-driven, high-energy individuals to join our rapidly growing team. REVELxp aims to redefine game day with memory-making experiences that ignite fan passion, drive attendance, and build loyalty for sports and entertainment brands. We believe sports play a powerful community-building role and work to amplify the social experience around gameday. Our fast-paced, fun environment fosters true partnerships with professional sports properties. We are looking for innovative self-starters to reshape fan experiences nationwide. Our core values are service, entrepreneurship, and joy.

REVELxp is the exclusive tailgate partner for the University of Kentucky football program and Keeneland Racecourse. Game day and race day staff are crucial for the smooth operation of each event, representing the REVELxp brand while assisting, providing hospitality, and offering customer service to tailgating guests. REVELxp premium tailgates are available for each Kentucky home game (7 total) from September 5th to November 28th, 2026. Tailgates are also offered during the Keeneland Fall Meet in October, from Wednesday through Saturday between October 2nd and October 24th, 2026. Staff members will report to the Event Manager and property General Managers, working with tailgate site leaders to fulfill all game day responsibilities and services for guests. Candidates must be available to work all Saturdays with Kentucky home football games.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A positive disposition with a passion and ability to serve others
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as a team
• High attention to detail
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach
• Manual dexterity to handle event materials
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including outdoor spaces
• Good visual acuity and attention to detail
• Candidates must be available to work on all Saturdays in which Kentucky has a home football game.

Nice To Haves

• Possibility of getting approved to watch the game in the stadium after or between shifts at your assigned tailgate site.
• Most shifts will also allow staff to share a provided meal while working.

Responsibilities

• Help finalize tailgate setups (move coolers, ice, chairs) and take positions at assigned tailgate sites.
• Complete any necessary final quality control checks according to layout diagrams.
• Be ready and attentive at site entrance to welcome guests when they arrive and help unload their personal belongings into provided carts.
• Direct guests to their assigned tent and help unload personal belongings.
• Inform guests of when the tailgate site officially closes for the day.
• Monitor cleanliness of each tailgate throughout the day and clear garbage to proper locations when necessary.
• Be available and excited to provide great customer service throughout the entire fan experience.
• Direct and help guests load their vehicles at the conclusion of their tailgate.
• Assist with closing each site (manage leftover catering, proper equipment breakdown, trash management, etc.).
• Help move valuable inventory to the secured storage area or container.

Benefits

• Gain experience in the sports and hospitality industry
• Make money while being immersed in the SEC football atmosphere and the thoroughbred industry
• Encourages personal growth
• Opportunity to build your network

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed