Event Services - Athletic Events Coordinator Associate Student Worker (FWS/NFWS)

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Event Services – Athletic Events Coordinator Associate provides support to Grand Canyon University’s Athletic Event Services Department in planning, coordinating, preparing, and executing athletic, recreational, and sporting events across campus. The position works closely with NCAA Division I athletic programs, club and intramural sports, recreational programs, and other campus sporting events to help ensure events are organized, staffed, equipped, and delivered with excellent customer service. This student worker role offers hands-on experience in collegiate event operations, sports operations, event management, and campus recreation. The associate works with full-time Athletic Event Services staff, student employees, campus departments, and external vendors, and is expected to represent the university and department professionally. The schedule is flexible according to event needs, may include early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends, and is limited to up to 20 hours per week.

Requirements

Be a local student in Arizona.
Be enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a bachelor's or master's program.
Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA as a bachelor's student or a 3.0 GPA as a master's student.
Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the university.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Be able to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and manage time effectively.
Be able to work independently, follow directions, and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Have strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Be able to remain calm, professional, and productive in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
Have basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Be willing and able to learn scheduling platforms, SharePoint, and other departmental software.
Be able to communicate professionally by email and coordinate requests with multiple campus departments.
Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Be reliable, punctual, dependable, and have a strong work ethic.
Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Be able to work up to 20 hours per week and maintain a flexible schedule based on athletic and recreational event needs.
Be available for early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends.

Nice To Haves

Interest in athletics, sports management, event management, recreation, or facility operations.
Previous experience in event planning, customer service, athletics, campus recreation, or event operations.
Experience coordinating schedules, communicating with multiple departments, or working in a team-oriented environment.
Willingness to take initiative, accept feedback, learn new skills, and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, scheduling, organizing, and executing athletic and recreational events across campus.
Support event operations for NCAA Division I teams, club sports, intramural sports, and other recreational programs.
Assist with event setup and breakdown, equipment preparation, signage, facility arrangements, and related operational needs.
Communicate and coordinate event details and requests with campus departments, including Facilities, Catering, and Audio/Visual teams.
Assist with event schedules, departmental requests, event detail tracking, and accurate record maintenance.
Use Microsoft Office programs, scheduling platforms, and SharePoint to support departmental operations.
Provide professional and friendly communication and customer service to coaches, event staff, faculty, vendors, and attendees.
Help troubleshoot event-related challenges and respond to changing needs in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborate with full-time staff, student employees, campus departments, and external vendors to execute events successfully.
Assist with additional projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Athletic Event Services team.