Graduate Assistant, Game Operations

Saint Leo University Brasil • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Graduate Assistant, Game Operations assists the Director of Game Day Operations & Events and develops critical-thinking skills through direct involvement in overseeing game-day operations and events. The role supports home competitions and special events, facility upkeep, student-worker scheduling, game-day planning, and athletic department operations. The position also includes duties such as operating and maintaining equipment and vehicles, coordinating deliveries, and completing other assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification, or completion of the course within two months of employment.
• Leadership skills.
• Highly organized, with attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to become certified to drive university vehicles and assist with the athletic department motor pool, including vans and golf carts.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with facility setup for all home competitions, including special events.
• Assist in managing schedules for game operations student workers.
• Learn specialized game operations roles, such as scorekeeping, scoreboard operation, and shot clock operation.
• Conduct regular athletic facility walk-throughs and evaluations for maintenance, safety, and upkeep.
• Research and implement ideas to enhance branding, equipment, technology, and the environment at facilities.
• Assist with golf cart maintenance and management.
• Work with head coaches on game-day planning and communication.
• Manage storage areas in various facilities to maintain cleanliness.
• Enter facilities work orders for repairs, cleaning, and other needs.
• Assist with vendor deliveries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free tuition for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Tuition Exchange opportunity for employees’ dependents.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Group medical plan with Teledoc, Surgery Plus, and a wellness incentive program.
• Employer-funded health reimbursement account.
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Employer-funded employee assistance program with healthcare and dependent options.
• Employer-provided life insurance.
• Discounted on-campus dining meal plans.
• Nationwide pet insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Wellness Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level