Temporary Event Support, Athletics

Wesleyan University • Middletown, CT

1d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Wesleyan Athletic Department, located in the Freeman Athletic Center, a state-of-the art-facility, is a member of the prestigious New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). They sponsor 30 varsity sports and believe athletics plays an integral part in a Wesleyan scholar–athlete’s liberal arts education. Highly trained and dedicated faculty coaches, administrators and staff work collaboratively and tirelessly to assist student-athletes in reaching their academic and athletic goals. Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director, Facilities and Event Operations, the Temporary Event Support Staff are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment during events. Responsibilities include: Monitoring access points Patrolling the Freeman Athletics Center Responding to incidents Assisting with crowd control Other duties as assigned. This is an on-campus position.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to defuse tense situations and manage crowds calmly.
• Ability to maintain an approachable and respectful demeanor while engaging with event attendees.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with large college events and championships.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring access points
• Patrolling the Freeman Athletics Center
• Responding to incidents
• Assisting with crowd control
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
• Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees