General Athletics Assistant - Temporary
Work Days: Varied
Shift Start/End Time: Varies based on the business need.
Hours Per Week: 10
Weeks Per Year: Varies based on the business need.
Pay status and classification: Non-exempt, Temporary part-time. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.
Supervisor: Director of Athletic Facilities & Event Management
Position Purpose: The General Athletics Temporary Assistant provides support for athletic event operations, facility management, game day administration, parking operations, and rental supervision. This position plays a key role in ensuring a positive experience for student-athletes, coaches, officials, spectators, and facility renters during athletic contests and special events.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist with game day operations for varsity athletic contests, including setup, event support, and breakdown.
- Support parking operations during athletic events, managing traffic flow, directing guests, and maintaining safe access to facilities.
- Conduct facility opening and closing procedures as assigned.
- Assist with event setup and breakdown, including tables, chairs, signage, barricades, tents, and athletic equipment.
- Provide customer service and guidance to visiting teams, officials, spectators, and campus guests.
- Serve as on-site support during external facility rentals, ensuring compliance with facility policies and rental agreements.
- Monitor facilities during events and report maintenance, safety, or security concerns to supervisory staff.
- Assist with equipment transportation and storage.
- Support special events hosted by the Athletics Department and external organizations.
- Perform other operational and administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required; college coursework or degree preferred.
- Interest in athletics, event management, sports administration, coaching, or facility operations.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the athletics event schedule.
- Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in athletics, event operations, facility management, customer service, or parking operations.
- Familiarity with collegiate athletics and event environments.
Working Conditions
- Primarily works in athletic venues and outdoor environments.
- Requires standing and walking for extended periods.
- Must be comfortable working in varying weather conditions and during large public events.
Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is $20.00. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Location: Schenectady, NY
We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.
We offer great benefits even for temporary employees, including:
Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and On-Campus Wellness Programs
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the athletics event schedule
- Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented
- Interest in athletics, event management, sports administration, coaching, or facility operations
- College coursework or degree
- Previous experience in athletics, event operations, facility management, customer service, or parking operations
- Familiarity with collegiate athletics and event environments
What We Do
Founded in 1795 in Schenectady, New York, Union College is a highly selective, private, residential liberal arts college. It is distinguished by its unique integration of a rigorous liberal arts education with accredited engineering programs. As one of the oldest colleges in the United States, Union emphasizes undergraduate research, interdisciplinary study, and close faculty mentorship to develop students who lead with wisdom and courage.
