Athletics Facilities and Event Management Game Day Assistant

Job Description

The Vanderbilt University Athletics Facilities and Event Management Department is looking to hire motivated individuals with an interest in athletics facility management and event operations. This position is responsible for assisting with the execution of home events. This is part-time, flex position (not benefit eligible) and is paid at the rate of $10/hour

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to the Event Manager during all aspects of assigned events

Job Description

The Vanderbilt University Athletics Facilities and Event Management Department is looking to hire motivated individuals with an interest in athletics facility management and event operations. This position is responsible for assisting with the execution of home events. This is part-time, flex position (not benefit eligible) and is paid at the rate of $10/hour

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to the Event Manager during all aspects of assigned events

• Assist with setup and breakdown for assigned athletic events (football, basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, lacrosse, cross country, track, bowling, swimming, golf)

• Serve as liaison for visiting teams and officials at assigned events

• Collaborate with other departments during the execution of events

• Assist with special events as assigned, including set-up, execution, and breakdown

• Responsible for reviewing event protocols to obtain a working knowledge of operations

• Complete other duties as requested

Qualifications

• Commitment to working nights, weekends, and holidays determined by home event schedule

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Dependable team-oriented individual with a service attitude

• Available for seven Vanderbilt Football home games, as well as other athletics home events, such as basketball, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, and cross country/track

-2024 Home Football Schedule: Sat 8.31, Sat 10.26, Sat 9.7, Sat 11.9, Sat 10.5, Sat 11.30, Sat 10.19.

• Ability to lift up to approximately 50 pounds

• Background check will be required if selected

Preferred Qualifications

• Interested candidates currently enrolled at MTSU, Belmont, Lipscomb, Travecca or Cumberland University as an undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in pursuing a career in professional or collegiate athletics are encouraged to apply. Vanderbilt University students that may wish to apply should talk with a HireADore representative to sign up.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.