Gameday Student Assistant

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The Kansas Athletics Development Gameday Intern will assist in gameday preparations for assigned sport programs and premium hospitality areas. This opportunity will allow for gameday interns to gain exposure and experience in donor relations, membership engagement, game day logistics, and premium hospitality event preparation.

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Description

Summary:

The Kansas Athletics Development Gameday Intern will assist in gameday preparations for assigned sport programs and premium hospitality areas. This opportunity will allow for gameday interns to gain exposure and experience in donor relations, membership engagement, game day logistics, and premium hospitality event preparation.

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Hourly pay rate $10.00

 

Duties and Responsibilities of all Positions at Kansas Athletics:

1. Adhere to University, Big 12 Conference, Kansas Athletics and NCAA policies and procedures;
2. Maintain knowledge of departmental activities, sports schedules and procedures;
3. Foster cooperative working relationships with fellow staff members within the department;
4. Support the athletics departmental goals and philosophies as described by the Director of Athletics, and works to achieve and uphold the department’s mission statement and core values;
5. Maintain a positive attitude toward performing job duties and working with other staff members;
6. Exhibit professional decorum at all times while representing Kansas Athletics, including routine events and meetings that occur outside of the office and on the road;
7. Maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained while an employee of Kansas Athletics including all private, confidential, or sensitive information and ensuring compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations.

 

Duties and Responsibilities of this Position:

1. Assist in gameday preparations for home men’s basketball games;

2. Represent Kansas Athletics Inc. and Kansas Athletics Development with superior customer service, conduct, dedication, and a positive attitude;

3. Work in various roles as needed during gamedays, including but not limited to: greeter, parking lot assistant, hospitality ambassador, and server;

4. Assist with all other Kansas Athletics Development offsite events as needed;

5. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with little notice depending on the situation at hand;

6. Serve as a liaison between premium ticket holders, Williams Education Fund donors, Kansas Athletics Development, and hospitality staff (catering (OVG), facilities, security, and other KAI personnel), to ensure proper servicing of hospitality areas and efficient fulfillment of ticket holder’s needs and requests;

7. Serve as an extension of the Athletics Department by being knowledgeable about Kansas Athletics, Allen Fieldhouse, and all gameday operations;

8. Ensure that the hospitality/premium area is closed down properly, depending on the area assigned;

9. Perform other duties as assigned by the Kansas Athletics Development staff.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent GED;
• University of Kansas student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester (fall/spring);
• Ability and willingness to work a vast majority of home games for men’s basketball
• Demonstrated passion to provide world-class customer service, and maintain a high level of professionalism while representing Kansas Athletics;
• Be team-oriented, intrinsically motivated, and able to handle a fast-paced working environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, or holidays (Thanksgiving and Winter Break) as needed during peak game seasons;
• Maintain a valid state issued driver’s license and a safe driving record.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree seeking in related field of study such as sports management, business, or marketing;
• Knowledge of collegiate sports, or previous athletic experience in general.

 

Work Environment

This job operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment at KAI men’s basketball games and related events, including in inclement weather. This job requires flexibility and adaptability in scheduling and the ability to perform job related duties on short notice. This role routinely uses various devices including cell phones and ticket scanners. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This position may require frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 50 pounds; standing up to eight hours each day; and working in all weather conditions.

Travel

Travel is not required for this position. However, this position may require operating an automobile such as a Gator, golf-cart, or supply van.

Hours of Work

This is a part-time position.  Days and hours of work will vary based on the needs of the position. Early morning, evening and weekend work maybe required. Average work hours per week may not exceed 20 hours, or 999 hours per year.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or assignments the employee may be given for this job. Activities may change at any time with or without notice.             

 

 

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