Athletics Event Services

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Position Information

Job Title

Athletics Event Services

Department

Athletic Game Operations

Job Code

C65524

Job category

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Position Details

Position Information

Job Title

Athletics Event Services

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Department

Athletic Game Operations

Job Code

C65524

Job category

Full Time Staff

Terms and Hours

Full Time benefited position, generally works 40 hours per week and overtime will likely be required during certain work weeks based on operational needs.

Salary Range

Starting Hourly Wage $17.14; commensurate with experience

Job Summary

The University of Portland is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Athletics Event Staff team as a key support for athletic operations. The University of Portland is part of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (

NCAA

) Division I West Coast Conference (

WCC

). Submit your application for this entry level, full time benefited position and gain hands on experience in athletic game management while being part of a vibrant campus community!

The Athletics Event Services position is responsible for providing key support for University Athletics events and helps to maintain the overall operations of a variety of University Athletics facilities. Support for University Athletics events includes but is not limited to major event set-ups and tear-downs, moving furniture, cleaning, and preparation for event turnover. This position will support events such as

NCAA

athletic competitions, student orientation weekend, commencement, and other community special events held in the Athletics facilities.

The work is physical and often requires heavy lifting. Daily tasks will be performed based on the needs of the Athletics Department, assigned work orders, and designated projects. Overtime may be required and/or assigned to support University events as needed. This position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities & Game Operations.

University of Portland Athletics is committed to change and stands against racism and systemic discrimination, in our Department, program, on our campus, and in our community. We are committed to the well-being, education and equality of every person, and are committed to continued action to drive societal and systematic change.

Core Duties

Perform set-up at event locations; this includes but is not limited to, setting up basketball hoops, volleyball nets, soccer goal tents, staging, chairs and tables, and modifying overall room layouts based on the purpose of the space.

Perform turnover and tear down at event locations, including dismantling and storing all equipment, staging and seating, and signage after event.

Perform event set-up, turnover, and tear down and provide light custodial services to assigned areas as needed.

Navigate athletic areas across campus carrying materials and supplies for on-site athletic event setup and tear down using University owned motorized vehicles.

Assist with athletic laundry services, including operating and maintaining laundry equipment to ensure the cleanliness of uniforms, towels, and linens. Fold and organize clean laundry for easy distribution.

Respond to work orders as directed by supervisor and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner to maintain function and cleanliness of athletic event locations.

Support in game management as needed to ensure spectators do not gain entry to access points designated for use by student athletes, coaches, and game officials.

Provide excellent customer service to student athletes, coaches, spectators, and other event attendees.

Other duties as relevant to the duties of the position or as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Please note that the above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s purview and responsibility.

Education & Experience

Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: Associates Degree.

Preferred: Prior events set-up and teardown experience in athletics setting.

Or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.

Certifications & Licenses

Required: Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Superior attention to detail.

Strong customer service orientation.

Ability to read, understand, and carry out labels, directions and work orders.

Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to meet the requirements of the position.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions, generally in a sequence or with scheduled work activities occurring on a regular basis.

Knowledge of

OSHA

/safety regulations and ability to become certified in various training.

Ability to operate basic tools and equipment, i.e. basic hand tools, forklift, high lift, pallet jack, power washer, etc.

Competence with and commitment to diversity and inclusion; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.

Ability to establish effective working relationships, professional rapport, and effectively accomplish work within a University setting that includes a wide array of individuals, groups, policies, and processes.

Effective ability to use and learn computers, technology, software, and applications at level of sophistication required for the duties of the position, including, without limitation, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the internet, and computerized maintenance management systems.

All University of Portland positions require the ability to quickly learn and use new technologies, software, and applications in depth and at level of proficiency required for duties of the position. In most situations, the necessity of learning, using, and supporting new technologies, software, and/or applications does not change a job description nor make the position one that involves higher level duties.

Physical Requirements

Frequently: stand, walk, bend, use fingers and hands to handle materials and tools or equipment, and reach with hands and/or arms.

Occasionally: sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Frequently: lift and/or move up to 70 pounds with or without assistance and with or without the use of devices and/or equipment to assist in the lifting effort.

Frequently: ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary.

As necessary: ability to travel by car or air; ability to drive a vehicle.

Working Conditions

Overtime hours may be required with little or no notice.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles or blood borne pathogens and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock and works with vibration causing tools or equipment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Standards

Respect for the University’s mission and Catholic identity: demonstrates commitment to learning, respecting, and contributing to the mission of the University, a Catholic and Congregation of Holy Cross institution. The University’s mission statement states in relevant part: “we pursue teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world.” The University’s Statement of Inclusion states in relevant part: “Our belief in the inherent dignity of each person is founded upon the social teaching of the Catholic Church. At the center of that teaching is the fundamental mandate that every person, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, social or economic class, age, or disability shall be treated with respect and dignity.”

The full Mission Statement is at: www.up.edu/about/mission .

The full Statement of Inclusion is at: https://www.up.edu/disclosure... .

Promote culture of safety: demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Compliance with laws and policies and procedures: subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University, departmental, and other applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to, the personnel, business, and/or other policies of the University.

Compliance with driving-related laws and requirements: when conducting university business while driving, must comply with the Oregon Vehicle Code and University of Portland driving requirements.

Interpersonal skills: demonstrates the ability to work professionally with all University of Portland community members, external organizations, and any other person or organization employee interacts with in his or her University capacity.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick time and vacation time consistent with University policies, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account benefits, tuition remission benefits generally starting after 90 days (employee) or 2 years (spouse and children) of employment, retirement contributions generally starting after 2 years of employment, and eligibility for the University’s home purchase assistance program consistent with program requirements. (Benefits are subject to all relevant University policies, practices, contracts, and any other relevant materials.)

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S199-2023 | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Estimated Start Date | | | Open Date | | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions Summary |
Are you passionate about sports and looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of the action?

The University of Portland is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Athletics Event Staff team! The University of Portland is part of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division I West Coast Conference (WCC).

Submit your application for the Athletic Events Staff entry level, full time benefited position and gain hands on experience in athletic game management while being part of a vibrant campus community! |

Required Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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