Student Worker: Athletic Game Day Operations

Job Title Student Worker: Athletic Game Day Operations Agency East Texas A&M University Department Athletics Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location , Job Type Student Worker Job Description Instructions: Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document. If you need assistance with this or any other matter, please contact us at HR.

StudentHiring@ etamu.edu Position Summary The Game Day Operations & Facilities Student Assistant supports the preparation, execution, and breakdown of athletic events and special events hosted by East Texas A&M Athletics. This position assists with facility setup, event operations, fan experience initiatives, and general game day logistics to ensure a safe, professional, and welcoming environment for student-athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Game Day Operations

• Assist with the setup and breakdown of athletic venues before and after competitions.
• Prepare competition areas according to NCAA, conference, and institutional requirements.
• Set up tables, chairs, signage, barricades, hospitality areas, and other event-related equipment.
• Assist with game day staffing assignments and operational needs.
• Support crowd management and fan experience initiatives.
• Serve as an event attendant and provide customer service to fans, visiting teams, officials, and campus guests.
• Assist with parking, credential distribution, pass gate operations, and hospitality areas as assigned.
• Monitor facilities during events and report operational or safety concerns to supervisors. Facilities Support
• Assist with maintaining athletic facilities and event spaces.
• Support routine facility inspections before and after events.
• Help move, organize, store, and inventory athletic and event equipment.
• Assist with preparing locker rooms, meeting spaces, and competition venues.
• Support facility improvement projects and seasonal preparations.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are properly secured and stored following events. Championship & Special Event Support
• Assist with conference championships, tournaments, camps, clinics, and special events hosted by the athletic department.
• Help prepare hospitality areas and participant spaces.
• Assist with signage placement, venue branding, and event logistics.
• Support visiting team and official accommodations as assigned. Administrative Responsibilities
• Attend required training sessions and staff meetings.
• Maintain professionalism when interacting with student-athletes, coaches, officials, fans, and campus personnel.
• Follow university safety procedures and operational protocols.
• Complete assignments accurately and efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletics Operations staff.

Qualifications

• Current East Texas A&M University student in good academic standing.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and irregular hours based on athletic event schedules.
• Dependable and punctual.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in athletics administration, event management, facility management, sport management, or related fields.
• Previous experience with event operations, customer service, or facility support.
• Familiarity with collegiate athletics and game day operations. Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical labor associated with event setup and breakdown. Learning Outcomes Students serving in this role will gain practical experience in:
• Athletic event operations
• Facility management
• NCAA and conference event administration
• Customer service and fan engagement
• Event logistics and planning
• Leadership and teamwork
• Problem-solving in live event environments
• Collegiate athletics administration All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.