Athletics Event Staff

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The Athletics Event Staff assists in the execution of intercollegiate athletic events, ensuring a positive and safe experience for student-athletes, staff, and fans. This role supports all aspects of game day operations, including event setup and breakdown, ticketing, ushering, and concessions. This position is ideal for students or individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience in collegiate athletics and event management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with setup of athletic venues, including courts/fields, seating areas, signage, and equipment

• Support post-event teardown and cleanup to restore facilities to operational standards

• Provide customer service to spectators, alumni, and campus community members

• Perform game day roles such as ticket sales/scanning, ushering, crowd management, and concessions support

• Enforce venue policies and assist with maintaining a safe and welcoming environment

• Operate ticketing systems and point-of-sale (POS) equipment accurately

• Direct fans to seating areas, restrooms, concessions, and exits

• Work collaboratively with athletic staff, campus security, and event personnel

• Assist with special events such as tournaments, playoffs, and campus-hosted competitions

Work Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor collegiate athletic facilities

• Energetic, fast-paced game day atmosphere

• Exposure to varying weather conditions for outdoor sports

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Ability to lift and carry equipment (up to 25–50 lbs)

• Frequent bending, lifting, and movement during setup and teardown

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Athletics

Compensation:

$11.25 per hour

Required Qualifications:

• Be currently enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside

• Have a GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Qualify for work study financial aid assistance.

• Previous experience working within an athletic facility/event management or comparable work environment.

How to Apply:

To apply, please click on the blue hyperlink to the Workday Internal Jobs Site for Students towards the top of the job posting where it says Current Students. You will then be directed to login into Workday, please use your Ranger email and password. Please upload your resume. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.

Contact Information:

Ryan Ridley; Ridley@uwp.edu

Legal Notices and Important Information 

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)  

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.  

Reasonable Accommodations 

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability. 

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Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire. 

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.