Athletic Operations Assistant - Temporary

Job Profile

The Athletics Operations Assistant provides support to Athletic Operations within the Department of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Pennsylvania. This position will primarily work night and weekend shifts supervising evening programming and facilities and supporting any athletic or business development event operation needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary or secondary event manager of home athletic and business development events as assigned.
• Manage setup & breakdown of all home athletic competitions or business development events.
• Provide area facility supervision of Franklin Field, the Palestra, Penn Park, River Fields Complex, & the Tse Sports Center.
• Oversee evening & weekend programming and work study staff in assigned areas.
• Perform Operations administrative work as assigned by one of the Supervisors.
• Perform tasks related to game management when necessary (clock/scoreboard operation, PA announcer, ball runner, play music, ticket scanning, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree candidate in Sports Management, Recreation, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a collegiate athletics & recreation department desired, preferably in event operations or customer service.
• Must possess strong oral communication skills and be self-motivated to accomplish tasks on your own.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics

Pay Range

$7.25 - $15.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level.

Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.

Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.