Athletics Game Day Assistant

Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Staff Job Type: Part Time Staff Posted On: Tue Oct 13 2026 Job Description: Job Summary: Under general supervision, assist in the coordination and execution of the Athletic Department game day operations. The Athletics Game Day Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring athletic events operate efficiently, safely, and in alignment with conference, region, NJCAA and departmental policies and goals. Job Responsibilities: Assist in the training, supervision, and evaluation of game day staff and student employees.Create weekly work schedule for game day staff and student employees.Coordinate game management for home contests including the set-up and tear down of game day equipment.Coordinate and/or schedule the filming and livestreaming of home athletic events via Hudl and Gamechanger.Act as the game administrator for select home athletic events.Assist in the collection of vendor documentation for the payment of officials.Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Supervision Received: Administrative supervision is received from the Director of Athletics. Functional supervision is received from the Athletics & Fitness Center Operations Coordinator. Supervision Exercised: Functional supervision will be exercised over game day casual employees and student employees. Job Requirements: Education, Work Experience, and Qualifications: High school education or equivalent, some college preferred.One year of college or high school game day experience is required. Experience directing and supervising game day and/or student employees preferred.Experience with game management technology and computer literacy is required; experience with HUDL, Gamechanger, scoreboard consoles, and/or live stating preferred.Ability to work flexible hours at both the Des Plaines campus and off-site locations, including evening and weekend hours, consistent with Athletics program needs.Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently is required.A high level of interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to deliver services in an environment where there is an emphasis on customer service is required.Ability to interact professionally and tactfully with people of different levels of education, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences, and to exhibit a high level of respect to fellow employees and the College community at large. CPR and First Aid certification maintenance is required. These certifications can be obtained and maintained while employed at the college. Working Environment and Physical Demands: Light lifting up to 50 lbs. and light carrying up to 50 lbs. Ability to reach above shoulder. Periods of time spent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending and stooping. Mobility to move from building to fields on-campus and off-campus venues. Work is performed with little or no exposure to adverse working conditions. Additional Information: SALARY: $22.68 per hour HOURS: 25 hours per week (Ability to work flexible hours at both the Des Plaines campus and off-site locations, including evening and weekend hours, consistent with Athletics program needs) Based on the needs of the college and with Administrator approval, some positions at the college may have a hybrid schedule option available after 30 working days. For information regarding employment eligibility, please visit our employment at Oakton web page. Equal Opportunity Employer