REVELxp - Event Day Staff, University of Kentucky and Keeneland

About the role

REVELxp is a premier sports hospitality company working with hundreds of college and professional teams and major sporting events to deliver exceptional fan experiences, including full-service tailgates, premium hospitality events and exclusive ticket packages. We are growing at a rapid pace and are looking for goal-oriented, purpose driven, high-energy individuals to join our team. We operate along a core set of values: service, entrepreneurship, and joy.

REVELxp is the exclusive tailgate partner for the University of Kentucky football program and Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, KY. Game day and race day staff are vital to the smooth operation of each event day, representing the REVELxp brand while providing assistance, hospitality, and customer service to each tailgating guest.

Responsibilities

• Arrive 6-7 hours prior to kickoff for Kentucky Football Games to help finalize tailgate setups (move coolers, ice, chairs) and take positions at assigned tailgate sites
• For Keeneland Race Day: morning shift arrives at 9am to help finalize tailgate setups; afternoon shift arrives at 3pm to close the tailgates and flip them for the following day's guests
• Complete any necessary final quality control checks according to layout diagrams
• Be ready and attentive at site entrance to welcome guests when they arrive and help unload their personal belongings into provided carts
• Direct guests to their assigned tent and help unload personal belongings
• Inform guests of when the tailgate site officially closes for the day
• Monitor cleanliness of each tailgate throughout the day and clear garbage to proper locations when necessary
• Be available and excited to provide great customer service throughout the entire fan experience
• Direct and help guests load their vehicles at the conclusion of their tailgate
• Assist with closing each site (manage leftover catering, proper equipment breakdown, trash management, etc.)
• Help move valuable inventory to the secured storage area or container

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A positive disposition with a passion and ability to serve others
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as a team
• High attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach
• Manual dexterity to handle event materials
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including outdoor spaces
• Good visual acuity and attention to detail

Schedule

• Kentucky home games: 7 total, spanning from September 5th to November 28th, 2026
• Keeneland Fall Meet: packages available every Wednesday through Saturday between Friday, October 2, 2026, and Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Candidates must be available to work on all Saturdays in which Kentucky has a home football game
• From start to finish, a typical tailgate lasts 9-12 hours
• Working half-shifts are common at Keeneland and can be discussed for Kentucky home games
• Part-Time (6-20 hours/week)

Pay

• $13.50/hour

Benefits

• Possibility of getting approved to watch the game in the stadium after or between shifts at your assigned tailgate site
• Most shifts allow staff to share a provided meal while working
• Great way to gain experience in the sports and hospitality industry
• Spectacular opportunity to make money while being immersed in the SEC football atmosphere and the unique staple of central Kentucky and our thoroughbred industry
• Encourages personal growth and is a great opportunity to build your network