Athletic Facilities Assistant

Advertising Summary: 

The Facilities Assistant for Athletics will help fulfill the VCU Athletics Mission Statement by assisting the facilities and events department. The Lead Assistant will be able to gain facility and event management knowledge while experiencing the excitement of NCAA Division l athletics. This position will assist during athletic and non-athletic events, set ups and break downs and after hours coverage of facilities. Lead Assistants should be familiar with facility policies and procedures and risk management practices.

Quantity of work hours each week is dependent upon the Athletic and special event schedule. Reporting to the Director of Facilities and Event Management, this position will need to be able to have a flexible schedule, have a positive attitude toward their job and clients, and be willing to learn and adapt to new situations.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Attend yearly orientations and sign a confirmation of read policies and procedures;
• Assist in daily and game day management for intercollegiate athletic competitions, special events, weekly meetings, fairs, concerts, etc.;
• Assist in leading set-ups, breakdowns and turnovers during unusual work hours;
• Event set up must be completed in a timely fashion, they may need to be completed in a short period of time;
• Complete facility walk-throughs and keep track of maintenance projects
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Have an interest in athletics, facilities and/or event management;
• Be reliable, punctual and have good communication skills;
• Self-motivated, yet able to work in a team environment;
• Be willing to work in all weather conditions;
• Aware of risk management practices;
• Able to life at least 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time, use stairways and ladders;

Unit: Athletics MBU

Department: Athletics Office

Salary Range: $16/hour

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hours per Week: 10-20

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

University Job Title: 17111N - Operations Specialist FM 1

Rank: Non Faculty

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Taylor Robinson
Contact Email: [email protected]