Athletic Events Staff

Athletics - Athletic Event Staff
Charleston Southern University

Position Overview:

The Athletic Event/Gameday Worker is responsible for assisting with the successful execution of Charleston Southern University athletic contests and special events. This position provides operational support to ensure a safe, welcoming, and professional environment for student-athletes, officials, fans, and campus guests.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities vary by role and may include, but are not limited to:

•    Assist with event set-up and teardown, including equipment placement, facility preparation, signage, and related tasks.
•    Provide customer service and assistance to visiting teams, officials, spectators, and CSU staff.
•    Help with game operational tasks such as ball retrieval, floor mopping, etc. varying on sport and NCAA requirements
•    Monitor facility conditions during events to ensure cleanliness, safety, and compliance with CSU policies.
•    Respond to guest inquiries, resolve minor issues, and escalate concerns to supervisory staff as appropriate.
•    Support emergency and safety procedures when necessary.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Attributes:

•    Current enrollment as a Charleston Southern University student in good academic standing.
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
•    Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
•    Dependable, punctual, and professional in demeanor.
•    Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the athletic schedule.
•    Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift/move equipment as required.

Preferred

•    Previous customer service or event operations experience.
•    Interest in athletics, sports management, or event coordination.

Hours:

• Part-time, approximately 0-20 hours per week. Variable hours based on home athletic event schedules.
• Evening and weekend availability required.

Compensation:

Hourly wage, based on university student employment guidelines.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should apply, resume, cover letter, and references through Paycom on the CSU Student Employee Website.

Additional Notes:

• These roles are intended to provide students with a meaningful employment experience that contributes to both their personal and career development.
• Athletics Student Employment reports to Mike Vigue, the Associate A.D. of External Operations. 
• Students enrolled in courses during the semester they are working are FICA-exempt.
• Students not enrolled in the semester are required to pay FICA taxes.
• Students are not permitted to work during chapel or scheduled class times

Eligibility/Requirement(s):

• These positions are open to all academic level student

Federal Work-Study:

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Charleston Southern University.
• Must have completed all documentation required by Financial Aid.
• Must have accepted their financial aid award.

Charleston Southern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.