Assistant for Game Day Operations

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Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The Assistant for Game Day Operations reports to the Coordinator of Game Day Operations supports the athletic department with all logistics for game day events to ensure the games run efficiently and fairly.  This position requires working nights and weekends as appropriate.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Assists the Director of Game Day Operations with day-to-day operations for game days
• Assists with set-up and break-down of events/games
• Monitor and support student-workers
• Assist with equipment distribution, cleaning, and set-up
• Provide first line support for equipment issues or game day needs
• Support visiting teams and athletic trainers on game day
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.
• Other duties and projects assigned by the Coordinator of Game Day Operations

Other Functions: 

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, and sometimes outdoor environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work weekdays, evenings and weekends;
• Ability to interact with all levels of the university community.
• Proficient computer skills; ability to compile information into report form.
• Confidence in using own initiative and judgment to organize, administer, and communicate (oral and written) to follow through independently on assigned tasks. 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree preferred;
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and meet University of Bridgeport’s Driving Requirements;
• Experience with game day operation is preferred;
• Previous experience working in a collegiate athletic facilities or equipment room management preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Valid license & insured vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Work Environment

Physical Activity

Lifting Requirements 

Vision requirements (Especially relevant if driving is required by the job)

__        Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

___      Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

___      Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

___      Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

            left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

___      Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

            spatial relationships)

___X   No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)