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Temporary - Athletic Event Staff
Job Category Casual Wage Position Title Temporary - Athletic Event Staff Full Time/Part Time Part Time Division Athletics Department Athletic Event Management Hiring Wage/Salary Range 16.60 / hour and up
Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume. Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore. This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.
Colgate University, an NCAA Division I member of ECAC Hockey and the Patriot League Conference, invites applications for Temporary Athletic Event Staff.
Athletic Event Staff members will be needed for Colgate athletic events (football, soccer, field hockey, basketball, ice hockey, lacrosse, softball, and volleyball). Pay ranges from 16.60/hour and up, depending on the job position. Must be able to work as needed, which are mostly evenings and weekends. Become part of the “one team” culture with great customer service skills.
Various job positions are available, for the athletic event staff positions:
- Ticket Takers: Collecting game tickets, for admission into Colgate athletic home events
- Ticket Sellers: Selling game tickets, for Colgate athletic home events
- Will Call Attendants: Distribute game tickets from various constituents (e.g. home/visiting team guests, unofficial/official visits, will call pick up, etc.). Must follow all NCAA, Patriot League, ECAC Hockey, and Colgate University ticket policies.
- Ushers: Assisting fans to their seats, secure home facility, and provide event information to customers.
- Parking Attendants: Facilitate the customers through the three (3) parking lots available for Colgate home football and men’s ice hockey games.
- Score Clock Operator(s): Operating the scoreboard controller, at Colgate athletic home events. Will work with official crew during game.
- Statisticians (basketball/volleyball): Tracking the official game stats of the Colgate athletic games. Will work w