Athletics - Graduate Assistant-Game Day Operations

Job Title: GA-Game Day Operations/Event Management

Start Date: August 2025

Reports To: Director of Game Day Operations and Event Management

FLSA Classification: Part Time- Non-Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY :

This position will assist the Assistant Athletic Director-Director of Game Day Operations and Event Management in the oversight of game day management, event planning, scheduling, ticketing, supervision of work study students, and facilities for CMU Athletic Department. This is a Part-time position, not to exceed 20 hours per week.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

60% - Assist with Varsity and Varsity Reserve game day management including scheduling facilities

20% -Oversee all aspects of concessions and gates for all home games

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Job Title: GA-Game Day Operations/Event Management

Start Date: August 2025

Reports To: Director of Game Day Operations and Event Management

FLSA Classification: Part Time- Non-Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY :

This position will assist the Assistant Athletic Director-Director of Game Day Operations and Event Management in the oversight of game day management, event planning, scheduling, ticketing, supervision of work study students, and facilities for CMU Athletic Department. This is a Part-time position, not to exceed 20 hours per week.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

60% - Assist with Varsity and Varsity Reserve game day management including scheduling facilities

20% -Oversee all aspects of concessions and gates for all home games

10% - Assist in facilities management

10% - Organize/supervise and train work study students

Perform other duties as assigned

MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Partially oversee Work Study Students

Game/Event supervision, including crowd control, liaison with officials

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS :

This person must apply and be accepted into Central Methodist’s Masters’ Degree Program

Bachelors degree in Sport Management, Physical Education, Education, Business or related field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Must be able to be active for up to 12 hours in a day.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be able to use Microsoft Office/Outlook

Must have customer service skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to operate various electronic equipment (scoreboard, sound systems, PA, etc.) or willingness to learn

Have working knowledge of many different sports

Ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner

Ability to adapt to changing schedules

OTHER INFORMATION AND ATTRIBUTES:

Must be available to work nights and weekends

Must be able to perform in a high stress/fast paced environment

Must have or be able to attain a class E Drivers’ License**

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit an application, cover letter, and resume to Human Resources at HR@centralmethodist.edu.

CMU Employees provide collegial, collaborative contributions to their areas and the University as a whole. They should stimulate a harmonious, productive and inviting work environment that is customer service oriented. Each must maintain a commitment to the mission and purposes of CMU. Central Methodist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. CMU management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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