Associate Event Manager Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

The position is responsible for assisting in the daily event and operations of the Sports and Activity Center (SAC). This includes but is not limited to the day to day operations of the Issue Room, Wellness Center and Strength Center. You will also have the opportunity to work with the event management staff before,
during, and after home NCAA competitions.

Our athletic department consists of 15 NCAA Division II varsity sports that compete in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. We also host campus club teams, intramural groups and facility rentals to various organizations. This position reports to a combination of individuals based on where the need in our athletic department is the greatest. You may be required to work weekends and evenings.

Job Responsibilities:

A. Facility Operations

Ensure that all equipment follows safety regulations, NCAA guidelines and federal, state, and county public health and safety regulations.

Work with the Associate Athletic Director of Facilities & Capital Projects to understand facility policies and procedures to include facility access, emergency action plans, standard operating procedures, and preventative maintenance (i.e. COOP).

B. Manage Issue Room

Responsible for the day to day management of athletic equipment and laundering of athletic apparel for all varsity sports.

Enforce policies and procedures that follow university rules and regulations (facility guidelines, facility space priorities, facility access, standard operating procedures, emergency action plans) that strive towards zero tolerance.

Work closely with the Associate Athletic Director of Facilities & Capital Projects several days a week (i.e. equipment issuance & collection, locker & lock issuance and clearance, daily laundry needs, and preparation for practice and home games).

Ability to effectively receive verbal and written instructions that explain daily/weekly/annual facility and equipment cleaning.

C. Game Day Operations

Organize and perform game day operations including locker room, official area and team bench preparation, serving as event manager for athletic games.

Prepare and assist in the maintenance of the outdoor athletic fields for competition.

Assist with operating the Ranger Store, ticket sales, and selling concessions.

D. Fitness Center Attendant

Assist with selling/renewing SAC memberships.

Responsible for adhering to cleaning protocols and maintaining cleanliness of facilities.

Provide friendly, effective customer service to facility patrons.

E. Other Duties

Will be assigned by the Associate Athletic Director of Facilities & Capital Projects, Intramurals & Facilities Operation Coordinator, and Event & Operations Coordinator.

Physical Demands:

Physical labor includes lifting, moving, pushing, etc. a variety of items within the building or at outside fields. Operating mechanical equipment and being on your feet for several hours of the day is also necessary.

Athletics

$15 per hour

Currently enrolled at UW Parkside.

Pursuing a degree in Sports Management (or related field)

Ability to demonstrate strong skills in leadership, motivation of staff and good verbal/written communications.

Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing longrange program improvements.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies and SAC members.

Ability to collaborate with other student employees effectively.

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Prefer knowledge of CPR, AED and First Aid.

Qualify for work study financial aid assistance.

Previous experience working within an athletic facility/event management or comparable work environment

High school diploma and actively working toward a college degree

To apply, please click on the blue hyperlink to the Workday Internal Jobs Site for Students towards the top of the job posting where it says Current Students. You will then be directed to login into Workday, please use your Ranger email and password. Please upload your resume. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.

Luke Hooker, hooker@uwp.edu

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.(see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

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