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Position Title (Classification Title): | Student Assistant |
Working Title: | Athletic Student Assistant |
Job Summary: | Student employees play a critical role in the success of the Athletics Department. These positions offer handson experience in collegiate athletics and help ensure that events run smoothly safely and professionally. Students work in a variety of areas including Game Operations Marketing/Ticketing and Athletic Communications.
Game Operations Students working in Game Operations are responsible for the physical setup and breakdown of athletic facilities and assisting with the execution of game day logistics. Roles may include:
Facility SetUp and CleanUp Court Sweeper Ushers and Greeters Ticket Scanners Visiting Team Host Official/Referee Host Ball Retrievers
These team members help create a safe and organized environment for players coaches officials and fans.
Raymond Brooks
Marketing & Ticketing Students supporting the Marketing and Ticketing teams focus on fan engagement and providing quality service to spectators. Responsibilities may include:
Ticket Sales and Scanning InGame Promotions Fan Giveaways and Contests Assisting with Special Events Customer Service and Fan Experience Support
These roles are perfect for students who enjoy working with people and promoting school spirit.
Athletic Communications Students in this area assist with media production content creation and game coverage. Positions include: Video Production and Broadcast Support Camera Operators Photography Public Address Announcing Broadcasting Play by Play Live Stats and Data Entry
Ted Johnson
These roles are ideal for students interested in sports media journalism or digital design.
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Department | Intercollegiate Athletics |
FLSA: | NonExempt |
Minimum Qualifications: | Applicants must be a student enrolled for credit. Applicants may be a student at UWF or any other college university or high school. A student enrolled at an institution other than UWF must provide proof of attendance by submitting a registration/fee payment receipt from the school they will attend. |
Position Qualifications: | Must display tactfulness in dealing with the public and be able to do so without supervision. Dependable and ability to followthrough with tasks. Must be able to handle emergency situations comfortably Must show commitment to the job and an understanding of the job responsibilities Possess and display attention to detail in his or her daytoday work. Flexibility and problem solving ability Have a desire to learn through a challenging handson experience Must be upbeat motivated and able to work as a team and possess good customer services skills. |
Preferred Qualifications | A driver license is required to drive departmental golf carts and van for on campus errands. CPR Certified |
Physical Demands: | - Physical Requirements: Regularly involves lifting bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more disagreeable environmental factors such as heat cold noise dust dirt chemicals etc. with often to the point of being objectionable.
- Impact of Deadlines:Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume seasonal and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
- Standing: Daily
- Walking:Daily
- Sitting:Occasionally
- Reaching with hands and arms:Daily
- Climbing or balancing:Occasionally
- Stooping:Occasionally
- Use of hands to handle objects:Daily
- Lifting up to 10lbs:Daily
- Lifting up to 25lbs:Daily
- Lifting over 25lbs:Occasionally
- Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally:Daily
- Hearing as perceive sound by ear:Daily
- Vision as distinguish colors & depth:Daily
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Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job: | |
Number of Vacancies | Multiple |
Work Hours | Nights and Weekends |
FTE | 0.25 |
Salary Range | $15.00 |
Pay Basis | Hourly |
Closing Date: | 11/07/2025 |
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: . Applicants are required to attach a resume cover letter and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email . |