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Athletics Events and Facilities Assistant
Gannon UniversityUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026
About the role
Position Summary
Position Title
Athletics Events and Facilities Assistant
Posting Number
Division
Athletic Director's Office
Department
Athletics
Location
Erie, Pa
Position Summary
Career Readiness Learning Objectives
Communication – The student-worker will enhance their communication skills through interactions with fellow students, coaches, athletic department staff, spectators, and members of the campus community.
Teamwork – The student-worker will work in collaboration with other student-workers and athletic department staff towards a common goal. The student-worker will assume shared responsibilities related to their schedule and interests and will work with other team members to ensure that all shifts are covered and that the work is being done at a high level.
The Athletics Events and Facilities Assistant is a part-time position and is responsible for assisting the Internal Operations Coordinator and/or the Events and Facilities division. This position will assist with game day operations and supervision in the weight room and equipment room.
Essential Functions:
1. Must be able to follow instructions and work independently to achieve outlined goals.
2. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position and at a minimum lift 30lbs.
3. Work is preformed indoors and outdoors in a busy University Setting.
4. The work schedule will vary depending on the number of events. (Predominantly evening and weekend shifts)
5. Ability to operate a washer and dryer
6. Good interpersonal skills
Communication – The student-worker will enhance their communication skills through interactions with fellow students, coaches, athletic department staff, spectators, and members of the campus community.
Teamwork – The student-worker will work in collaboration with other student-workers and athletic department staff towards a common goal. The student-worker will assume shared responsibilities related to their schedule and interests and will work with other team members to ensure that all shifts are covered and that the work is being done at a high level.
The Athletics Events and Facilities Assistant is a part-time position and is responsible for assisting the Internal Operations Coordinator and/or the Events and Facilities division. This position will assist with game day operations and supervision in the weight room and equipment room.
Essential Functions:
1. Must be able to follow instructions and work independently to achieve outlined goals.
2. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position and at a minimum lift 30lbs.
3. Work is preformed indoors and outdoors in a busy University Setting.
4. The work schedule will vary depending on the number of events. (Predominantly evening and weekend shifts)
5. Ability to operate a washer and dryer
6. Good interpersonal skills
7. Detail-oriented
8. Responsible for the supervision of the varsity weight room during weekend and open weight room hours.
8. Responsible for the supervision of the varsity weight room during weekend and open weight room hours.
9. Must be able to follow instruction and work independently to achieve outlined goals.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
10. Other duties as assigned.
Must be a current student at Gannon University.
Hiring preference will be given to students who are eligible for Federal Work Study. If you are hired, your continued employment may be contingent on you remaining eligible for Federal Work Study.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Hiring preference will be given to students who are eligible for Federal Work Study. If you are hired, your continued employment may be contingent on you remaining eligible for Federal Work Study.
-Must be able to meet the physical demands:
-Must be able to lift 30lbs.
-Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy University setting. The work schedule will vary depending on the number of home events. Predominately evening and weekend responsibilities.
-Must be able to lift 30lbs.
-Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy University setting. The work schedule will vary depending on the number of home events. Predominately evening and weekend responsibilities.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
10
Job Posting Open Date
08/07/2026
Job Posting Close Date
09/30/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please contact Ed Voll, voll003@gannon.edu, Assistant Director of Athletics for Budget and Planning, with any questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring preference will be given to students who are eligible for Federal Work Study. If you are hired, your continued employment may be contingent on you remaining eligible for Federal Work Study.
Hiring preference will be given to students who are eligible for Federal Work Study. If you are hired, your continued employment may be contingent on you remaining eligible for Federal Work Study.
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