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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Athletic Services Specialist provide support, coordination, facilitation, and/or leadership for intercollegiate athletic activities and facilities; assist with the planning and execution of gameday operation activities; departmental social media content, statistics, departmental communications, and working with and coordinating student worker help.
Job Duties
- Support and/or manage the daily operations of athletic facilities and/or intercollegiate athletic activities.
- Assist from the beginning to end of game day operations for six intercollegiate sports including set up, safety coordination, athletic training needs, broadcast production, statistical intake, game day workers, and facility operations.
- Help in the planning and execution of intercollegiate team related needs from coordinating practice times, facility usage, travel, and bus coordination, etc.
- Serve as point of contact for visiting teams and game day officials in terms of pre-game communication.
- Assist with departmental social media strategy and planning helping promote events.
- Develop a fan engagement strategy to increase interest and build the reputation of GA Athletics.
- Seek new and innovative ways with the support of the Director of Athletics to identify and secure new departmental revenue streams through sponsorships, events, and fundraising.
- Assist with departmental and game day communications including game day programs, signage, pre and post-game wrap ups.
- Coordinate student workers to assist with game day activities.
- Enforce rules and regulations of athletic facilities and/or activities.
- May participate in the recruitment and retention of student athletes.
Requirements and Qualifications
- May require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.