Internal Operations/Facilities and Event Management Graduate Assistant

Responsibilities:

-          Learn to prioritize and organize workflows for efficient daily Athletic team set up and tear down. (sporting events, practices, commencement etc.)

-          Assist with changeover of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences rooms, and events.

-          Learn to operate side-by-side to pull groomer for all turf surfaces at Athletic Facilities.

-          Attend staff meetings and other administrative meetings as necessary to learn about the scheduling and communication necessary to run facilities and events. 

-          Learn to operate and maintain power equipment and hand tools: floor auto scrubbers, carpet extractors, high pressure washers, high speed floor buffer and vacuums.

-          Learn tools, materials and methods used in general athletic facility repairs and maintenance, including power equipment and lifts.

-          Gain exposure on the safe and efficient operation of an indoor pool (chemistry, testing, etc.).

-          Perform cleaning and related activities, including removing snow or debris from sidewalks and outside grounds.

-          Assist in supervising, scheduling, and training undergraduate student workers across various game-day roles (playing surface setup crew, ushers, ball crews, concessions, and parking attendants).

-          Assist with the planning, preparation, and execution of MIAA and NCAA postseason tournament events hosted at FHSU.

-          Coordinate the internal scheduling calendar for athletic practices, contests, and special events.

-          Assist with special athletic events such as the Tiger Auction, Hall of Fame ceremonies, student-athlete banquets, and camps/clinics.

-          Ensure game-day operations comply with NCAA Division II, MIAA Conference, and FHSU policies.

-          Assist with departmental risk management protocols and emergency action plan (EAP) implementation during athletic events.

-          Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs.

-          Perform other duties as assigned.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Noah Beckett via email: njbeckett@fhsu.edu or Jordan Flegler via email: j_flegler@fhsu.edu

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.