Job Description Summary

Student employees are a highly vital part of the Athletics department. We rely on students to accomplish a significant portion of the work necessary for the day-to-day operations of our department. If you are hired as an Athletic Student Worker, you will assist in various department areas centered around your preference. Your assigned work and tasks will be based on your commitment to the job. If you take the job seriously and use it as real-world experience, you will be given tasks that allow you to grow and develop, giving you more responsibility.

Job Description

Duties and Tasks: 

The Athletic Department Student Worker would work in one of the areas below and may perform such duties below but are not limited to:

Athletic Communications – In-game stats, in-game broadcast operations for SSC Digital Network, graphic design, public address, office tasks, social media, in-game related work could also include working scoreboards, public address, field level table work, and running stats to coaches, writing

Sports Medicine: Laundry, stocking supplies and inventory, setting up and breaking down for all home game events and practices, office tasks, cleaning (treatment tables, coolers, bottles, gators, etc.).

Business Operations – Budget reconciliation, inventory management, financial reporting, assist with team travel.

Compliance Office – Assist the compliance department with various office tasks, including data entry, filing, and scanning.

Game Operations and Facility Management – Setup/Breakdown for home contests and events, in-game event operations, and day-to-day facility management

Tickets and Concessions – Sell tickets, concessions, and merchandise at all home games, prepare hot food for home events, as well as inventory and financial reporting.  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

Federal Work-Study is preferable, but Non-Federal Work-Study students are encouraged to apply. All qualifications below are not needed to apply:

Knowledge:

• Proficient in Office 365
• Awareness of general office skills and decorum a plus

Skills:

• Dependable, able to prioritize and organize, multi-task, creative thinker, outgoing, reliable, punctual, willing, and able to take charge.
• Have experience with customer service
• Work well with others in individual and group settings
• Previous knowledge, training, or experience is preferred but not required

Abilities:

• Hours will vary depending on the area you are hired to work in. Most areas require individuals to work nights and weekends. 
• Some lifting of objects up to 50 lbs. and bending and reaching may be required in some positions.
• Exposure to inclement weather for long periods in some positions
• Ability to balance many tasks and responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to manage time and stress for self and others

ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess.   The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. 

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period