Temporary - Athletic Event Staff

Department Statement

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Position Title: Temporary - Athletic Event Staff

Category: Casual Wage

Employment: Part Time

Division: Athletics

Department: Athletic Event Management

Pay: $16.00 / hour

Schedule: Evenings and weekends, as needed.

Athletic Event Staff members will be needed for Colgate athletic events (football, soccer, field hockey, basketball, ice hockey, lacrosse, softball, and volleyball). Pay ranges from $15.55/hour and up, depending on the job position. Must be able to work as needed, which are mostly evenings and weekends. Become part of the “one team” culture with great customer service skills.

• Ticket Takers: Collecting game tickets for admission into Colgate athletic home events.
• Ticket Sellers: Selling game tickets for Colgate athletic home events.
• Will Call Attendants: Distribute game tickets from various constituents, must follow NCAA, Patriot League, ECAC Hockey, and Colgate University ticket policies.
• Ushers: Assisting fans to their seats, securing the home facility, and providing event information to customers.
• Parking Attendants: Facilitating customers through the three parking lots available for Colgate home football and men’s ice hockey games.
• Score Clock Operators: Operating the scoreboard controller at Colgate athletic home events, working with official crew during game.
• Statisticians (basketball/volleyball only): Tracking official game stats, working with official crew during games.
• Instant Replay Operator (basketball/volleyball/ice hockey only): Tracking game situations, working with officials, must train and attend mandatory training sessions before start of season.
• Instant Replay Spotter (Football only): Assisting the Instant Replay Operator in reviewable game situations during the game, working with officials.
• Penalty Box Personnel (Ice hockey only): Assisting with timing of penalties and placement/removal of goals during intermissions.
• Kiosk Attendant (Ice hockey only): Selling Colgate Athletics’ apparel at home events.

Employee must be dependable, able to work flexible hours, and have great customer service skills with the public. Must be able to stand for extended periods in various weather conditions, work collegially with diverse faculty, staff, and students, and be at least 18 years old. Application review begins on July 01, 2025.

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time in a variety of weather conditions.

Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program consistent with NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved must maintain competency and knowledge of the rules and act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance, reporting violations as required. Failure to cooperate can be grounds for termination with cause.

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, including campus crime and fire statistics and policies. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Printed copies can be requested via email at cusafety.