FWS Athletics Student Assistant

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PT FED WORK STUDY STUDENT - 610105 Student Employment Frankfort, KY, US

Number of Positions: 10

Job Location: ASB 5th Floor
Gameday:Bell Gym, Exum Center, Alumni Stadium and State Stadium.

Supervisor/Timekeeper: Christian Flowers

Hours per Week (Max 20): 20 hours a week

Duties and Responsibilities:

Athletic Communications and Digital Media

• Assist with the creation, scheduling and distribution of content for departmental social media platforms.
• Assist with updating team schedules, rosters, statistics, records, biographies and other information on the athletics website.
• Help develop graphics, promotional materials, game-day content and other digital media assets.
• Capture photographs and short-form video content during practices, games, community service activities and special events.
• Assist with writing or gathering information for game previews, recaps, press releases, student-athlete features and departmental announcements.
• Monitor athletic department social media accounts and identify opportunities to promote student-athletes, coaches, teams and departmental initiatives.
• Maintain organized digital files for photographs, videos, graphics, statistics and other departmental content.
• Assist with distributing final scores, statistics and other postgame information.

Game-Day Operations

• Assist with the setup and breakdown of athletic events, including signage, tables, equipment, credentials, promotional materials and media areas.
• Support press box, scorer’s table, ticketing, hospitality and venue operations.
• Assist with team, official, media and guest check-in procedures.
• Help distribute credentials, game programs, rosters, statistics and other event materials.
• Serve as a game-day runner between the press box, scorer’s table, locker rooms, ticketing areas and event administration.
• Assist with in-game promotions, public-address information, music, video board content and sponsor recognition.
• Help monitor entrances, seating areas, media locations and other designated operational areas.
• Assist with postgame cleanup, equipment storage and event documentation.
• Report operational concerns, safety issues or guest service problems to the appropriate athletics staff member.

Statistics and Broadcasting

• Assist with the preparation and operation of statistical and broadcast equipment.
• Help verify rosters, starting lineups, uniform numbers and game information before events.
• Assist statistical personnel with spotting, stat entry, score verification and distribution of statistical reports when properly trained.
• Support livestream and broadcast productions as a camera operator, production assistant, graphics operator or other assigned role.
• Assist with testing cameras, computers, headsets, internet connections, audio equipment and other production technology.
• Help prepare broadcast graphics, starting lineups, sponsor elements and other in-game content.
• Maintain a professional and quiet working environment in press box and broadcast areas.
• Assist with archiving broadcasts, game footage and statistical files following events.

Marketing, Promotions and Fan Engagement

• Assist with the implementation of athletic marketing and promotional plans.
• Help distribute posters, schedules, flyers and other promotional materials across campus and within the community.
• Assist with student engagement initiatives, theme nights, giveaways and in-game promotions.
• Support sponsor activation and ensure that required signage, announcements and digital elements are displayed correctly.
• Help organize promotional inventory and track the distribution of giveaway items.
• Assist with community outreach activities, campus events and student-athlete engagement initiatives.
• Represent the Department of Athletics at promotional tables, orientations, campus programs and community events.

Ticketing and Customer Service

• Assist with ticket scanning, ticket sales, will-call operations and guest entry procedures.
• Provide clear and professional assistance to spectators regarding tickets, seating, parking and venue policies.
• Help prepare ticketing materials, signs, scanners and entry stations before events.
• Assist with maintaining accurate attendance and ticketing records.
• Direct guests to appropriate entrances, seating sections and service areas.
• Escalate ticketing concerns, payment issues or guest complaints to the designated supervisor.
• Protect confidential customer and transaction information.

Administrative Support

• Assist with general office responsibilities, including data entry, filing, copying, scanning and organizing departmental records.
• Help maintain calendars, event schedules, contact lists, inventory records and operational checklists.
• Assist with researching opponents, vendors, media contacts, sponsors and other departmental needs.
• Help prepare meeting materials, event documents, reports and presentations.
• Assist with organizing credentials, contracts,…