Football Game Day Event Staff - Usher
Posting Number:STU077
VP Area:Athletics
Division:Athletic Director Division
Department:Montagne Center
Location:Provost Umphrey Stadium
Student Supervisor:Dallas DeFoor
Work Study Required?:Yes
Job Duties:• Greet patrons attending home Football Games
• Settle seating disputes or help solve other customer concerns
• Show patrons where to find exits, bathrooms, and concession stands
• Able to work all 6 home Football Games: Thursday, 9/3 at 7:00 PM | Saturday, 9/12 at 6:00 PM | Saturday, 10/3 at 6:00 PM | Saturday, 10/17 at 6:00 PM | Saturday, 11/7 at 4:00 PM | Saturday, 11/14 at 3:00 PM
• Help point out disorderly or obnoxious patrons
• Provide assistance with patrons’ special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs
• Guide patrons to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency
• Distribute programs to patrons
• Search for lost articles or for parents of lost children
• Maintain order and ensure adherence to safety rules
• Verify credentials of patrons desiring entrance into press box or other restricted areas and permit only authorized persons to enter
• Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color or date issued
• Must be work-study eligible
• Must be able to work all 6 home Football Games (dates listed above)
• Must attend 2 training sessions in the fall – dates TBD
• Must pass a background check
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge and interest in sports/athletics
• Enthusiastic with a desire to work hard and have fun
Ability to work outdoors in various conditions: heat, cold, rain, etc., including standing for the entirety of each game.
Certifications Required:N/A
Work Hours:Roughly 6 hours/game
Job Conditions:N/A
Additional Instructions for Applicants:Looking for 10-12 qualified candidates
EEO Statement:Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Security Sensitive Statement:This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.