What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Staff (Part-Time) position at Ferris State University and Careers?
Job no: 497588
Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Staff, Part-Time
Work type: Staff
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Staff, Part-Time
Position Title:
Athletic Staff (Part-Time)
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
51700 - Camp Overhead
Advertised Salary:
14.00
Benefits:
Part Time Support
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:
Temporary
Part-Time/Full-Time:
Part-Time
Union Group:
N/A
Term of Position:
As Needed
At Will/Just Cause:
At Will
Summary of Position:
This is an basic athletic help position that will be asked to fill in as needed around the athletic complex, fields and facilities.
This position is on a part time as needed basis with no guarantee of hours and will be used to fill in gaps in our student worker staff.
The job duties will vary depending on the needs and the schedule of teams and events.
This part time as needed position will work mainly on campus holidays and breaks along with evenings and weekends.
This position could be working inside or outside regardless of the weather.
This position is on a part time as needed basis with no guarantee of hours and will be used to fill in gaps in our student worker staff.
The job duties will vary depending on the needs and the schedule of teams and events.
This part time as needed position will work mainly on campus holidays and breaks along with evenings and weekends.
This position could be working inside or outside regardless of the weather.
Position Type:
Staff
Required Education:
High School diploma or equivalent
Required Work Experience:
Previous experience with a sport or team or assisting at a sport facility
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Carrying
- Inclement Weather
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Would prefer individuals who have been involved with multiple sports teams and are aware of the numerous things that go into practices, games and hosting events.
Individuals with experience working with a college sports team, or college athletic facility would be preferred.
Individuals with experience working with a college sports team, or college athletic facility would be preferred.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Game Operations staff duties, such as sweeping the floors, taking tickets or assisting with game promotions.
Team manager duties such as taking care of equipment and uniforms, coordinating snacks and meals for road trips, filling water bottles
Facility duties such as opening or closing the building and or individual rooms, moving equipment or packages, monitoring events, and the areas that the general public are allowed in by directing the flow of guests and visitors.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Team manager duties such as taking care of equipment and uniforms, coordinating snacks and meals for road trips, filling water bottles
Facility duties such as opening or closing the building and or individual rooms, moving equipment or packages, monitoring events, and the areas that the general public are allowed in by directing the flow of guests and visitors.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities:
Organized and detail-oriented
Motivated self-starter
Ability to work with large groups of people
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic and life experiences.
Motivated self-starter
Ability to work with large groups of people
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic and life experiences.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Initial Application Review Date:
February 16, 2026
Open Until Position is Filled?:
Yes
Posting Close Date:
EEO Statement:
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
Advertised: 30 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
Salary : $14