Game Day Helper

Open Position: Game Day Staffer

Reports to: Associate Director of Athletics 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When Needed: Ongoing with an immediate need for 2026-2027 Fall & Winter Seasons

University Prep is seeking a talented, dynamic and compassionate Game Day Staffer to help us advance our vision of being an inclusive community of learners that provides an outstanding education for each individual in a diverse student population. We are looking for an individual committed to the academic, social and emotional needs and fluctuations of middle school students; someone who can work effectively independently as well as part of a team. We need a leader who understands best practices in teaching soccer and who is passionate about teaching to middle school students and enhancing student life. We are looking for staff and faculty who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education. If that sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you. 

Who We Are: 

University Prep is an independent 6-12 school located in an urban residential section of Seattle, WA, one of the country’s most diverse and dynamic cities. We are a strong and vibrant community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni who collaboratively create an exceptional educational experience for every student. The School is a place of great teaching and joyful learning; a community that joins together to raise up our children to be caring and productive adults; a place where all students and families have equitable access to all the school has to offer, and a place where we aspire for every family and student to feel equally enfranchised and at home. University Prep believes that our shared values of integrity, respect, and responsibility are essential to accomplish our mission of developing each student’s potential to become an intellectually courageous, socially responsible citizen of the world.

Job Summary: 

The Athletic Department is offering a seasonal job opportunity in Event Management working closely with athletic team operations. Candidates must be available for 1 to 3 evenings a week or on a Saturday during the sport season, with typical work hours ranging from 3;00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Exact shift frequency, days, and times will vary based on the specific sport you are hired to assist with. 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provides customer service, direct leadership, and general supervision of score table 
• Assists athletic staff with game day set-up and take-down 
• Provides Scorekeeping and Clock operation for games in the Pumadome 
• Maintains and operates the proper use of equipment and supplies
• Enforces facility and equipment rules
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents
• Since safety and security are everyone’s responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials and facilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Compensation: 

• Employees are paid the last working day of each month
• Employees are paid at a rate of $25.00 per hour

Required Education, Training and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Must possess or be willing to obtain valid First Aid/CPR card 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be dependable
• General knowledge of the sport you will be working 
• Ability to operate scorebook
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
• Sense of humor, energy and enthusiasm and ability to hold students and oneself to high expectations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and strong work ethic
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Proficient in appropriate computer skills and office equipment
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work outside in any weather
• Some local travel may be required

Position open until filled. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

Thank you for your interest in this position and in University Prep.

www.universityprep.org

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position.

It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Salary : $25