Athletic Event Worker - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-16
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleAthletic Event WorkerRequisition NumberDU13325Department Name12H00:UKAA - OperationsWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$15.00/hr.Type of PositionTemporaryPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired Education
HS diploma or GED.
Required Related Experience
None required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None required.
Physical Requirements
All jobs require lifting, extensive walking and/or lengthy periods of standing along with exposure to both natural (i.e. weather) and event (i.e. music/crowd volume) related elements.
Shift
Days, evenings and weekends.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for assisting operations staff in all areas of event operations (i.e. ticket sales, ticket taking, parking, security, ushering, event setup, venue maintenance and other duties as assigned) at events hosted by UK Athletics. Event workers are eligible to work daily operations shifts such as stadium security, facility rovers, etc. in addition to external event hosted in UK Athletics spaces

Candidates must work the 2025 Football Season in order to be eligible for Wildcat Sporting events i.e. baseball, softball, track, soccer, tennis, and volleyball
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply09/15/2025Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.



Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Will you be enrolled in high school during the 2025-2026 school year?

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * How did you hear about the UKAD Event Staff program?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Shirt Size (Note if Men’s or Women’s).

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Please list any experience which qualifies you for a particular position (i.e. Parking Attendant, Ticket Taker, Usher, Security, etc.).

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Would you be comfortable in a position that requires a high volume of interaction with the public?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Are you comfortable with exposure to both natural (i.e.weather) and event (i.e music/crowd volume) related elements?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Are you comfortable with lengthy periods of standing?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Are you comfortable with extensive walking?
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * Are you comfortable with heavy lifting?
    • Yes
    • No
  10. * Are you currently an athletic coach for high school or middle school students?
    • Yes
    • No
  11. * If yes, please detail your involvement.

    (Open Ended Question)

  12. * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your personal NCAA record. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?
    • Yes
    • No
  13. * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation?
    • Yes
    • No
  14. * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA legislation?
    • Yes
    • No
  15. * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?
    • Yes
    • No
  16. * If you answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to both of the previous questions please type: N/A

    (Open Ended Question)

  17. * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.
    • Yes
    • No
  18. * Please select “Yes” for the games you are available for and “No” for the games you are not available for
    • I understand
  19. * August 30th, Toledo
    • Yes
    • No
  20. * September 6th, Ole Miss
    • Yes
    • No
  21. * September 13th, Eastern Michigan
    • Yes
    • No
  22. * October 18th, Texas
    • Yes
    • No
  23. * October 25th, Tennessee
    • Yes
    • No
  24. * November 8th, Florida
    • Yes
    • No
  25. * November 15th, Tennessee Tech
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
    Optional Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter




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