Football Game Day Event Staff - Usher

Position Title 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Physical Requirements

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.