Part-Time Athletics and Game Help

Position Title:
Part-Time Athletics and Game Help

Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:

51600 - Gen Athletics

Advertised Salary:
Varies depending on assignment; see job summary for more information

Benefits:



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:
Provide assistance with general athletic duties, including ticket takers, clock/shot operators, scoreboard operators, announcers, and game-day ticket managers. Pay Rates are listed below: Football: Announcer $150.00 per game; Scoreboard $60.00 per game; Book $60.00 per game; Game Clock $60.00 per game; Play Clock $60.00 per game; Spotter $60.00 per game; Official/Visitor Host $100.00 per game
Basketball: Announcer $40.00 per game/$80.00 double header; Scoreboard $40.00 per game/$80.00 double header; Book $40.00 per game/$80.00 double header; Game Clock or Shot Clock $40.00 per game/$80.00 double header; Stats $50.00 per game/$100.00 double header.
Volleyball: Announcer $75.00 per game; Scoreboard $50.00 per game
Soccer: Announcer $50.00 per game; Scoreboard $50.00 per game
Stunt: Announcer $100.00 per event
Hockey: Announcer $200 per game; Stats $50.00 per game

Position Type:
Staff

Required Education:
High School Diploma

Required Work Experience:
None

Required Licenses and Certifications:


Physical Demands:

• Office Environment


• Bending


• Moving


• Reaching


• Sitting


• Twisting


• Lifting


• Pulling/Pushing


• Repetitive movement


• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Preferred applicants will have previous experience in game day events or operations and knowledge of the sport they are interested in.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide assistance with general athletic duties, such as ticket takers, clock/shot operators, scoreboard operators, announcers, and game-day ticket managers.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
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:
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:

October 12, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled?:
Yes

Posting Close Date:

February 1, 2027

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.

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