WORK IN ATHLETICS
Work Study Interest Form
Immaculata University Sports Information Workers – * FEDERAL WORK STUDY or INTERNSHIP HOURS
The Immaculata University sports information office is in search of organized and reliable student assistants to fill several roles specific to the production of multimedia content throughout the school year. While student assistants are not required to choose a specific job position within the office, they are encouraged to express their desired interest when applying and will have a focus if hired. Below is a list of positions the Sports Information office looks to fill during both the Fall and Spring semesters. Hours are determined by the varsity sports schedule and needs of each position. Some hours are also available over academic breaks (Fall, Winter, Spring, etc.). Also, office hours can possibly be offered depending upon the workload and position of focus.
Sports Information Social Media and Statistics: Assist the Sports Information Director in keeping stats at home athletic events for all sports and running social media as well. Experience and/or a vast knowledge and interest in sports is a plus. Spots are limited and will be carefully selected so inquire quickly. If you are a sports fanatic and/or have kept stats as a team manager in high school, this could be a good fit.
Public Address Announcing: Student Assistants that perform public address duties include announcing starting line-ups, all game action, public address announcements, presentations, contests, and other duties as assigned. The PA Announcer is the main voice of the Mighty Mac Athletics while in the stadium. The PA Announcer works closely with the sports information staff and others to create a fan-friendly and entertaining experience for all in attendance. No experience is necessary, but strong vocal talent, a definitive personality and comfort speaking in front of large crowds is important.
Broadcasting: Student Assistants on the broadcast team must; remain focused while providing a professional production of Immaculata’s athletic events live online, be able to communicate well with teammates, and be available before, during, and after broadcasted events for setup, breakdown, and operation of broadcasting equipment. Applicants do not need any prior knowledge or experience in broadcasting, directing, or camera operation, however hired student assistants must be willing and able to learn/improve upon the techniques and skills necessary to work in these positions. Broadcasting assistants will be trained in how to operate the equipment including, but not limited to, camera operation and directing through the computer software. Setup for covering athletic events usually occurs 1 hour before the start of the game, while breakdown usually completes 15 minutes after the completion of the contest.
Photography: Student Assistants on the photography team must have prior experience in sports photography. A camera will be provided by the sports information office, however, you may provide your own camera as well. Student assistants will be working together with the sports information office to capture action photos of Immaculata’s athletes, coaches, staff, etc. at all home contests for the 24 varsity teams. Other opportunities for work-study hours include covering away games, various athletics-related events on or around campus, and office work sorting, editing, tagging, and archiving photos throughout the school year.
Graphic Design: Immaculata Athletics is looking for student assistants with interest and experience in Adobe Photoshop to design and complete graphics to be used on Immaculata University's athletics social media. Hired student assistants must have some availability during weekday mornings and early afternoons between classes.
Video Editing: Immaculata Athletics is looking for student assistants with interest and experience in iMovie to assist in the production of recorded videos for social media, including but not limited to; highlight videos after games, player and coach interview videos, and other miscellaneous videos that help promote the varsity sports teams at Immaculata.
All interested should email Director of Sports Information at Immaculata University, Andrew Alvarez at aalvarez2@immaculata.edu. Please indicate your areas of interest.
Game Day Workers – Home Athletic Events ** FEDERAL WORK STUDY ONLY
For various games such as M/W Soccer, Field Hockey, M/W Volleyball, M/W Basketball, M/W Lacrosse, Baseball and Softball
- Majority of hours will come from working mid-week and weekend games, afternoons and nights
- Assist with pregame setups and breakdowns of games (tables, chairs, benches, nets, etc.)
- Assist in game as a ball person, clock operator, video camera operations, etc.
- Team Managers for specific sports (Head Coaches will be notified of interest and make the final decision).
Interested students should email Rob Dallas at rdallas@immaculata.edu
Fitness Center Workers *FEDERAL WORK STUDY ONLY
The Alumnae Hall and IHM Student Center Fitness Center workers help run the fitness center during operational hours. Duties will include: cleaning, organizing equipment, reporting damaged or broken equipment, re-racking weights as necessary and walking through the building to ensure all rules are being followed.
Interested students should email Rich Punt at rpunt@immaculata.edu
Alumnae Hall Lifeguards *FEDERAL WORK STUDY ONLY
Certified lifeguards oversee the safety of pool patrons during Open Swim times and other aquatic events as needed. Additional duties include: explaining and enforcing pool rules, cleaning and organizing pool equipment.
Anyone interested should email Joshua Pace at jpace1@immaculata.edu
