2026-2027 FWS Student Worker, Athletics
Job Description Summary
Student employees are a crucial part of the Athletics department. We depend on students to handle much of the daily work needed for our operations. If you are hired as an Athletic Student Worker, you will assist in various areas of the department based on your preferences. Your assigned tasks will depend on your commitment to the role. If you take the job seriously and view it as real-world experience, you will be given opportunities to grow and take on more responsibility.Job Description
Please note: Hiring for this position is subject to funding availability and a limited number of openings. Applying does not guarantee employment.
Duties and Tasks:
The Athletic Department Student Worker will work in one of the areas listed below and may perform such duties, but are not limited to:
- Athletic Communications – Handle in-game stats, broadcast operations for SSC Digital Network, graphic design, public address, office tasks, social media, and in-game activities, including working scoreboards, public address, field-level table work, running stats for coaches, and writing.
- Sports Medicine – Manage laundry, stock supplies and inventory, set up and break down for all home game events and practices, and perform office tasks and cleaning (treatment tables, coolers, bottles, Gators, etc.).
- Business Operations – Conduct budget reconciliation, manage inventory, prepare financial reports, and assist with team travel.
- Compliance Office – Support the compliance department with office tasks such as data entry, filing, and scanning.
- Game Operations and Facility Management – Set up and break down for home contests and events, oversee in-game event operations, and manage daily facility operations.
- Tickets and Concessions – Sell tickets, concessions, and merchandise at all home games, prepare hot food for home events, and handle inventory and financial reporting.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Federal Work-Study is required. All qualifications below are not needed to apply:
Knowledge:
- Proficient in Office 365.
- Awareness of general office skills and decorum is a plus.
Skills:
- Dependable, able to prioritize and organize, multi-task, creative thinker, outgoing, reliable, punctual, willing, and able to take charge.
- Experience with customer service.
- Works well with others in individual and group settings.
- Previous knowledge, training, or experience is preferred but not required.
Abilities:
- Hours will vary depending on the area you are hired to work in. Most areas require working nights and weekends.
- Some positions may require lifting objects up to 50 lbs., as well as bending and reaching.
- Exposure to bad weather for extended periods may be necessary in some roles.
- Capable of handling multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time.
- Able to manage time and stress for yourself and others.
ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and the University, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.
NOTICE:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success.
Why Work at Saint Leo?
What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!
We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).
- FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
- Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
- Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
- Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
- 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
- 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
- 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
- Employer-provided life insurance
- Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Wellness Center
*Eligibility based on meeting required service period