Department:Athletics

Supervisor: Chris McKibben

Office Location: Alumni Gym

Email: cmckibben@bates.edu

Hours: 10

Workers: 6-10

Ability to effectively monitor and communicate to student-athletes, coaches, and staff. Ability to learn rules of various sports and apply knowledge. Punctuality, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines; Good oral and written communication skills. Indoor and outdoor work required. Ability to lift 30 pounds. Flexible schedule; hours include mornings, evenings, weekends, breaks, holidays and summer (if available). Assist with set-up/break down/changeover of athletic contests. Uphold the mission and values and be an active representative of the Department of Athletics. Maintain a strong knowledge of and enforce all guidelines and procedures. All other duties assigned as by the supervisor and other Athletics staff

The Sports Information Assistants must have a longstanding interest in sports that has allowed them to develop knowledge about various sports. The Sports Information Assistants must have a familiarity with a variety of sports and basic knowledge of sports statistics
. Prior experience of working at a school newspaper and participation or any other relevant experience to the field of sports information is ideal.

Reports to Assistant Athletic Director-Athletic Communication and Associate Athletic Communications Director.

Work environment can be warm and noisy at times. Also may be required to work outdoors in cold or warm temperatures and weather.