Bates College

Working at Athletics is much more than an on-campus job. Over 120 student employees are the backbone of daily operations at Athletics helping to deliver safe and enjoyable facilities and programs for the Bates community. The goal of employment with Bates Athletics is that student employees have developmental work experiences that provide skills that can be carried into their professional careers.
 

WE ARE HIRING FOR THE FALL SEMESTER

Students can view available positions and submit an application on Handshake
Application will include a cover letter and resume. For more information on how to build your resume/cover letter, please visit Purposeful Work. 
 
Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 30
We will also be holding two virtual information sessions so students can learn about available positions, the application and hiring process, training requirements, and ask questions to current student employees. 
 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Zoom Link
 
SUNDAY, APRIL 25
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Zoom Link
 

Learn more about the job opportunities Athletics has to offer!

Facility Operations Attendant
Facility Operations Attendants are the first face you see when entering Merrill, Alumni, and Underhill Arena at their respective welcome desks. Facility Operations Attendants provide excellent customer service to the members and guests regarding information about athletic and recreation programs, services, and facilities. Facility Operations Attendants also monitor facility access control in order to provide a safe environment for the members of the Bates community. 
There is no prior experience required to apply for this position. 
 
Fitness Center Attendant
Fitness Center Attendants are responsible for overall safety, cleanliness, and providing customer service and oversight in the Davis Fitness Center in Underhill Arena. 
There is no prior experience required to apply for this position. 
 
Lifeguard
The Lifeguard position presides over the Tarbell Pool located in Merrill Gymnasium. They are responsible for ensuring the safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. This includes testing and recording pool chemistry, scanning and patrolling pool areas, and providing daily maintenance and upkeep of pool facilities. Lifeguards are essential parts of providing a safe and positive atmosphere of members and guests of the Athletic Department within the aquatic facilities through enforcing facility and program policies.
Lifeguards are required to be certified and maintain skills in American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Certification. Previous lifeguard experience is preferred.  
 
Athletic Contest Operations
The Contest Operations Assistant supports the game day operations and experience for intercollegiate athletic events. Responsibilities include working athletic contests in various positions such as field set-up/breakdown, game flow, scoreboards, clock, sidelines, and other game operations positions based on sport. Hours vary based on availability, game schedules and game times. There is no prior experience required to apply for this position. 
 
Intramural Sports Official
Intramural Sports Officials are in charge of officiating Intramural Sports contests. They must maintain a high sense of integrity and consistency while enforcing the rules and guidelines of the specific sport. There is no prior experience required to apply for this position, although experience playing the specific sport is preferred. 
 
Intramural Sports Supervisor
The Intramural Sports Supervisor supervises the daily operations of Intramural Sports, including student intramural officials and participants. They are responsible for providing customer service of all Intramural Sports-related inquiries while maintaining excellent customer service and enforcing guidelines and procedures. Experience as an intramural official is preferred. 
 
Sports Medicine Student Aide 
The Sports Medicine Student Aide assists the Certified Athletic Trainers with daily tasks including providing additional eyes and ears for ATCs during practices while helping perform cleaning, inventory, along with preparation for  hydration and ice for the student-athletes. Students are required to be certified in CPR/First Aid and may have to provide first responder support to ATC. 
 
Equipment Operations Assistant 
The Equipment Operations Assistant supports the Athletic Equipment Operations staff and is directly responsible for daily operations that include performing laundry services, maintaining inventory, equipment distribution, and assisting with practice and event set-up. 
 
Facility Manager
The Facility Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Athletic Department and must provide exceptional customer service and be a resource for guests and other student employees. Facility Managers serve as a primary responder for emergencies and risk management issues while effectively creating a fun environment for Bates Community. 
Must be certified in American Red Cross CPR/AED, First Aid or be willing to attain one within the first 30 days. This position is available only for current student-employees within the Athletic Department.
 
For more information about student employment with Athletics, contact us at athletics@bates.edu 
 
For information on the hiring requirements, Bates Work Authorization, and more, visit the Student Employment Office website.