<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Athletics/Activities</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>5/1/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Southwest Local School District</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>08/04/2025</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>05/30/2025</p> <p>District:</p> <p>&nbsp Southwest Local Schools&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Job Title: Athletics Event Assistant - Fall Season</p> <p>Reports to: Athletic Director</p> <p>Salary: $5,000 stipend</p> <p>Southwest Local School District, situated in the southwestern corner of Ohio, is composed of: Harrison Elementary School, Miami Whitewater Elementary School, Crosby Elementary School, the Southwest Early Childhood Learning Center, Harrison Junior School and William Henry Harrison High School. The District has achieved an "Excellent" rating from the Ohio Department of Education for the past four years and each of our schools have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with Blue Ribbon Awards for Excellence in Education.</p> <p>Our Mission: "Academic and Social Growth for all students, every day!"</p> <p>Our Motto: "Excellence through Relationships"</p> <p>Our Core Values: Trust, Respect, Ownership and Leadership</p> <p>Southwest Local School District believes in providing the best possible learning environment by hiring, developing and retaining quality personnel. We believe that education needs to take a leadership role in improving society by enhancing activities/programs that help develop well-rounded students who can cope with everyday pressures. We are seeking an Athletics Event Assistant, for the Fall season, to join our Athletics Department.</p> <p>Job Summary: An Athletic Department Event Assistant's job involves providing administrative and operational support to the athletic director and coaching staff, assisting with event management and ensuring smooth operations for athletic events at Harrison High School.</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <p>Game and Event Management:</p> <ul> <li>Assist with planning and coordinating of athletic events, facility and entry gate setup and ticket sales management. </li><li>Collaborate with event management personnel, such as ticket takers, scorekeepers, security personnel, booster and concession operations at the respective athletic events. </li><li>Assist with game-day event management, including preparing the field or court. </li><li>Coordinate with event personnel, including sideline and press box staff, and officials. </li><li>Monitor the pre-game proceedings to enable the game to start as scheduled and proceed accordingly to a conclusion. </li><li>Be aware of and assist with first aid and emergency procedures during athletic events. </li><li>At the conclusion, lock all doors and gates, all electronics and lights are off; electronics and ticket box to Athletic Director office; report results to Athletic Director. </li></ul> <p>Communication and Promotion:</p> <ul> <li>Serve as a point of contact for coaches, athletes, parents, and other stakeholders, relaying information and answering questions and problem-solving. </li><li>Utilize appropriate media/social media to relay game updates and final results, etc. </li><li>Collaborate with press box regarding any half-time promotions, recognitions, etc. </li><li>Communicate logistics to home and away coaching staff and officials regarding pre-game, half-time, and post-game meeting spaces. </li></ul> <p>Compliance and Risk Management:</p> <ul> <li>Assist student-athletes with various needs, such as providing information, resolving issues, and promoting their well-being. </li><li>Help monitor coach compliance with school policies and athletic regulations. </li><li>Report any facility issues to the Athletic Director for submission to maintenance personnel. </li><li>Complete any incident reports related to inappropriate spectator-related behaviors. </li><li>Enforce general security procedures including post-game procedures, strategies for keeping fans off the playing surface, safety for participants, officials, and fans. All security procedures should be reviewed with security personnel. </li><li>Follow all district and state policies related to high school athletic programs. </li></ul> <p>Perform other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of state and league athletic rules and regulations. </li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills. </li><li>Excellent organizational skills. </li><li>Ability to work independently and collaborate as a part of the team. </li><li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. </li><li>Ability to navigate and troubleshoot various technology programs utilized by Athletic Department. </li></ul> <p>Education and Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Valid Ohio Pupil Activity Permit. </li><li>Experience in coaching or athletic administration at the high school level. </li></ul> <p>Language Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with Students, Staff, and the public. The ability to communicate complex messages and problems/solutions simply and effectively.</p> <p>Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Ohio Pupil Activity Permit, Driver's License</p> <p>Other Skills and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to maintain confidential information. </li><li>Must be consistently prompt and reliable. </li><li>Forward thinking approach to proactively handle problems that may arise. </li></ul> <p>Benefits:</p> <p>Southwest Local School District participates in the Southwest Ohio Organization for School Health (SWOOSH). SWOOSH is a health and wellness consortium for school districts and government agencies that come together to provide stability and quality access to health care and benefits to all eligible members. Full-time employees have access to the benefits below:</p> <ul> <li>Retirement </li><li>Health Insurance </li><li>Dental Insurance - 100% paid by District </li><li>Vision Insurance </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Mental Health Benefits </li><li>Paid Time Off </li></ul> <p>Southwest Local School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.</p>