Jr. & Sr. High School Athletics Game Manager

Game Manager - Climax-Scotts Community Schools Athletics

Job Summary

Climax-Scotts Community Schools is seeking a dependable and organized Game Manager to support home athletic events. This part-time, as-needed position reports to the Athletic Director and coordinates event logistics from setup through closeout. The ideal candidate will be proactive, professional, and able to respond calmly to event needs.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site point of contact for assigned home athletic events from setup through closeout

Confirm facility readiness, equipment, signage, ticketing or entry areas, and team and official spaces before the event

Welcome and assist visiting teams, officials, event workers, volunteers, and spectators and direct needs appropriately

Coordinate with coaches, officials, custodial or maintenance staff, ticketing, concessions, and other event personnel

Monitor event and facility needs, address routine issues when appropriate, and promptly communicate concerns to the Athletic Director or school administration

Support appropriate crowd flow, sportsmanship, and facility expectations and seek administrative, security, or emergency assistance when needed

Remain on site through the end of the event and assist with securing designated areas or equipment and post-event facility closeout

Report incidents, damage, concerns, unusual circumstances, and follow-up needs to the Athletic Director

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required

Availability to work evenings, weekends, and other times when home athletic events are scheduled

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple event needs

Ability to remain calm, use sound judgment, and know when to seek additional assistance

Strong communication and customer-service skills when working with students, staff, officials, teams, families, and guests

Dependability, punctuality, and ability to remain on site and move throughout athletic facilities as needed

Commitment to confidentiality and to following district policies, procedures, and expectations

Preferred Qualities

Previous experience with athletics, event management, school activities, customer service, or similar event operations is preferred

Proactive, flexible, team-oriented approach and willingness to assist wherever needed

Commitment to sportsmanship and creating a safe, welcoming, and positive event environment

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Board of Education shall comply with all Federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of the Board that no professional staff member, classified employee, or candidate for such a position in this District shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex or marital status, or disability, be discriminated against, excluded from any participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is responsible or receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. For questions, contact Doug Newington at 269-746-2401.