Athletic Aide I - 2026/2027 School Year (Woodlawn Campus)

Athletic Aide I

The Woodlawn Campus of the University of Chicago Charter School (UCW) opened in September 2006. The high school currently educates students in grades nine through twelve and assists students in the following:

1. Developing the habits of mind, work, and heart to be successful in college and good citizens of their community.
2. Contributing to the community through student research, service, and leadership
3. Improving teaching and learning by serving as a site of professional development for teachers and school leaders.
4. Upholding the 4 core values of Scholarship, Leadership, Excellence and Grit.

Position Summary:

The Athletic Aide I will maintain and set-up athletic facilities and department equipment for activities and events associated with the Athletics and Recreation Department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Set-up and take-down equipment for both indoor and outdoor activities and events. This includes setting up/taking down such items as fences, bleachers, benches, scoreboards, PA systems, windscreens, nets, goals, baskets, tables, chairs, lane lines, starting blocks, pole vault runways, high jump pads, wrestling mats, etc.
• Measure and paint field lines for activities using outdoor fields. Measure and tape court lines on indoor courts.
• Perform daily maintenance of the softball and baseball infields as well as the long jump/steeplechase pits. This includes dragging/scarifying infields, raking pitcher's mounds/bullpens/home plates/baselines/pits, watering, bailing water, installing plates, etc.
• Assemble, perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot problems with equipment. This includes assembling cabinets, ball carriers, carts, etc. Maintain basketball backboards, rims, batting cages, nets, goal nets, windscreens, etc. Inform supervisor of equipment repair needs.
• Operate department vehicles, including pick-up trucks, vans, field markers, and utility vehicles. As part of basic maintenance of these vehicles, perform general cleaning, check oil, fill window-washer fluid, monitor and adjust tire pressure, fill gas tank, grease exposed joints, etc. Inform supervisor of any problems associated with the vehicles.
• Clean fitness equipment. Distribute, collect and change hand towels used by patrons to clean fitness equipment. Distribute and fill the cleaning solution spray bottles used by patrons to clean fitness equipment. Inform supervisor of any problems with fitness equipment.
• Assist with departmental deliveries, including moving departmental items, and running departmental errands.
• Maintain and organize three workshops and multiple storage areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This is a 12-month, part-time (working 10 - 15 hours per week. During football season, up to 20 hours per week), benefits-ineligible position.

Competencies:

• Must be literate and able to follow oral and written instructions
• Must be capable of communicating effectively with supervisor, students, staff, faculty and the public

Education, Experience, or Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Certifications:

• Valid Illinois driver's license required

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Knowledge of athletic equipment care and maintenance techniques

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must be capable of strenuous physical activity involving lifting up to 40 lbs. overhead, bending, reaching, climbing, standing for long periods, walking distances, working in inclement weather, etc.
• Significant overtime required (especially on weekends)

Hourly Pay Rate:

• $17.47

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 References

The included pay rate or range represents the University of Chicago Charter School's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. The pay will be commensurate of years of experience.

UChicago Charter School offers a wide range of benefits programs for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits guide.