Event Staff

Position Type:
Safety Department

Date Posted:
8/20/2026

Location:
East Kentwood High School

Closing Date:
08/27/2026



Position: Safety Event Staff



Location: Various



Schedule: Evening / Weekend events



Temporary positions: Filled as needed



Resposibilities:

• Ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors during sporting events, Fine Arts events, rentals and other district events.
• Patrol the interior and exterior of the facility.
• Monitor and observe patrons during events.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, parents/guardians and visitors.
• Enforce district expectations and the student code of conduct at each event.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as designated by the Director of Safety.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.



Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be available to work a minimum of 4 events per month.
• Must be able to stand or walk for 4-8 hours shifts.
• Must be readily able to respond to emergencies.
• Must be able to work outdoors during all seasons.
• Must be able to hear conversations (in person or via 2-way radio) in noisy environments.
• First Aid/CPR Certified preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• ADA Requirements: The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment), taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust/focus.
• Work Environment: The noise level during events can at times be very loud. Applicants must be able to handle working in loud environments.
• Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

APPLICATIONS: SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, INDIVIDUAL COVER LETTER AND RESUME THROUGH THE ONLINE APPLITRACK APPLICANT CENTER, NO HARD COPY APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA MAIL OR HAND DELIVERY.
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Kentwood Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in its employment decisions or the provision of services.