Athletic Event Worker

Posting Details

Posting Details


Job Title
Athletic Event Worker


Requisition Number
DU13325


Department Name
12H00:UKAA - Operations


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$15.00/hr.


Type of Position
Temporary


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education


HS diploma or GED.

Required Related Experience


None required.

Required License/Registration/Certification


None required.

Physical Requirements


All jobs require lifting, extensive walking and/or lengthy periods of standing along with exposure to both natural (i.e. weather) and event (i.e. music/crowd volume) related elements.

Shift


Days, evenings and weekends.

Job Summary


This position is responsible for assisting operations staff in all areas of event operations (i.e. ticket sales, ticket taking, parking, security, ushering, event setup, venue maintenance and other duties as assigned) at events hosted by UK Athletics. Event workers are eligible to work daily operations shifts such as stadium security, facility rovers, etc. in addition to external event hosted in UK Athletics spaces

Candidates must work the 2026 Football Season in order to be eligible for Wildcat Sporting events i.e. baseball, softball, track, soccer, tennis, and volleyball

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
09/18/2026


Our University Community


We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.