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What is the role of a Athletic Event Worker at University of Kentucky?

The Athletic Event Worker position at University of Kentucky is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Advertising / Marketing field.

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Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Athletic Event Worker role?

Full-time or part-time position

Athletic Event Worker job near me in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky

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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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Will you be enrolled in high school during the 2026-2027 school year?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about the UKAD Event Staff program? (i.e., current event staff employee, UK athletics, website, etc.)
(Open Ended Question)
* Shirt Size (Note if Men’s or Women’s).
(Open Ended Question)
* Please list any experience which qualifies you for a particular position (i.e. Parking Attendant, Ticket Taker, Usher, Security, etc.).
(Open Ended Question)
* Would you be comfortable in a position that requires a high volume of interaction with the public?
- Yes
- No
* Are you comfortable with exposure to both natural (i.e.weather) and event (i.e music/crowd volume) related elements?
- Yes
- No
* Are you comfortable with lengthy periods of standing?
- Yes
- No
* Are you comfortable with extensive walking?
- Yes
- No
* Are you comfortable with heavy lifting?
- Yes
- No
* Are you currently an athletic coach for high school or middle school students?
- Yes
- No
* If yes, please detail your involvement.
(Open Ended Question)
* As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your personal NCAA record. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?
- Yes
- No
* Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation?
- Yes
- No
* Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA legislation?
- Yes
- No
* Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?
- Yes
- No
* If you answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to both of the previous questions please type: N/A
(Open Ended Question)
* I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.
- Yes
- No
* Please select “Yes” for the games you are available for and “No” for the games you are not available for
- I understand
* Saturday September 5th vs Youngstown St
- Yes
- No
* Saturday September 12th vs Alabama
- Yes
- No
* Saturday September 26th vs South Alabama
- Yes
- No
* Saturday October 10th vs LSU
- Yes
- No
* Saturday October 24th vs Vanderbilt
- Yes
- No
* Saturday November 14th vs Florida
- Yes
- No
* Saturday November 28th vs Louisville
- Yes
- No
* Hiring for this position is contingent upon seasonal staffing needs. Applicants who are unavailable to work five or more games may have their application placed on hold. Check this box to confirm you have read and understand this statement.
- Yes

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