Work for Athletics in 2012-13

A job in the athletics department at Swarthmore College is an excellent way for students to earn money, interact with other sports-loving Swat students, and take a breather from the rigors of academics.

All the jobs listed come with basic training and offer the opportunity to work around a flexible schedule. Interested students should contact Mark Anskis (x8206, manskis1), Amanda Brigham (abrigha1@swarthmore.edu) or Pat Fahy (pffahy@gmail.com) for more information. Be sure to indicate job preference and available hours.

Of particular need for the 2012-13 season:

- PA Announcers/Play by Play Announcers

- Photographers

- Garnet Sports Network Producers/Videographers

- Team Managers

- Ball Chasers

- Statisticians (volleyball, soccer)

Job Descriptions

There are three categories (I, II, III) of student worker jobs available to students, based on the work involved with each.

Team Managers 
Assist the coaches in any needed way. Duties may include office work, game-day statistics, video-taping, etc.
Supervisor: Individual sport coach, Mark Anskis 
Person who approves time cards: Nnenna Akotaobi
Pay Category: CAT III (contact individual coach)

PA Announcer          
Will announce general game information to spectators through public address system.  Requires clear speaking voice and knowledge of sports. 
Supervisor: Mark Anskis
Person who approves time cards: Nnenna Akotaobi
Pay Category: CAT III

Ball Chasers 
Work sidelines at home intercollegiate athletics contests, shagging loose balls as they stray from field. This job provides the most available hours for first-year students and new workers.
Supervisor: Mark Anskis
Person who approves time cards: Nnenna Akotaobi
Pay Category: CAT I

Statisticians          
Will record game activity or assist sports information director in recording game activity for intercollegiate athletics contests. Requires general knowledge of sports. 
Supervisor: Mark Anskis
Person who approves time cards: Nnenna Akotaobi
Pay Category: CAT III

Volleyball Line Judges
Officiating the out-of-bounds lines for home intercollegiate volleyball contests. Training to be provided, knowledge of sport helpful but not necessary.
Supervisor: Harleigh Chwastyk
Person who approves time cards: Nnenna Akotaobi
Pay Category: CAT III

Clock/Scoreboard Operators         
Will operate game clock and/or scoreboard during intercollegiate athletic contests.  Knowledge of sports helpful but not necessary. 
Supervisor: Mark Anskis
Person who approves time cards: Nnenna Akotaobi
Pay Category: CAT II

Photographer         
Will photograph home athletics contest action on film for publications and archives. Prior athletics photography experience preferred. 
Supervisor: Mark Anskis
Person who approves time cards: Nnenna Akotaobi
Pay Category: CAT III

Video Camera Operator             
Will record home events for videostreaming and select away athletic contests on video tape.
Supervisor: Mark Anskis
Person who approves time cards: Nnenna Akotaobi
Pay Category: CAT I 

Sports Information Office Assistant 
Will assist in daily office duties including filing, researching, assisting with brochure layouts.  Knowledge of sports, Microsoft Office, Quark, Content Management System is helpful but not necessary. 
Supervisor: Mark Anskis
Person who approves time cards: Nnenna Akotaobi
Pay Category: CAT II

Game Recap Writers
Will gain practical experience writing game recaps, features and releases to be edited by the Athletic Communications Office.

Supervisor: Mark Anskis
Person who approves time cards: Nnenna Akotaobi
Pay Category: CAT III: 3 hours per story

Coaches' Office Assistant 
Will assist in daily office duties (for any of our coaches) including, research, typing, filing, and writing.  Knowledge of sports, Microsoft Office, FileMaker Pro, Quark helpful but not necessary. 
Supervisor: Sport coach, Mark Anskis
Person who approves time cards: Nnenna Akotaobi
Pay Category: CAT II