Athletics

Available Positions

Athletic Communications Assistant

The Sacred Heart University Athletic Communications office is looking for driven students interested in a career in sports to join our team. Athletic Communications work study students will work under the direction of the SHU Athletics Marketing & Communications office at various athletic events on campus and will play a role in executing communications efforts during sporting events.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with in-game communications operations such as music, videoboard, statistics, social media, public address announcing, etc.
  • Performing tasks during varsity athletic games as dictated by each sport.
  • Weekday afternoon, night, and weekend availability required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Expected Hours

6-8 hours per week

Apply

Contact Bridget Delaney, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, at 781-927-4254 or delaneyb2@sacredheart.edu. 

Athletic Facilities and Game Operations

Athletic Facilities is seeking event staff, game operations work study students. This position is perfect for students with an interest in sports, hospitality, and sport management majors. The event staff are expected to show punctuality, reliability, the ability to follow instructions, and pay attention to details. Students in this position will assist with game day management as well as the set-up and tear down of D1 varsity athletic contests.

Location

This position does not offer remote work assignments, it is strictly an in person position dependent on the resumption of varsity athletics contests.

Responsibilities

  • Game Day set-up/break-down
  • Performing tasks during varsity athletic games as dictated by each sport
  • Escorting of referees to the playing surface before, during intermissions and after games
  • Preparation of the facility prior to the start of the contest including but not limited to the hanging of banners and set up of audio equipment
  • Weekday afternoon, night and weekend availability required
  • Customer service
  • Other duties as needed

Expected Hours

4-8 hours per week

Apply

Contact Shannon Reilly, Assistant Manager of Varsity Athletic Facilities, at (203) 371-7999 or reillys11@sacredheart.edu. 

Athletic Training Room Assistant

Individuals will be responsible for office administrative duties, cleaning, sport practice set-up and break-down, game set-up and break-down, other responsibilities as directed by supervisor. Individuals in this position must be dependable, organized, and maintain patient confidentiality. Schedule is flexible, but the employee must adhere to working hours as scheduled and agreed upon. 

Location

This position does not offer remote work.

Responsibilities

  • General office work
  • Data entry and file maintenance
  • Office organization and cleaning
  • Practice/game set-up and break-down
  • Assistance with in-game hydration and medical supply organization
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor
  • Students interesting in the athletic training profession and the athletic training master’s program at SHU are preferred and encouraged to apply.

Expected Hours

4-6 hours per week

Apply

Contact Benjamin St. Martin, Assistant Athletic Trainer, 203-396-8179 or stmartinb@sacredheart.edu.

Athletic Vehicle Program Assistant

Assist Athletics in filling athletic vehicles with gasoline daily as well as overall cleaning of the inside of vehicles. Also assist senior associate athletic director with basic office needs.

Responsibilities

  • Fill up athletic vans with gas on a weekly basis
  • Interior clean-up of vans on a weekly basis
  • Assist in general office work
  • Candidate must have valid driver's license and pass University driving requirements in order to drive vehicle.
  • Candidate needs to be punctual

Expected Hours

3-5 hours per week

Location

This position does not offer remote work

Apply

Contact Greg Zullo, Associate Athletic Director, Operations, at 203-396-8173 or zullog@sacredheart.edu. 

Athletics Photographer

The Sacred Heart University Athletic Communications office is looking for driven students interested in sports photography to join our team. Athletic Communications work study students will work under the direction of the SHU Athletics Marketing & Communications office at various athletic events on campus and will play a role in executing photography efforts during sporting events.

Responsibilities

  • Photograph assigned sporting events on campus.
  • Provide in-game photo content for the Athletic Communications office.
  • Assist with shooting media day or assigned photo shoots.
  • Weekday afternoon, night, and weekend availability required.
  • Must have your own camera equipment.
  • Must have editing software.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Location

William H. Pitt Center

Expected Hours

6-8 hours per week

Apply

Contact Bridget Delaney, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, at 781-927-4254 or delaneyb2@sacredheart.edu. 

Athletics Social Media Assistant

The Sacred Heart University Athletic Communications office is looking for driven students interested in social media to join our team. Athletic Communications Work Study students will work under the direction of the SHU Athletics Marketing & Communications office at various athletic events on campus and will play a role in executing social media efforts during sporting events. This position is largely an in-person role, with hours mostly in conjunction with home athletics contests or projects. Some office and remote work available.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with posting content during sporting events to team social media accounts.
  • Create daily or weekly social media content for assigned sports.
  • Help maintain social media calendar for assigned accounts.
  • Stay up to date on social media trends.
  • Must have knowledge and experience with Instagram, TikTok, X, and any other relevant social platforms.
  • Weekday afternoon, night, and weekend availability required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Expected Hours

6-8 hours per week

Apply

Contact Bridget Delaney, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, at 781-927-4254 or delaneyb2@sacredheart.edu. 

Baseball Team Manager

This position will assist the baseball coaching staff in a variety of capacities, ie: Assist with day to day help at practice along with pre game and post game administration and operations.

Responsibilities

  • Practice organization
  • Game Day operations
  • Equipment responsibilities and uniform management  

Location

Valentine Health & Recreation Center

Expected Hours

6-8 hours per week

Apply

Contact Pat Egan, Head Baseball Coach, at 203-365-7632 or eganp3@sacredheart.edu.

Changeover Crew & Rink Crew

Physical work in up to six-hour shifts.  Must have the ability to skate and be able to lift at least 40 lbs. Scope of work is lifting 4 x 8 panels and placing them carefully to cover the floor and then picking them a few days later. Bending and lifting would be required for approximately six hours each time.

Responsibilities

  • Change over of the floor: putting down and picking up for specific events
  • Assistance at events
  • Work hours will often be during non-business hours

Location

Martire Family Arena

Expected Hours

6 hours per week

Apply

Contact George Arnaoutis, Hockey Facility & Plant Systems Manager, at 203-365-7501 or arnaoutisg@sacredheart.edu. 

Cheerleading Film & Videographer

SHU Cheerleading is looking for someone who is interested in filming athletes during their practices and at home football/basketball games. This can be done on an iPhone. You may also be asked to create video content for social media and/or assist the Social Media Committee with video creation. All practices and events will be held at the Pitt Center. Our practices are Monday - Friday evenings. We are extremely flexible with availability.

Responsibilities

  • Attend 2 practices per week
  • Attend 2-3 home football games
  • Attend 4-5 home basketball games
  • Responsible for filming athletes at the events listed above
  • Some videography and editing experience required

Expected Hours

4-6 hours per week.

Apply

Contact CJ Rodriguez, Head Cheer Coach and Spirit/Events Coordinator, at 203-371-7917 or rodriguezc20@sacredheart.edu. 

Field Hockey Manager

We are looking for a field hockey manager with knowledge of Google Doc Drive and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Helping the coaching staff find food places to eat for the players after games
  • Placing food orders and collecting the orders via a Google Doc sheet
  • Coming to home games and helping on the sidelines

Expected Hours

5 hours per week.

Apply

Contact Sydney Van Der Merwe, Field Hockey Head Coach, at 475-455-4514 or vandermerwes@sacredheart.edu.

Football Filmer

The football program is looking to hire students to work in their Video Operations department. The primary responsibility for this position is to film practices from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and games from noon until 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Experience is preferred but not required. We can offer positions as work-study and/or as an internship. 

Responsibilities

  • Film practice
  • Be available for times during practice/games
  • Be able to carry 15 lbs of equipment
  • Climb up the scoreboard
  • Availability to travel when needed

Location

William H. Pitt Center

Expected Hours

6-8 hours per week

Apply

Contact Nate Marr, General Manager, Football Operations, at marrn@sacredheart.edu or 240-515-6188.

Football Office Work Study

Looking for work study students to handle on campus recruiting, data entry, tours of campus, preparation for away of travel games, filming of football practice and games. Students will be asked to help assistant coaches with recruiting data and office administration responsibilities.

Location

There is no remote work for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Be able to give tours and talk about SHU in a positive manner
  • Have a good personality and be able to speak to families of recruits
  • Be able to use excel
  • Flexible class schedule, with some afternoons open from 1-3 p.m., but not always
  • Have to be able to work with other students and coaches in a professional manner

Expected Hours

6-8 hours per week

Apply

Contact Brad Tiernan, Assistant Football Coach, at 603-988-7880 or tiernanb@sacredheart.edu. 

Hockey Marketing Assistant

Promote SHU men's and women's ice hockey programs to the SHU student body and larger community. Assist in marketing initiatives and educational programs. Coordinate programs that will enhance attendance and participation in hockey programming at the Martire Family Arena.

Responsibilities

  • Generate excitement among students
  • Implement marketing programming
  • Be a presence on campus as a constant reminder of SHU hockey programs
  • Interact with students/faculty/staff

Location

Martire Family Arena

Expected Hours

6 hours per week

Apply

Contact Charles Dowd, Deputy Director of Athletics External Operations, at 203-396-8181 or dowdc@sacredheart.edu. 

Ice Rental Manager

Ice rental managers will be responsible to oversee the usage of the ice and locker rooms at Martire Family Arena during outside rentals. Rentals include games, practices or camps. The managers will be responsible to ensure that the patrons are pleased and the building and its assets are maintained in proper form.

Responsibilities

  • Provide great customer service working with the rental manager
  • Be present during outside rentals, meet/greet groups and group leaders
  • Monitor locker room usage and assignments
  • Allow proper access to patrons and fans
  • Ensure that players, coaches and spectators are following established protocols
  • Clear the building and ensure that the building is locked down properly

Location

Martire Family Arena

Expected Hours

6 hours per week

Apply

Contact Greg Zullo, Associate Athletic Director, Operations, at 203-371-7917 or zullog@sacredheart.edu.

Marketing Game Day Assistant

This role supports the SHU Athletics Marketing in delivering high-quality home athletic events. Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down event materials, running on-field or on-court promotions, operating promotional equipment (like T-shirt cannons), engaging fans to boost participation, and providing excellent customer service. The position requires professionalism and active involvement in creating a fun, engaging game day experience for all attendees. No remote work available.

Responsibilities

  • Execute on field/court promotions to engage fans at a variety of events.
  • Help marketing set-up and breakdown at home events (i.e. set up tables, activations, prep giveaways).
  • Operate promotional equipment (i.e. t-shirt cannons).

Expected Hours

6 hours per week

Apply

Contact Erica Giglio, Assistant Director of Marketing: Fan Development and Sponsor Engagement at 203-970-0905 or giglioe2@sacredheart.edu. 

Martire Family Arena Game Ambassador/Ticket Scanner

Be the first contact for fans in the building (scanner) as you scan tickets and direct patrons to their location. As an usher, you are responsible to direct fans to their seats and ensure that people are sitting in their proper locations. Prevent patrons from moving through the seating areas during action to avoid injury as well as ensure that all fans have good sightlines.

Responsibilities

  • Arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to doors opening
  • Scan tickets, assist any patron without proper ticket credentials to secure them
  • Be knowledgeable about the configuration of the rink, the various types of seating and other general information pertaining to MFA and SHU hockey games
  • As an usher, you must be diligent in ensuring that people sit in their ticketed seat
  • Be attentive to what is happening in your area, react to circumstances including fans sitting in the wrong seats, injuries from flying pucks, etc.
  • Work with public safety and other security entities to ensure a safe, pleasant environment for fans in MFA
  • You must be comfortable in enforcing the rules of the building

Expected Hours

6 hours per week

Apply

Contact Charles Dowd, Deputy Athletic Director, at 203-395-0942 or dowdc@sacredheart.edu.

Martire Family Arena Hockey Ops Front Desk

Student workers will work on varsity game days with the ability and confidence to be on the ice in skates as needed. Candidates should be knowledgeable about the men's and women's hockey programs as well as the Martire Family Arena. Must provide own skates.

Responsibilities

  • Skate on game day by setting the nets and pins
  • Skate on game day with the team flags prior to starting lineups and anthem
  • Scrape ice during TV timeouts
  • Greet guests and direct them to the areas in the arena
  • Be able to answer questions about the program(s) and arena or get the needed answers in a timely fashion
  • Assist the coaching staff(s) with miscellaneous tasks when needed

Location

Martire Family Arena

Expected Hours

6-8 hours per week

Apply

Contact Charles Dowd, Deputy Athletic Director, at 203-395-0942 or dowdc@sacredheart.edu.

Men's Basketball Team Manager

The men's basketball team manager position is an excellent opportunity for any student who is granted and is interested in working in the field of intercollegiate athletics. Students in this position will work closely with the coaching staff and players and will be intimately involved in various day-to-day aspects of the men's basketball program.

Location

This position does offer remote work.

Responsibilities

  • Practice set-up and attend practices
  • Possibly travel with team to away games
  • Game day set up & breakdown
  • Videotape home and away games as well as practices
  • Organize various team travel meals
  • Assist with office work and statistics
  • Other duties as requested

Expected Hours

6-8 hours per week

Apply

Contact Jeremy Kipness, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, at kipnessj@sacredheart.edu.

Men's Lacrosse Practice Manager

We will work with anyone who would like the position on how we would need things to look and how we would like it filmed.

Location

There is no remote work for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Present at most, if not all, men's lacrosse practices in the fall and spring to assist in filming, set up of drills, and/or clock operation
  • Practice times are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8:15-10 a.m. in the fall

Knowledge & Skills

  • A basic knowledge of men's lacrosse or shot clock resets and timing purposes for those interested in helping with practice clock operations.
  • A basic knowledge of how to operate a camera and how to properly film a lacrosse game.

Expected Hours

8 hours per week

Apply

Contact Jonathan Basti, Head Men's Lacrosse Coach, at 203-733-6886 or bastij@sacredheart.edu.

Men's Lacrosse Social Media Assistant

We are looking for someone interested in working in the field of sports marketing or sports media to help with out social media content to create more exposure.

Location

There is no remote work for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with men's lacrosse accounts on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram by creating content and graphics for all platforms
  • Get on field B-roll footage for highlight and/or hype videos

Expected Hours

6-8 hours per week

Apply

Contact Jonathan Basti, Head Men's Lacrosse Coach, at 203-733-6886 or bastij@sacredheart.edu.

Men's Volleyball Alumni Relations Assistant

This position is perfect for any student with an interest in sports, particularly men’s volleyball. It is an active and involved work-opportunity that will look excellent on a resume. Overall coordination of men’s volleyball alumni relations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a monthly newsletter
  • Conduct two special events for alumni
  • Create weekly email blasts to keep alumni informed about the program
  • Communicate with current and past parents and friends of the program
  • Assist in fundraising activities

Location

This position has very limited remote work assignments.

Expected Hours

Monday through Friday and flexible based on student's class schedule

Apply

Contact Adam Niemczynowicz, Head Men's Volleyball Coach, at niemczynowicza@sacredheart.edu. 

Men's Volleyball Office Assistant

This is an exceptional opportunity for a student looking to build their resume with administrative experience, especially those with an interest in athletics, community service, and fundraising. Those in this position will be responsible for general office duties and coordination of fundraising and community service efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Data entry and general file maintenance for the athletic department
  • Monitor study hall
  • Coordinate some fundraising and community service efforts
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Excellent computer and Microsoft Office skills
  • Some administrative office experience preferred
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Positive and resourceful nature

Location

This position does offer remote work assignments.

Expected Hours

Monday-Friday and flexible based on students' class schedules.

Apply

Contact Adam Niemczynowicz, Head Men's Volleyball Coach, at niemczynowicza@sacredheart.edu. 

Men's Volleyball Recruiting Coordinator

This position is perfect for any student with an interest in sports, particularly men’s volleyball. It is an active and involved work-opportunity that will look excellent on a resume. Overall coordination of men’s volleyball recruiting.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for data input into our Front Rush computer software program
  • Preparing emails
  • Completing paperwork for unofficial and official visits
  • Must work cooperatively with the coaching staff
  • Excellent typing skills
  • Some knowledge of volleyball is preferred but not required

Location

This position has very limited remote work assignments.

Expected Hours

Monday through Friday and flexible based on student's class schedule

Apply

Contact Adam Niemczynowicz, Head Men's Volleyball Coach, at niemczynowicza@sacredheart.edu. 

Men's Volleyball Social Media Director

The men’s volleyball team social media director is an excellent opportunity for any student who is granted work-study and is interested in working in the field of intercollegiate athletics communications and media relations. Students in this position will work closely with the coaching staff and players and will be intimately involved in various day-to-day aspects of the men’s volleyball program.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for develop stories and post on various social media platforms
  • Preparing and men's volleyball Facebook account
  • Completing posts on Twitter, Instagram and other platforms
  • Must work cooperatively with the coaching staff
  • Excellent typing skills
  • Some knowledge of volleyball is preferred but not required

Location

This position does offer remote work assignments.

Expected Hours

Monday through Friday and flexible based on students' class schedules. Practice is daily from 5-7:30 p.m. in the fall semester and 8-10:30 a.m. in the spring. The men's volleyball social media director is expected to attend home games and as many practices as possible. Other hours are flexible and will vary depending on our game and travel schedule. Office hours are flexible as well.

Apply

Contact Adam Niemczynowicz, Head Men's Volleyball Coach, at niemczynowicza@sacredheart.edu. 

Men's Volleyball Team Manager

The men’s volleyball team manager is an excellent opportunity for any student who is granted work-study and is interested in working in the field of intercollegiate athletics. Students in this position will work closely with the coaching staff and players and will be intimately involved in various day-to-day aspects of the men’s volleyball program.

Responsibilities

  • Practice set-up and attend practices
  • Travel with the team to all away games/scrimmages
  • Game Day set up and breakdown
  • Videotape home and away games as well as practices
  • Organize various team travel meals
  • Assist with office work and statistics
  • Other duties as requested

Location

This position has very limited remote work assignments.

Expected Hours

Practice is daily from 4:30-8 p.m. in the fall semester (spring TBD) and managers are expected to attend as many practices as possible. Other hours are flexible and will vary depending on our game and travel schedule. Office hours are flexible as well.

Apply

Contact Adam Niemczynowicz, Head Men's Volleyball Coach, at niemczynowicza@sacredheart.edu. 

Men's Volleyball Video Director

This position is perfect for any student with an interest in film and media studies, as well as sports, particularly men’s volleyball. It is an active and involved work-opportunity that will look excellent on a resume. Students in this position are responsible for filming home volleyball games and practices, learning the video software, uploading schedules, scoresheets, NCAA statistical box scores, recording games on DVD or hard drive, editing and conducting film review sessions.

Responsibilities

  • Filming home games and practices
  • Editing game and practice footage and creating video clips for athlete viewing
  • Learning and operating the video and statistical software program
  • Uploading schedules, scoresheets NCAA box scores etc.
  • Editing and conducting film review sessions
  • Competent with computers and software applications

Location

This position has very limited remote work assignments.

Expected Hours

Monday through Friday and flexible based on student's class schedule

Apply

Contact Adam Niemczynowicz, Head Men's Volleyball Coach, at niemczynowicza@sacredheart.edu. 

Pitt Center Front Desk Attendant

The Pitt Center front desk attendant position is a customer service oriented role. The primary function of this position is to monitor and assist all visitors of the William Pitt Athletic & Convocation Center. This position is responsible for actively greeting each SHU D1 varsity athlete, coach and athletic building staff as well as checking for proper identification. Duties also include assisting visitors to ensure the reason for their visit is met. This includes but not limited to directing them where to go, contacting SHU coaches or staff member upon their arrival and answering common questions about the building, campus etc.

A minimum requirement is to work two varsity athletic contests as game operations per semester to maintain eligibility as a Pitt Center front desk attendant.

Responsibilities

  • Greet all persons entering the Pitt Center with eye contact and a "hello"
  • Ensure all D1 varsity athletes, coaches and building staff swipe their SHU ID cards upon entering
  • Contact public safety or 911 in case of an emergency
  • Direct individuals/groups to restrooms, offices or other campus facilities
  • Greet and direct visiting teams and game officials to the appropriate locker rooms
  • Notify coaches and athletic building staff when visitors arrive

Location

The Pitt Center. This position does not offer remote work.

Expected Hours

2-6 hours per week

Apply

Contact Shannon Reilly, Assistant Manager of Varsity Athletic Facilities, at 203-371-7999 or reillys11@sacredheart.edu. 

Student-Athlete Support Services Ambassador

We are looking for interested students to join our team and play an important role within the Student-Athlete Success Center. The student worker’s role will be to greet student-athletes and other visitors to the center and provide accurate information. The student worker will be involved in operational duties as it relates to recording study hall attendance, and assisting students in scheduling online/in person tutoring session through the university's online scheduling platform. The student worker will assist in the following areas: event planning; marketing and implementation of educational, community service, and personal health and wellness events, and workshops. Those in this position will assist and support Student Athletic Support Services in working towards departmental goals, as well as with daily administrative tasks, which may include reports, filing, faxing, organizing, copying, etc.

Location

This position does not offer remote work.

Responsibilities

  • Staff front desk and greet all those coming into the center
  • Responsible to ensure all individuals in the center are abiding by the health and safety procedures of the University and enforcing social distancing/mask wearing/cleaning of tables/chairs
  • Monitoring the center and routinely wiping down tables/chairs
  • Answering questions in reference to study hall process
  • Contribute to event planning/marketing of departmental events
  • Assist in execution of educational, community service, and personal health and wellness events
  • Supporting Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) initiatives
  • General administrative duties as assigned

Expected Hours

To be determined based on office needs.

Apply

Contact Jack Pinho, Assistant Athletic Director, Student Athlete Support Services, at 203-371-7917 or pinhoj@sacredheart.edu. 

Strength & Conditioning Facility Maintenance

Responsible for maintaining, organizing, and cleaning the Pitt Center weight room as well as supervising appropriate behavior. May assist strength coaches with set-up before training sessions and other tasks. Will be responsible for allowing only student-athletes and staff access to the weight room. No laptops or phones.

Location

This position does not offer remote work assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Completing daily tasks associated with the maintenance of the Pitt Center weight rooms and minor data entry
  • Allowing access to only student-athletes and staff
  • Must be accountable and on time for every shift
  • Must be willing to work diligently with attention to detail
  • Does not distract student-athletes or coaches from training and wears SHU gear or neutral colors only

Expected Hours

4-6 hours per week

Apply

Contact Olivia Kibrick, Associate Strength & Conditioning Coach, at kibricko@sacredheart.edu. 

Tennis Racquet Stringer/Office Assistant

To assist the men's and women's tennis team by stringing racquets and assisting head coach with administrative functions. Experience needed with racquet stringing.

Responsibilities

  • Time management
  • Background in tennis stringing

Expected Hours

3-5 hours per week

Apply

Contact Mike Guastelle, Head Coach, at 203-371-7885 or guastellem@sacredheart.edu.

Track & Field/Cross Country Team Manager

Team managers assist the coaching staff during practices and competitions in a dynamic environment. The position involves recording data and statistics in a live setting, and many other varied duties essential to team operations. This is considered an in-person position, but remote work will be assigned to team managers during any periods of University shutdown, or should a team manager be required to quarantine for a period of time.

Location

This is considered an in-person position, but remote work will be assigned to the office assistant during any periods of University shutdown or should the office assistant be required to quarantine for a period of time.

Responsibilities

  • Team managers must be willing to travel off-campus with the team, mostly on weekends, to cross country and track & field competitions
  • Travel involves occasional overnight stays, but missed class time is not required. All travel expenses, including meals, are covered by Athletics

Expected Hours

4-8 hours per week

Apply

Contact Christian Morrison, Head Coach, at 203-365-7618 or morrisonc@sacredheart.edu.

Track & Field/Cross Country Team Office Assistant

This position works closely with the head coach and one assistant coach to complete varied and interesting administrative tasks essential to overall programmatic operations.

Location

This is considered an in-person position, but remote work will be assigned to the office assistant during any periods of University shutdown, or should the office assistant be required to quarantine for a period of time.

Responsibilities

  • Must be thorough and detail oriented
  • Must be able to work independently and without constant supervision to complete assigned tasks
  • Weekly hours will be consistent, but are flexible based on the office assistant's class schedule and other outside time commitments

Expected Hours

4-8 hours per week

Apply

Contact Christian Morrison, Head Coach, at 203-365-7618 or morrisonc@sacredheart.edu.

Track & Field/Cross Country Team Practice Assistant

Practice assistants will attend weekday team practices between 3-6 p.m., and will assist the coaching staff in the administration of said practices. The position involves the setting up and breaking down of equipment during practices, and may also include assisting coaches with the timing of workouts, filming of workouts, and recording of workout data and statistics in a live setting. This is an in-person position. Remote work assignments will not be offered.

Location

This position does not offer remote work.

Responsibilities

  • This position requires moderate physical labor, as practice assistants will be asked to move equipment, set-up equipment, breakdown equipment, and put away equipment at the beginning and end of practices.
  • Work hours will be consistent each week during the weekday 3-6 p.m. time slot, and will be assigned based on the practice assistant's class schedule and work study allotment. You do not have to be available every weekday during this time slot to apply for this position, but you must be available at least 2 days per week.
  • Practice assistants must be able to work independently and without constant supervision.

Expected Hours

4-8 hours per week

Apply

Contact Christian Morrison, Head Coach, at 203-365-7618 or morrisonc@sacredheart.edu.

Varsity Athletics Equipment Student Manager

Students in this position are responsible for assisting the head equipment manager in all day-to-day operations and duties in the equipment room in order to meet equipment needs for varsity athletics.

Location

This is an in-person position. It does not offer remote work assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting head equipment manager and equipment room staff in accomplishing day-to-day responsibilities in support of varsity athletics
  • Practice and game-day field, court or ice set-up
  • Laundry, uniform and equipment distribution
  • Packing equipment and uniforms for both home and away events
  • Will also involve work in and around the specific team's locker rooms and competition areas
  • There will be work in support of all home games (games are typically played on weekday afternoons and nights, and also on weekend days and nights)
  • Other duties as requested

Expected Hours

3-8 hours per week

Apply

Contact Ryan Genest, Head Equipment Manager at 203-396-8444 or genestr@sacredheart.edu. 

Varsity Football Student Equipment Manager

Students in this position are responsible for assisting the head equipment manager in day-to-day operations and duties to meet equipment needs for university varsity football program such as inventory apparel/equipment for distribution, and assisting with practices and games.

Location

This is an in-person position. It does not offer remote work assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting head equipment manager and equipment room staff in accomplishing day-to-day responsibilities of the athletic equipment room including filing and data entry, laundry, uniform and equipment distribution, packing equipment and uniforms for both home and away events and receiving and conducting inventory of goods
  • You will be required that you assist with the set-up, running and breakdown of practice
  • Will also involve work in and around the locker rooms and field areas
  • This position will involve working all home games, and may involve traveling overnight to away games. (Games are typically played on Friday or Saturday)
  • Other duties as requested

Expected Hours

5-8 hours per week

Apply

Contact Ryan Genest, Head Equipment Manager, at 203-396-8444 or genestr@sacredheart.edu.

Varsity Women's Swimming Team Manager

Team manager is an excellent opportunity for any students who are granted work-study and are interested in working in the field of intercollegiate athletics. Students in this position will work closely with the coaching staff and athletes and will be intimately involved in various day-to-day aspects of the women's swimming & diving program.

Location

This position does not offer remote work.

Responsibilities

  • Operational tasks as needed
  • Assist with office work and statistics
  • Videotape home swim meets
  • Assist with home meet set up and clean up operations (transportation will be provided)
  • Valid driver's license required

Expected Hours

4 hours per week

Apply

Contact John Spadafina, Head Coach Women's Swimming, at 860-966-0942 or spadafinaj@sacredheart.edu.

Women's Basketball Team Manager

To work closely with the coordinator of basketball operations to assist women's basketball in various behind-the-scenes areas. The position as a D1 team manager is vital to the success of our program and the candidate hired should have the ability to proactively multi-task as well as complete work assignments in a timely manner.

This position will also require some travel to away sites of competition.

Location

This position does not offer remote work.

Responsibilities/Job Requirements

  • Availability weekdays between 11 am -2 pm to work during our practice slot
  • Play an important role in assisting the women's basketball program in the areas of:
    • Practice set-up and breakdown
    • Filming practice and games
    • Home game preparation
    • Team travel for away sites of practice/competition
    • Locker room management and upkeep
    • Office work (data entry, other duties)
    • Other duties as requested by the coaching staff

Expected Hours

1-8 hours per week

Apply

Contact Nola Carter, Director of Basketball Operations, at 203-371-7999 or cartern5@sacredheart.edu. 

Women's Hockey Team Manager

This position is a great fit for students with an interest in sports (particularly hockey) and would serve as an excellent resume builder for students considering a career in the field of sport management. Students in this position are responsible for helping coaching staff with the day-to-day operations of the team and helping set-up the locker room for practice and games, as well as other duties that need to be taken care of for the players.

Responsibilities

This position requires responsible and professional students with the following skills and qualifications:

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Help with Locker room upkeep, and appearance
  • Light repair of equipment (i.e. skate sharpening)
  • Doing laundry after practice and games
  • Video filming of practice and games
  • Some local travel with the team

Location

This position is not a remote position.

Expected Hours

Hours per week are determined based on work-study award amounts and are available from noon to 5 p.m. daily (schedule will vary to include games played during evenings and weekends).

Apply

Contact Thomas O'Malley, Head Coach Women's Hockey, at 617-921-4968 or omalleyt@sacredheart.edu.

Women's Hockey Office Assistant

This position is ideal for a student with an interest in sports (particularly hockey), and who has, or is looking to gain office experience to build their resume. Students in this position are responsible for performing general office duties as well as assisting coaching staff with team operations in an office setting.

Responsibilities

This position requires responsible and professional students with the following skills and qualifications:

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Data entry and general file maintenance
  • Scanning and linking of student documents to computer-based files
  • Helping with video breakdown for the coaching staff
  • Various administrative tasks as assigned

Location

This position can be worked remotely/virtual.

Expected Hours

Hours per week are determined based on work-study award amounts and are available from noon to 5 p.m. daily (schedule will vary to include games played during evenings and weekends).

Apply

Contact Thomas O'Malley, Head Coach Women's Hockey, at 617-921-4968 or omalleyt@sacredheart.edu.

Women's Lacrosse Work Study Position

The women's lacrosse program work-study position is an excellent opportunity for any student who may be interested in learning the day-to-day operations of a Division I program. Students in this position will contribute to office operations by handling various administrative tasks as well as aid in practice/game day operations.

Responsibilities

  • Data entry in Front Rush
  • Filming team practices (1-2x weekly)
  • Statistic handling at team practices
  • Filming team home games

Location

Office operations may be completed remotely.

Expected Hours

4-5 hours per week

Apply

Contact Allison Mervine, Assistant Coach Women's Lacrosse, at 203-371-7999 or mervinea@sacredheart.edu. 

Women's Rugby Social Media Content Creator

The work-study position in women's rugby is a great opportunity for a student to develop their creativity and marketing skills through social media. This position includes creating social media content for SHU Rugby, posting on our social media outlets, and filming or photography at practice or matches for media content. This position can be a semi-remote position as there will need to be some office hours to collaborate with coaches on content.

Responsibilities

  • Creating content for our social media outlets including Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok
  • Posting the created content to our social media outlets on a regular basis
  • Creating and proposing ideas for posts to coaching staff
  • Gathering information and media for the posts

Location

Valentine Health & Recreation Center

Expected Hours

6 hours per week

Apply

Contact Michelle Reed, Women's Rugby Head Coach, at 630-270-9487 or reedm14@sacredheart.edu. 

Women's Wrestling Manager

This position involves administrative type of work as well as some of the miscellaneous duties. 

Responsibilities

  • Cleaning/ mopping the wrestling mats before and after practice
  • Laundry pickup and dropoff
  • assisting coaching staff with simple administrative tasks
  • assisting with women's wrestling travel (duals and tournaments)

Location

This position does offer remote work assignments.

Expected Hours

7 hours per week

Apply

Contact Paulina Biega, Head Women's Wrestling Coach, at 270-403-7115 or biegap@sacredheart.edu.