2024-2025 FWS Student Worker, Team Manager

Student Managers are essential to the day-to-day operations of Saint Leo University Athletics. The purpose of the Saint Leo University Team Manager Program is to support the Department of Athletics and its 21 varsity athletics teams in all facets of their operations. Team managers will be responsible for working with one athletic team and assist the coaching staff during practices and games, as well as equipment, recruiting, and travel operations.
Benefits of being a team manager:
• Leadership and networking opportunities
• Hands on experience in collegiate athletics working with coaches, student-athletes, support staff, and administration
• Build relationships
• Ability to travel to away games (select positions)
Team managers are needed for the following sports:
• Softball
• Baseball
• Women’s Soccer
• Men’s Soccer
• Women’s Basketball
• Men’s Basketball
• Men’s & Women’s Tennis
• Men’s Golf
• Acrobatics & Tumbling
• Women’s Lacrosse
• Men’s Lacrosse
• Volleyball - Indoor
• Beach Volleyball
• Men’s & Women’s Cross Country
Note: If you are wanting to work for a specific team, please make a note of it on your cover letter.

Job Description

Duties and Tasks:

• Practice & game day setup and breakdown
• Laundry duties for items such as practice and game uniforms
• Observe or perform administrative duties during practice & games (track stats, run clock, filming, etc.)
• Assist with community service and fundraising events
• Other duties as assigned by coaching staff or athletic department staff member

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must follow all University, NCAA, and team rules
• Knowledge of sport is preferred but not required
• Must be able to work evening and weekends
• Hours will vary during in season/out of season
• Ability to work in various weather elements such as heat, cold, & rain

Required Skills: Reliability, Dependability, Punctuality, Self-Confidence

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Federal Work Study required
• Must be a current or incoming full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours per semester)
• Must be in good academic standing
• Previous team manager experience, sport knowledge, and/or training/playing is preferred but not required

Physical Demands: 

• Some lifting may be required
• Working for an outside sports team may require being in the heat or cold for long periods of time

ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess.   The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.  Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success.

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here:  Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period