Position Department: Athletics Game Day Staff
Position School: Administration: No School
Overview:
RMU Athletics is looking for outgoing and qualified candidates who will serve as Ice Crew members at RMU Men’s and Women’s Hockey home games. Ice Crew members will work closely with the athletics marketing and Island Sports Center staffs to engage fans, support the home teams and ensure a smooth playing surface all while representing the University in a positive and dignified manner. Those serving in this role with RMU Athletics will receive a comprehensive overview of game day operations, in-game marketing activations, working as part of a team and more
Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities as follows. Clean ice surface during media timeouts as part of a larger crew in an efficient and effective manner. Assist ISC staff with pregame warmup puck pick up as well as with pregame and intermission net removal and reinstallation during Zamboni runs.Support team by engaging fans through cheers and flag waving. Provide instruction and engage fan base during post game “Skate with the Colonials.” Attendance on game days and at designated key events. Other assignments designated by athletic staff .
Minimum Qualifications:
High level of skating proficiency - All academic majors welcome
Academic Years Preferred: Any Academic Year Will Be Considered
Is this position funded through Federal Work Study dollars?: No
Average Number of Hours Per Week: varies, average 8-16
Days of the Week to Work: Mainly Fridays, Saturdays with an occasional Sunday
Anticipated Time Frames to Work: varies depending on home game schedules
Preferred Start Date: October 6, 2025
Anticipated End Date: May 15, 2026
Act 153 Clearance Required: No
Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): No
Required to Pass a Credit Check: No
Additional Posting Information: None
Special Applicant Instructions: None
Commitment to Diversity:
Robert Morris University is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, RMU complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice:
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please email humanresources@rmu.edu or call us at (412) 397-6270 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.
