Position Department: Men's Basketball

Position School: Administration: No School

RMU Athletics is looking for outgoing and qualified candidates who would like the opportunity to be actively involved RMU Athletics and its various programs on a first hand basis. He/she will work with the team’s staff member(s) as designated by the Director of Operations and will assist in daily operations of the team. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this internship is to develop an understanding of how the intercollegiate athletic programs operate. This position gives the student a chance to learn team operations from the ground up, learning all facets and gaining insight of how to successfully operate a program. Students will work daily with coaches, athletes and administrative staff and will develop working relations and learn how to interact on a professional basis within the parameters of the department. This is an ideal position for the student, of any major, who have a desire to work in intercollegiate athletics upon graduation. Students will be able to apply knowledge learned in the classroom, to everyday aspects of the position. Students will be instructed on the sports best practices and will be instructed on how who do the laundry, including a specific instructions regarding sorting, pre-treating stains, proper laundry loads, laundry loops, proper drying process and more. This position may qualify for SET Transcript credits if it meets the applicable requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, working closely with the other men’s basketball staff as well as the Head Student Manager on a daily basis and serve as co-head manager and help oversee other staff members. Manager will assist in set up equipment for practice & games (Set up clock, balls and equipment, cleaning court, laundry, etc.). May be asked to help pack equipment for away game competitions. Assist coaching staff during practice, competitions, or travel as requested Maintain a positive working relationship with the student-athletes and staff. Bring high energy and punctuality. Other assignments such as laundry as they pertain to daily operations as designated by coach/team staff. This position may have the opportunity to travel to all non-conference away contests during the course of the fall semester.

Previous experience, of at least one year, as a student manager with the program. Any academic major welcome

Academic Years Preferred: Any Academic Year Will Be Considered

Wage: $10.00

Wage Frequency: Hourly

Is this position funded through Federal Work Study dollars?: No

Average Number of Hours Per Week: varies, averages 20

Days of the Week to Work: Varies, depending on practice and game schedules

Anticipated Time Frames to Work: Varies, depending on practice times, game schedule's and student's class schedules

Preferred Start Date: Sep 17, 2024

Anticipated End Date: Mar 23, 2025

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

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.

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