--- title: Ott Center Assistant (Temp) summary: Support Ott Center programming, manage facility operations, enforce policies, control access, provide customer service, assist events, perform administrative tasks, ensure operational efficiency. published_at: '2024-10-15T11:56:04Z' updated_at: '2025-06-15T12:38:15Z' canonical_url: https://intercollegiate.co/job_posts/ott-center-assistant-temp-104000 tags: - Facilities/Event Operations/Equipment --- # Ott Center Assistant (Temp) ## Overview | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | **School** | University of Pennsylvania | | **Location** | Philadelphia, PA | | **Division** | DI | | **Conference** | Ivy | | **Salary** | $7.25-$15/hr | | **Work Type** | Part-time | | **Posted** | October 15, 2024 | | **Apply** | https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Hollenbach-Center/Ott-Center-Assistant--Temp-_JR00098666 | **Departments:** Facilities/Event Operations/Equipment --- ## Job Description **University Overview** The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. **Posted Job Title** Ott Center Assistant (Temp) **Job Profile Title** Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt **Job Description Summary** The Ott Center Assistant (temp staff) positions support the management and execution of all Ott Center programming including internal and external indoor track & field meets, open training, community events, and any non-related track events held within the facility. This position will perform a variety of operational functions in addition to opening and closing the facility, setting up and breaking down facility equipment, and providing a high level of customer service to coaches, staff, participants, training members, and clients. This position will receive direct supervision from the Ott Center Manager and indirect supervision from Penn Track & Field coaches, administrators, and event/meet directors. **Job Description** Responsibilities - Open and close facility.  Serve as early morning or evening facility supervisor as assigned. - Set up and breakdown any facility equipment needed during shift or before next shift. - Control membership access into the facility during open training times, enforce open training membership policies and procedures, and sell/distribute membership access passes. - Control participant and spectator access into the facility during events, assisting with admission sales, scanning admission tickets, and restricting prohibited items. - Perform crowd management functions supervising participants and spectators, restricting facility access, seating or bag drops in certain locations, enforcing entry/exit procedures, organizing cuing lines, and enforcing proper risk management policies. - Perform event staff duties as assigned to ensure the operational efficiency of a meet. - Support parking and transportation plans managing River Fields Drive access, distributing parking passes, enforcing parking policies, and assisting with the drop off and pick up of coaches, staff, and participants for collegiate buses. - Provide a high level of customer service to coaches, staff, participants, training members, and clients through effective communication and problem solving. - Perform administrative work as assigned by Ott Center Manager. - Perform other general operational duties as assigned **Job Location - City, State** Philadelphia, Pennsylvania **Department / School** Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics **Pay Range** $7.25 - $15.00 Hourly Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.  **Affirmative Action Statement ** Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. **Special Requirements ** Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. --- ## University of Pennsylvania Equipment 2025-2026 | Person | Role | |--------|------| | Cody Spence | Director, Equipment Operations | | Jake Giles | Assistant Director, Equipment Operations | | Kaden Rodgers | Assistant Director, Equipment Operations | | Jacob Bradley | Assistant Director, Equipment Operations | --- ## University of Pennsylvania Equipment 2024-2025 | Person | Role | |--------|------| | Cody Spence | Director, Equipment Operations | | Jake Giles | Assistant Director, Equipment Operations | --- ## University of Pennsylvania Equipment 2023-2024 | Person | Role | |--------|------| | Cody Spence | Director, Equipment Operations | | Matt Muniz | Assistant Director, Equipment Operations | --- ## University of Pennsylvania Event Management/Game Day Operations 2025-2026 | Person | Role | |--------|------| | Mike Martin | Assistant AD, Athletic Operations | | Mike Mantz | Director, Game Operations | | Courtney Konowal | Assistant Director of Events | | Camryn Glenn | Assistant Director, Athletic Operations | --- ## University of Pennsylvania Event Management/Game Day Operations 2024-2025 | Person | Role | |--------|------| | Mike Martin | Assistant AD, Athletic Operations | | Mike Mantz | Director, Game Operations | | Courtney Konowal | Assistant Director of Events | | Camryn Glenn | Assistant Director, Athletic Operations | --- ## University of Pennsylvania Event Management/Game Day Operations 2023-2024 | Person | Role | |--------|------| | Mike Martin | Assistant AD, Operations | | Mike Mantz | Associate Director, Game Operations | | Courtney Konowal | Assistant Director of Events | --- ## University of Pennsylvania Facilities 2025-2026 | Person | Role | |--------|------| | Noah Gustkey | Associate AD / Senior Director of Facilities | | Keith Maurer | Assistant AD / Director of Facilities | | Erica Hildenbrand | Senior Director of Administration | | Pat Squeo | Associate Director, Athletic Facilities | | Colin Wells | Associate Director, Facility Operations | | Will Fisher | Assistant Director, Facilities | | Erik Estrada | Assistant Director of Member Services & Outreach | | Liam Shanahan | Assistant Director, Facilities | --- ## University of Pennsylvania Facilities 2024-2025 | Person | Role | |--------|------| | Noah Gustkey | Associate AD / Senior Director of Facilities | | Keith Maurer | Assistant AD / Director of Facilities | | Erica Hildenbrand | Senior Director of Administration | | Pat Squeo | Associate Director, Athletic Facilities | | Colin Wells | Associate Director, Facility Operations | | Will Fisher | Assistant Director, Facilities | | Erik Estrada | Assistant Director of Member Services & Outreach | --- ## University of Pennsylvania Facilities 2023-2024 | Person | Role | |--------|------| | Noah Gustkey | Associate AD, Facilities | | Keith Maurer | Assistant AD, Facilities | | Erica Hildenbrand | Director of Administration and Campus Outreach | | Pat Squeo | Associate Director, Athletic Facilities | | Colin Wells | Associate Director, Facility Operations | | Scott Steiner | Assistant Director, Recreational Facilities |