A College Athletic Director manages the sports and athletic programs and departments for a college or university. Supervises coordination of various athletic events and manages athletic department budgets. Serves as a liaison with sports conference or division administrators. Oversees hiring of athletic department staff.
McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2026 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2026 premium rates . Click here to see how McDaniel College employees impact the lives of students.
Job Description:
Job Title:
Game Management Specialist Effective Date:
02/23/2026 Reports to:
Equipment & Event Operations Manager Department:
Athletics Rate of Pay:
Maryland Minimum Wage FSLA Status:
Non-Exempt Location of Position:
Athletic Fields, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157
Duration of Appointment:
August 5, 2026 to May 25, 2027
Schedule:
Schedule is at discretion of supervisor
Evaluation Procedures:
Student workers are evaluated on a continuous basis.
Scope:
Provide game management for home athletic contests.
Responsibilities:
Monitor home athletic contests Responsible for athletic ball exchange on sidelines of home athletic contests Assist officials and coaches during athletic contests Assist with preparation and break-down of athletic fields, as needed Must be available to work weekends
Schedule:
4-10 hours a week Saturday & Sunday, must have availability between 9am-5pm with preference given to students available between the hours of 1-5pm. Monday-Friday, must have availability between 3pm-9pm with preference given to students available between the hours of 3pm-6pm or 6pm-9pm.
Requirements:
Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College. Strong communication skills Highly organized and detail oriented Ability to accurately assess and handle requests from coaches and officials, with discretion and a positive attitude Discretion and reliability in sensitive and confidential matters are vital
Physical Characteristics:
This position requires standing for long periods of time, as well as some walking or running. This position does have some limited lifting involved but not more than 10 pounds at a time. The overall setting of the job is on an outdoor athletic field with some exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, hot and cold weather.
Additional Information:
McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.
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