Employment at Mizzou Athletics

Our Mission

The mission of Mizzou Athletics is to cultivate a championship culture that empowers student-athletes, coaches, and staff. To consistently achieve excellence in competition and academics - inspiring pride and unity among Mizzou fans throughout Missouri and beyond and advancing the mission of the University of Missouri as a world-class research institution.

Our Vision

Over the next decade, we will become a powerful force in college athletics - consistently competing for and winning championships - uniting and elevating Mizzou for generations.

Our Values

  • Earn Trust & Respect
  • Live Our Will to Win
  • Dare to Demand Excellence
  • Believe Every Step Matters

Event Staff Jobs | PDF Download Application

This is a part-time on-site position for an Athletic Event Staff role, based in Columbia with the Mizzou Athletics Department. The Athletic Event Staff will assist in the organization and execution of athletic events. This position is strictly for Gamedays and will be centered around the day and time of each athletic event. Responsibilities include managing event logistics, providing excellent customer service to attendees, players, or staff, and executing security operations through University and Conference regulations. This role may also involve coordinating with various departments to ensure smooth event operations and addressing any immediate needs during events.

Qualifications:

  • Strong customer service and communication skills to interact effectively with attendees, staff and stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in high-pressure environments with excellent organizational skills
  • Positive attitude and proficient customer service qualities for fans and guests
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, all weather conditions and long hours as required by athletic event schedules
  • Previous experience in sports-related events or similar operational or customer service roles is a plus
  • High school diploma or equivalent; additional certifications or relevant training is a bonus
  • Access to a cell phone and email address
  • Willingness to work in any role assigned (usher, ticket taker, bag checker, parking attendant, etc.)
  • Must pass a criminal background check

How to apply:


Full-Time/Part-Time Job Openings

All full-time position links open to the official campus Human Resources Office job description. For more information on a job posting, contact the Human Resources Recruiter listed in the official HR job posting. Prospective employees must create an account in the HR system to apply for a job at Mizzou. Once you have completed the required portions of the application, you will be able to apply for jobs. The Online Job Application system allows applicants to fill out one application and use it for multiple job vacancies. By creating one account to use for multiple job interests, the system will be better able to track your materials and to communicate the status of your application.

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Full-Time Positions (apply through campus HR)

Job Openings Page (Missouri.edu)

Part-Time Positions (apply through Athletics)
All part-time position links open to the Department of Athletics job description.

Mizzou Sports Properties - Property Assistant


Current Employment Contracts

Below are the current employment contracts in effect within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. [NOTE: All other employees in the department are "at-will", and do not work under contract.]

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Name Posted
Director of Athletics Laird Veatch 7/8/25
Baseball Coach Kerrick Jackson 6/9/23
Men's Basketball Coach Dennis Gates | Amendment  3/16/23
       Associate Head Coach Kyle Smithpeters | Amendment 
       Associate Head Coach Ryan Sharbaugh
       Assistant Coach Tavaras Hardy
       Assistant Coach/General Manger Tim Fuller
       Assistant Coach Matt Cline | Amendment
       Assistant Coach Jimmie Foster
       Assistant Coach Jason Crowe Sr.
       Assistant Coach Zach Reynolds
5/19/26
7/25/25
5/19/26
7/25/25
5/19/26
5/19/26
5/19/26
5/19/26
Women's Basketball Coach Kellie Harper  7/8/25
Head Football Coach Eliah Drinkwitz 12/8/25
        Football Defensive Coordinator Corey Batoon | Amendment 7/31/25
        Football Offensive Coordinator Chip Lindsey 12/22/25
        Football Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Assistant John Papuchis 2/5/26
        Football Defensive Assistant Brian Early | Amendment 5/19/26
        Football Offensive Assistant Brandon Jones 1/29/24
        Football Offensive Assistant Coach Curtis Luper | Amendment 5/19/26
        Football Offensive Assistant Jacob Peeler | Amendment 5/19/26
        Football Offensive Assistant Garrett Riley 5/19/26
        Football Defensive Assistant Al Pogue | Amendment 5/19/26
        Football Defensive Assistant Derek Nicholson | Amendment 5/19/26
        Football Offensive Assistant Alex Atkins 2/17/25
        Football Defensive Assistant Jacob Yoro 5/19/26
Men's Golf Coach Glen Millican 7/21/23
Women's Golf Coach Caroline Westrup 6/11/22
Gymnastics Coach Shannon Welker 3/14/25
Soccer Coach Stefanie Golan 4/30/25
Softball Coach Larissa Anderson 8/30/24
Swimming Coach Andrew Grevers 5/1/24
Track & Field Coach Brett Halter 9/1/24
Volleyball Coach Dawn Sullivan 12/1/25
Wrestling Coach Brian Smith 12/5/22