All freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are invited to apply to the 2008 Fall Festival Committee.  Experience the joy and excitement of the thousands of athletes, coaches, families, and volunteers!

Please attend one of the two information nights for more detailed information on the Application process as well as a more in-depth description of the various positions and commitments required.

APPLY NOW

Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in CEER 001

Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Connelly Cinema

Contact Alessandro Roco (9-7244) or Walidah Justice (9-4214) in the Office of Student Development (214 Dougherty).

Positions Available

Following are the positions that are available. You may click on one of the category links below to navigate to the positions listed in that section.

Special Events | Support Services | Competition | Administration | Human Resources

Special Events

Awards (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Responsible for distributing all awards to athletes during the event and coordinating all awards presentations.

Ceremonies (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Responsible for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies held during the event

Entertainment (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Organizes all entertainment functions including Olympic Town and the Victory Dance and any sports-specific clinics during the event.

Fundraising (Chairperson & 2 Assistant)
Responsible for soliciting sponsorship and in-kind donations for the event.  Plans and runs STRIDES 5K race and works closely on any additional fundraising efforts.

Local Program Hosts (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Responsible for selecting and overseeing the new county committee of approximately 50 Villanova freshmen that will act as liaisons between the counties and Villanova during the weekend.

Support Services

Facilities (Chairperson & 3 Assistants)
Responsible for the organization and delivery of all equipment and the set-up and break-down of all facilities.

Food (Chairperson & 3 Assistants)
Responsible for soliciting sponsorship for snacks and coordinating meals with Villanova Dining Services for on-campus meals.

Medical (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Responsible for organizing and scheduling all medical personnel for the event.

Security (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Responsible for coordinating and organizing all communications equipment and security personnel needed for the event.

Transportation (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Responsible for all transportation needs associated with the event, including golf carts and vans.

Competition

Bocce (Chairperson & Assistant)
Responsible for all venue operations including scheduling competition, referees, divisioning etc.  Recommended to have a good working knowledge of the sport and rules through prior participation, coaching, and/or management.

Long Distance Running (Chairperson & Assistant)
Responsible for all venue operations including scheduling competition, referees, divisioning etc.  Recommended to have a good working knowledge of the sport and rules through prior participation, coaching, and/or management.

Power Lifting (Chairperson & Assistant)
Responsible for all venue operations including scheduling competition, referees, divisioning etc.  Recommended to have a good working knowledge of the sport and rules through prior participation, coaching, and/or management.

Roller Skating (Chairperson & Assistant)
Responsible for all venue operations including scheduling competition, referees, divisioning etc.  Recommended to have a good working knowledge of the sport and rules through prior participation, coaching, and/or management.

Soccer (Chairperson & 3 Assistants)
Responsible for all venue operations including scheduling competition, referees, divisioning etc.  Recommended to have a good working knowledge of the sport and rules through prior participation, coaching, and/or management.

Volleyball (Chairperson & 3 Assistants)
Responsible for all venue operations including scheduling competition, referees, divisioning etc.  Recommended to have a good working knowledge of the sport and rules through prior participation, coaching, and/or management.

Administration

Computers (Chairperson & 2 Assistant)
Responsible for all aspects of computer operations - including registration and competition results -  related to the event.

Evaluations (Chairperson & Assistant)
Responsible for coordinating all logistics and plans for the event evaluation team, organizing a schedule with the Head Evaluator, and ensuring that a thorough, professional evaluation takes place in order to enhance such events in the future.

Finance (Chairperson & Assistant)
Responsible for record keeping of all revenues and expenses as well as purchase orders, in-kind donations, and sales of SOPA merchandise.

Registration (Chairperson & Assistant)
Responsible for preparing all information associated with the event, and for managing the registration of all athletes and coaches, and anyone else (Staff, VIP's, etc.) associated with the event.  Head of Delegation registration packets include credentials, handbooks, schedules, gifts, computer reports, rosters, and updated information related to the event.

Signage (Chairperson & Assistant)
Responsible for all signage needs associated with the event

Healthy Athletes (Chairperson & Assistant)
In charge of the Healthy Athletes clinics and clinicians that provide free screening and testing for the Athletes.

Human Resources

Housing (Chairperson & 2 Assistant)
Responsible for meeting the accommodation needs of those involved with the event

Off Campus Volunteers (Chairperson & Assistant)
Responsible for the coordination, recruitment, and training of all off-campus volunteers needed for the competition.

On Campus Volunteers (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Responsible for the coordination, recruitment, and training of all on-campus volunteers needed for the competition.

VIPs/Hospitality (Chairperson & Assistant)
Responsible for meeting the hospitality needs of the athletes, coaches, and families; and coordinating all events for the families and VIPs

Media/Publicity (Chairperson & 2 Assistant)
Responsible for the on-campus distribution of information related to the event, as well as on-campus promotional and advertising efforts for the event.  Also responsible for maintaining contact with the SOPA Communications liaison and assisting in SOPA's public relations efforts as needed.