Part - Time Assistant - Campus Recreation - FY 2027

Nevada System of Higher Education • North Las Vegas, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Assistant provides customer service and supports the daily operations, programs, and events of the Athletics & Campus Recreation Department. The role includes front-line customer interaction, facility upkeep, event support, and marketing. Desk duties include checking IDs, checking equipment in and out, maintaining equipment inventory, answering phone calls, selling memberships, and providing information about Campus Recreation programs, facility events, and operating hours.

The position implements peer-to-peer Fitness Center Liability Training through bi-weekly sessions, supports planning and execution of recreation, fitness, and sporting events, and manages assigned marketing projects. It also develops and leads recreation programs, provides guidance to students using the Fitness Center and participating in events, maintains facilities and equipment, manages equipment checkout and day-use lockers, performs light janitorial work, and enters membership information and statistics into Excel spreadsheets.

This is a part-time hourly position, typically less than 20 hours per week, with the possibility of working up to 24 hours per week. Applicants choose between Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., or Tuesday–Friday, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Employees must work the full shift. Occasional Saturday event coverage may be required, typically one Saturday per semester during the fall and spring. Schedules may change based on organizational needs. The position pays $14.00 per hour and does not include benefits.

Requirements

• Be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for indoor and outdoor recreation programming.
• Be able to work independently, take initiative, and work as part of a team on a variety of complex projects.
• Have marketing and sales experience.
• Demonstrate creativity and the ability to plan engaging events and promotions.
• Be able to lift 30 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working on campus.
• Previous experience in a customer-service-driven position.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Canva.
• Outdoor hiking experience or willingness to gain experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at the recreation desk, including checking IDs, checking equipment in and out, maintaining equipment inventory, answering phone calls, selling memberships, and sharing information about programs, events, and facility hours.
• Conduct bi-weekly peer-to-peer Fitness Center Liability Training to promote safe and professional equipment use.
• Work with the Administrative Assistant of Campus Recreation to plan and execute recreation, fitness, and sporting events, including basketball, flag football, hikes, pickleball, and e-sports.
• Manage assigned marketing projects, including social media and personal outreach, newsletters, flyers, and tabling.
• Develop and lead passive and active recreation programs, identify or create resources, and guide students participating in Fitness Center activities and recreation events.
• Maintain the cleanliness of facilities, equipment, and operational areas.
• Manage equipment checkout and day-use locker operations and perform light janitorial work.
• Enter membership information and statistics accurately into Excel spreadsheets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed