Federal College Work Study- Student (RECS- Operations)

Texas A&M•Laredo, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The department of Recreational Sports is looking for individuals to work as Facility Attendants, Weight Room Attendants, and Game Room Attendants. This role involves assisting with the daily operations of the Rec Center, including the Weight Room, Functional Room, and Game Room, under the supervision of student managers and professional staff. Responsibilities include assisting front desk personnel with membership sales and marketing, promoting a healthy lifestyle, enforcing university policies and facility guidelines, verifying member access, and managing opening/closing procedures and equipment setup. The role also supports inventory control for intramural equipment, mentors new student employees, assists with outreach programs for student recruitment, participates in departmental meetings, and provides information on fitness classes. Additionally, employees will maintain a safe and clean environment, orient members on facility and equipment use, and implement emergency protocols such as CPR, evacuation, and handling bloodborne pathogens. Excellent customer service is essential to enhance participation and promote healthy lifestyles. This position may involve moving/lifting heavy objects, bending, kneeling, and stooping.

Requirements

Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate and 3 credit hours per semester for graduates.
Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduates students.
Must have a current and complete file with the Office of Financial Aid.
Must demonstrate financial need by submitting a FAFSA application annually.
Must be a U.S. citizen, or permanent residence, or has an alien registration number.an eligible non-citizen.
Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).
Knowledge in the Fitness Field, personal trainer certification or seeking certification.
Must obtain CPR/AED certification within 60 days of employment.
Must obtain First Aid certification within 60 days of employment.
Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
Promptly complete all required training.
Input hours worked daily and submit time sheet biweekly.
Subject to funding and/or need.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Responsibilities

Assist with the daily operations of the Rec Center (to include Weight Room and Functional Room) and Game Room under the supervision and guidance of the student manager and Professional Staff.
Assist front desk personnel with marketing and sale of memberships and necessary equipment to potential Recreational Facility members while promoting a healthy lifestyle for the community.
Knowledge and implementation of University policies as well as KWRC guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe, positive and enjoyable environment for Recreational Center members.
Assist with member verification in order to facilitate proper access to facility.
Assist with the implementation of proper protocol for the opening and closing procedures of facility including proper set up of all equipment for safe and effective opening of facility and securing the facility at time of closing.
Provide assistance with inventory control of intramural program equipment with effective check out procedures.
Provide mentoring and guidance for new student employees to ensure vital communication of existing guidelines and procedures.
Assist Professional staff with the implementation of various outreach programs and activities of the Recreational Sports Department for elementary, middle school and high school students touring the facility and align with University recruitment efforts.
Actively participate in departmental meetings and assist with proper set up of necessary equipment for Recreational Center activities.
Provide information and recommendations on Fitness Classes for Recreational Center members.
Maintain a safe and positive environment for Recreational Center members by implementing proper care and maintenance of facility equipment and providing a clean and hygienic environment.
Provide orientation of facility and proper equipment utilization to members as well as guidance with proper strength and conditioning activities.
Implement emergency protocol including CPR, evacuation of facility, safe and effective handling of bloodborne pathogens, as well as ensuring shelter and/or safe departure of members during severe weather.
Provide excellent customer service skills to ensure a positive experience for members in order to enhance the growth in participation and promote a healthy lifestyle for all.