Student Worker - Campus Recreation and Fitness

Florida Polytechnic University•JD Alexander Florida Polytechnic Main Campus, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Polytechnic University, a premier STEM institution ranked No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to success. The University provides a small campus academic environment with cutting-edge facilities and an evolving curriculum designed to meet industry needs. Florida Poly is recognized for its small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes, earning accolades such as a top value school and nationally recognized for affordability and tech student education. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly educates bright minds and attracts top talent. The student worker will assist the Student Life Coordinator in Campus Recreation and Fitness across Intramural Sports, Fitness Facility Management, and Outdoor Programs. This role involves administrative tasks and customer service for the Fitness Center, equipment, and facilities. The student worker will also support the daily operations of the Intramural Sports program, including team, individual, and dual sports, as well as Sport Clubs and the Outdoors program.

Requirements

Must have experience with athletics or organized sports.
Must have or be willing to become First Aid/CPR/AED certified.
Must have computer expertise and the ability to work and communicate effectively with university students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Must have proficiency in written and verbal communication skills.
Must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 and have successfully completed 9 credits or more in the most recent fall or sprint semester with a GPA of 2.0 or better.
Knowledge and experience in leading a team/group.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Social Media platforms.
Basic understanding of sports principles and theory.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer services skills required.
Strong documentation and organizational skills.
Ability to communicate information effectively and assertively to peers and others.
Ability to assist with the Intramural Sports events which occur in the evenings.
Knowledge of sports programming, organization, and rules.
Ability to learn new procedures quickly and thoroughly.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a high-paced environment.
Ability to apply advanced problem-solving capabilities to troubleshoot issues in an efficient manner.
Strong attention to detail, documentation, and tracking abilities required.
Work effectively, independently and follow through on assignments.

Responsibilities

Assist Student Life Coordinator with daily responsibilities including cleaning, organizing, and monitoring fitness center members.
Assist with the presentation of the various in-service and risk-management programs.
Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly records of participation for year-end reports.
Produce, in a timely manner, packets to include rules and information prudent to the activities.
Serve as Intramural and Fitness staff (rotating nights and possible weekends) for programs and recreational sports facilities to include assisting with opening and closing the facility and handling customer-related situations and emergencies.
Assist with the organization, marketing, and scheduling of the intramural sports program, outdoor adventures, and aquatic events.
Promote campus recreation through presentations and other cooperative efforts with academic classes, student organizations, and community groups.
Collaborate and assist with all department special events.
Continue NIRSA or other professional-recreation-related organizational involvement.
Adhere to a 20-hour work week consisting of mostly evenings, some weekends.