Student Worker (Recs-Operations)

Texas A&M University System•Laredo, TX

3d•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 guidance of student managers and professional staff. Responsibilities include assisting with membership sales and marketing, enforcing university and facility policies, member verification, opening and closing procedures, inventory control, mentoring new employees, assisting with outreach programs, setting up for activities, providing information on fitness classes, maintaining facility cleanliness and equipment, orienting members, and implementing emergency protocols. The position requires excellent customer service skills to promote a healthy lifestyle and enhance participation. It 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 graduate students.
Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).
Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule.
Promptly complete all required trainings.
Submit time sheet biweekly.
Some evening and weekend work may be required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in the Fitness Field, Personal Trainer certification or seeking certification.

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 blood borne 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.
May involve moving/lifting heavy objects, as well as bending/kneeling/stooping.