Student Worker - Campus Recreation and Fitness

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

JOB TITLE

Student Worker - Campus Recreation and Fitness

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The student worker will assist the Student Life Coordinator across three areas within the department including but not limited to Intramural Sports, Fitness Facility Management and Outdoor Programs. Student worker will assist with administration and customer service for the Fitness Center, equipment, facilities and in the daily operations of the Intramural Sports program, including team sports, meets, and individual and dual sports, as well as the Sport Clubs and Outdoors program.

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assist Student Life Coordinator will 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:

• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule for this position will be discussed with the assigned faculty, dependent upon the student’s class schedule. 

EXPECTED STARTING SALARY:  $14.25 hourly.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE:  The position is open until filled.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

Required attachments are listed on each posting.   Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered. 

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. 

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.