Assistant - Campus Recreation

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Job Description

Applications will be considered on an as-needed basis determined by department need. This position may close early if the hiring need is filled or do to volume of applications received.

The Recreation Assistant provides exceptional customer service and supports the daily operations, programs, and events of the Athletics & Campus Recreation Department. This role combines front-line customer interaction with facility upkeep, event support, and marketing duties. The recreation desk assistant is responsible for checking ID's, checking equipment in/out, equipment inventory, answering phone calls, selling memberships, providing patrons information regarding Campus Recreation programs, facility events, and hours of operation.

Core Responsibilities:

• Implement peer-to-peer Fitness Center Liability Training by holding bi-weekly training to open opportunities for the campus population to ensure safe and professional usage of the equipment in the gym. 
• Work directly with the Administrative Assistant of Campus Recreation to plan and execute large scale daily recreation, fitness, and sporting events, including but not limited to basketball, flag football, hikes, pickleball, e-sports, etc.) 
• Independently manage marketing projects as assigned to advance the mission of the Campus Recreation but not limited to social media and personal outreach, creating newsletters & posting flyers, and tabling. 
• Enhance the programmatic offerings of Campus Recreation by developing/leading passive and active programs, identifying/creating resources, and providing guidance. to students participating in Fitness Center activities as well as general recreation events. 
• Maintain cleanliness of facilities, equipment, and operational areas.
• Manage equipment check-out, day-use locker operations, and perform light janitorial work.
• Accurately enter membership information and stats into Excel spreadsheets.
• Accurately enter membership information and stats into Excel spreadsheets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for indoor and outdoor recreation programming.
• Ability to work independently, takes initiative, and as a team on a variety of complex projects.
• Marketing and sales experience.
• Creativity and ability to plan engaging events and promotions.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs or more.

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Schedule:

Choose one of two shifts:

• Monday -Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Tuesday - Friday, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Employees are expected to work the full shift. Occasional Saturday event coverage may be required during the fall and spring semesters (typically one Saturday per semester).

Salary Information:

$14.00 Hourly

Employment Details:

• Part-time hourly position, typically less than twenty (20) hours per week. Possible up to 24 hours per week.
• This position does not include benefits.

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent 

48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• First Aid/ CPR Certification (optional)

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.