Facility Employee - Campus Recreation

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JOB TITLE:  

Facility Employee   

JOB PURPOSE:   

Provide a safe and clean environment for Half Acre patrons to recreate

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide excellent customer service
• Oversee main workout area to ensure safety of all users
• Enforce facility policies
• Routinely clean equipment and various facility spaces
• Assist in providing towel service
• Assist with restocking cleaning supplies
• Check out day-use equipment
• Assist Recreation Staff with daily operational tasks
• Effectively communicate with other Campus Recreation staff

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: 

Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES: 

• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: High School diploma (or GED), current UW student

Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.   

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Willingness to work in a team environment
• Self-motivated
• Energetic personality   
• Previous experience in the recreation industry
• Previous experience in a customer service role 

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS: 

• Customer Service Skills enhancement
• Experience working as a team and independently
• Experience keeping up with varying tasks routine and non-routine

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 

1. Cover letter 
2. Resume or C.V. 

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].  

ABOUT LARAMIE: 

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website. 

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/