Campus Recreation Facility Assistant

 Campus Recreation - Facilities Assistant
Charleston Southern University

MUST BE A CSU STUDENT, ELIGIBLE FOR WORK STUDY, IN ORDER TO APPLY.

Department: Campus Recreation

Classification: Non-exempt (Hourly)

Location: Brewer Center Charleston Southern University 9200 University Blvd. Charleston, SC 29406

Supervisor Name: Nathan Cobb

Alternate Supervisor: Christian Shotwell

Dates Employed:

Fall: August 21, 2024 – December 11, 2024

Spring: March 11, 2025 – April 30, 2025

Position Overview:

Assist in fulfilling CSU Mission, Vision and Goals. Provide student with opportunity to receive experience related to educational or career objective. Prepare future graduate with integrity who are critical thinkers, skillful communicators and effective collaborators positioned to perform responsible roles in society.

Key Responsibilities:

The following duties are needed for this position and they are intended to provide students with experience related to their educational and/or career objective:

• Assistant must be highly knowledgeable of all Brewer Center policies and procedures.
• The Recreation Assistant will verify current ID of CSU student, faculty or staff member.
• As a fundamental duty, the Recreation Facility Assistant will monitor all participants and guests as they enter and exit the facility.
• The Recreation Facility Assistant will split time at the front desk and the weight room ensuring the building is running efficiently.
• Recreation Facility Assistant assists in the safety, supervision, and set-up of free play equipment in all recreation areas.
• As a Recreation Facility Assistant, assertiveness and customer service play key roles in the overall effectiveness of the position.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of all rooms in the facility including weightroom, lounge, cardio room, and basketball gym. 

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Attention to Detail
• Proficiency in relevant technology and tools (e.g., social media platforms, office software, maintenance tools, etc.).
• Independent creativity
• Administrative Skills
• Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Hours:

Part-time, approximately 0-15 hours per week.

Compensation:

$10/hour paid on the 15th of the month following the month when the work was performed (e.g. work performed in June, is paid on July 15).

Application Process:

Interested applicants should apply, resume, cover letter, and references through Paycom on the CSU Student Employee Website. Interviews will be conducted by Director of Campus Recreation.

Additional Notes:

• These roles are intended to provide students with a meaningful employment experience that contributes to both their personal and career development.
• Campus Recreation Student Employment reports to Nathan Cobb, Director of Campus Recreation.
• Students enrolled in courses during the semester they are working are FICA exempt.
• Students not enrolled in the semester are required to pay FICA taxes.
• Students are not permitted to work during scheduled class times.

Eligibility/Requirement(s):

• These positions are open to all academic level students

Student Employee:

• Must be an active student at Charleston Southern University.

Federal Work-Study:

• Must be a currently enrolled student at Charleston Southern University.
• Must have completed all documentation required by Financial Aid.
• Must have accepted their financial aid award.

Schedule:

If offered work study employment, supervisors will coordinate work hours based on student’s class schedule. Students are not permitted to work during chapel or during regularly scheduled class time (even if the class is cancelled for some reason).

Evaluation Procedures: Students will be evaluated on their work performance which includes their ability to follow instructions and to complete work without errors. Students are expected to be punctual and to contact their supervisor if they will be late or unable to come to work. Cell phones should be placed on silent while in the workplace and students should only use their cell phones in emergencies.

Charleston Southern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.