Student Assistant - Front Desk

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking a Student Assistant – Front Desk to support the operation and supervision of the fitness centre, gymnasium, and recreation programs on the Surrey campus. The role is part-time, up to 15 hours per week, and reserved for KPU students.

You will engage with students and staff, help with program registration, and maintain facilities in alignment with campus policies. This position is ideal for a student seeking hands-on experience in recreation services,

Qualifications

• Current full-time KPU student (9 credits or more) in good standing.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to problem solve and stay organized.
• Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility, occasionally working independently and establishing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and handle potentially unusual and unexpected situations.
• Basic knowledge of computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty and staff, while maintaining the front service area, fitness centre and gymnasium.
• Provide information to the KPU community about what programs and services we offer.
• Assist with Sport & Recreation program registration, sport equipment rentals, laundry services, membership inquiries and daily tracking.
• Set-up and take-down of equipment for fitness classes, intramurals, and sport programs.
• Monitor and control the inventory of fitness and sport equipment.
• Supervise the fitness centre and gymnasium facilities ensuring KPU policies are being followed at all times.

Job description

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to the Sport & Recreation Program Coordinator, and the Fitness & Wellness Coordinator.

SUMMARY

The Student Assistant – Front Desk will assist in the operation and supervision of the fitness centre, gymnasium, and recreation programs within the KPU Sport & Recreation department. The Student Assistant – Front Desk will be required to work up to 15 hours per week on the Surrey campus.

This position is reserved for KPU Students only.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide customer service to students, faculty and staff, while maintaining the front service area, fitness centre and gymnasium.


• Provide information to the KPU community about what programs and services we offer.


• Assist with Sport & Recreation program registration, sport equipment rentals, laundryservices, membership inquiries and daily tracking.


• Set-up and take-down of equipment for fitness classes, intramurals, and sport programs.


• Monitor and control the inventory of fitness and sport equipment.


• Supervise the fitness centre and gymnasium facilities ensuring KPU policies are being followed at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current full-time KPU student (9 credits or more) in good standing


• Ability to communicate effectively


• Ability to problem solve and stay organized


• Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility, occasionally working independently and establishing priorities and meet deadlines


• Ability to work as part of a team and handle potentially unusual and unexpected situations


• Basic knowledge of computer skills

SALARY INFORMATION

Student Assistants are paid as per the following:

• Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage


• One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%


• With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%