Event Assistant for Campus Rec

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University Campus Recreation is seeking a part-time Campus Rec Student Worker to perform operational tasks for programs and facilities. You'll deliver excellent customer service, help with event setup and teardown, and ensure policies and safety measures are followed.

The role requires current Liberty University student, CPR/AED and First Aid certification, and availability to work up to 18 hours per week including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Currently Liberty University student.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification required.
• Ability to work up to 18 hours per week.
• Availability to work a variety of shifts (weekends, early morning, afternoon, late night).

Responsibilities

• Ensure Campus Recreation events operate effectively and efficiently, while assessing customer needs and implementing solutions.
• Ensure event set-up and tear down is completed satisfactorily.
• Maintain clean and organized facilities through stocking supplies and cleaning restrooms and public spaces.
• Communicate regularly with customers to ensure satisfaction during events.
• Assist in maintaining policies and procedures during events, ensuring compliance with University policies.
• Complete day-to-day operational tasks to track events and promote programming and events.
• Assist with events during evenings, nights or weekend hours.
• Attend required Campus Recreation trainings and meetings.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Communications Coordinator to support operations and programming.
• Work effectively as part of LU's mission-driven team.

Skills

Event planning

Customer service

Career in Recreation Management

Education

CPR/AED and First Aid Certification

Job description

The Campus Rec Student Worker is responsible for performing operational tasks for Campus Recreation programs and facilities. They will provide excellent customer service, maintain facility and asset cleanliness, ensure that all policies are followed by guests and participants, and ensure all safety measures are being implemented.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Responsible for ensuring that all Campus Recreation events operate effectively and efficiently, while assessing customer needs and implementing effective solutions.
• 2. Ensure event set-up and tear down is completed satisfactorily.
• 3. Responsible to ensure clean and organized indoor facilities through stocking supplies and maintaining clean restrooms and public spaces.
• 4. Communicate regularly with customers to ensure satisfaction during events.
• 5. Assist in the maintenance and adherence of policies and procedures during events at Campus Recreation facilities, ensuring compliance with University policies.
• 6. Complete day to day operational tasks to track Campus Recreation events and promote programming and events.
• 7. Regularly assist with events and operations during evening, nights or weekend hours.
• 8. Attend all required Campus Recreation trainings and meetings.
• 9. Perform all other tasks assigned by the Communications Coordinator to assist with Campus Recreation operations and programming.
• 10. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently Liberty University student
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Ability to work up to 18 hours per week
• Availability to work a variety of different shifts (weekends, early morning, afternoon, late night)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in event planning
• Experience in a customer service position
• Desire to pursue Recreation Management as a career field

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 40 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is split between a climate-controlled office setting and both indoor and outdoor facilities. All areas are well lit and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicle) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver's license, and acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee's position.

Time Type Part time Location Onsite Pay Rate Starting at $12.77 Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Come develop and improve valuable skills to use throughout your career by working at LU! We have many positions open that provide opportunities for students to serve the local Lynchburg community. Many offer flexible schedules to allow students to attend classes and complete their coursework. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.