Part-Time Recreation Assistant, Recreational Sports

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Indiana University is seeking a part-time student employee for Recreational Sports in Bloomington. The role supports customer service, equipment checkout, and facility operations at SRSC and Bill Garrett Fieldhouse.

The position is in-person, requires 8–12 hours per week with shifts including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. It offers IU benefits for full-time staff and eligibility for work-study.

Qualifications

• General knowledge at the high school level.
• Some college preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Service-oriented and dependable.
• Willingness to take on new challenges.
• Ability to move up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and support participants throughout their visit to Recreational Sports facilities.
• Greet participants and staff professionally while managing equipment check-out and verifying facility access at the Welcome Center.
• Launder towels and uniforms for intramural and club sports programs.
• Support daily operations at the Welcome Center and Equipment Checkout, including customer service and equipment handling.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure high-quality service and foster positive relationships.
• Promote a safe and welcoming environment by enforcing facility policies.
• Attend team meetings and complete required training to stay current.
• Active participation in the RecSports community and foster a positive atmosphere.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer-focused

Time management

Organizational skills

Safety and engagement

Education

High school knowledge

Some college

Job description

RECREATIONAL SPORTS (BL-RECS-IUBLA)

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University (IU) experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.

Recreational Sports is part of the Office of Student Life, which is dedicated to supporting students’ health, safety, and success throughout their IU experience. The Recreational Sports mission is to connect, inform, and inspire individuals to lead active, healthy lifestyles. Serving over 36,000 students, faculty, staff, and community members annually, we offer a variety of programs across 2 multipurpose facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, adventure spaces, and more. Our team includes 46 professional staff and over 800 student employees.

At Recreational Sports, we believe in creating exceptional experiences through genuine connection and welcoming opportunities. Student employees play a vital role in shaping our programs and are encouraged to grow through leadership and collaboration. Whether you're looking to build professional skills or simply be part of a dynamic team, Recreational Sports offers a fun, supportive environment where you can thrive.

This position offers hands‑on experience in communication, time management, conflict resolution, and teamwork skills that are transferable to any future career.

Department‑Specific Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service and support participants throughout their visit to Recreational Sports facilities.
• Greets participants and staff professionally while managing equipment check‑out and verifying facility access at the Welcome Center.
• Supports cleanliness and organization by laundering towels and uniforms for intramural and club sports programs.
• Supports daily operations at the Welcome Center and Equipment Checkout, including customer service, equipment check‑in/check‑out, and receiving and organizing equipment and promotional items.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure high‑quality service and foster positive relationships.
• Promotes a safe and welcoming environment by communicating and enforcing facility policies.
• Maintains awareness of job expectations by attending team meetings, completing required training, and staying current through email and internal communications.
• Active participation in the RecSports community
• Dedication to fostering a positive and respectful atmosphere for all.

EDUCATION

Required

• General knowledge at the high school level

Preferred

• Some college

SKILLS

Required

• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of individuals
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a customer‑focused attitude
• Ability to collaborate and contribute in a team‑oriented environment
• Service‑oriented and dependable
• Willingness to take on new challenges
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Create a safe and engaging environment that supports the health and well‑being of all participants

This position requires frequently moving about the workspace. Positions require working both indoors and outdoors and ability to move up to 50 pounds with assistance. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This position is work‑study eligible.

The Office of Student Life is committed to building students build career readiness and workforce skills. Student employment offers practical experience to apply learning, build real‑world skills, and develop competencies valued by employers. Each role supports National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Competencies, with emphasis on those most relevant to the position:

• Career and Self‑Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Technology

These are transferable workforce skills you can add to your resume and use in any career path.

Explore detailed descriptions of all part‑time positions with Recreational Sports.

Bloomington, Indiana.

This is an in‑person position.

Onsite work will take place at the following campus recreation facilities, depending on the needs of each sporting event:

• Student Recreational Sports Center (SRSC)
• Bill Garrett Fieldhouse

$12.00 per hour

8‑12 hours per week, with flexibility based on availability.

Early morning, evening and weekend shifts may be required.

No position should exceed 29 hours per week across all campus positions.

For full‑time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU‑sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.

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