Program Assistant

Chico State Enterprises; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Job summary

Chico State Enterprises is seeking a part-time Recreational Sports Program Assistant on the Chico State Campus. The role supports the Wildcat Gaming Lobby, events, and recreational programming, with a focus on evening hours and occasional weekends.

The position requires safe cart operation, CPR/AED/First Aid readiness, and the ability to work well with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the campus community. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• Evening availability required.
• Ability to operate an electric cart safely around campus.
• Maintain or obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certifications; employer assists if needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and regularly inventory all Wildcat Gaming Lobby equipment.
• Monitor events and programs; supervise front desk attendants.
• Enforce department and campus policies.
• Promote sportsmanship and positive behavior among participants.
• Interact with participants and assist with event setup.
• Provide weekend and nightly supervision of events as needed.
• Assist with scheduling of student staff and daily facility operations.
• Train Wildcat Gaming Lobby attendants and ensure access to facilities.
• Communicate professionally with staff and community; handle crises when needed.

Skills

Evening availability

Cart operation safety

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Job description

POSITION: Recreational Sports Program Assistant

STATUS: Part-Time / Non-Benefitted / Hourly / Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION: $17.60 - $20.00per hour

DEPARTMENT: Recreational Sports

LOCATION: Chico State Campus; WREC and Residence Halls

RECRUITMENT ID: 475

RESIDENCY: Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: TheRecreational Sports program assistant is an experience of a lifetime, right here in Chico! Chico State Recreational Sports offers exciting program opportunities for students to enrich their experience at Chico State. We are looking for individuals to join us as program assistants who will assist department staff in the day-to-day operation of the Wildcat Gaming Lobby, special events, and programming within Recreational Sports.

The position will be responsible for working a majority of weeknights, as well as some weekends and weekdays. The incumbent must have the ability to work autonomously and effectively with college students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the community.

• Manage and regularly inventory all Wildcat Gaming Lobby equipment.
• Manage and intervene, when necessary, in crisis and emergency situations.
• Enforce department and campus policies.
• Promote sportsmanship and foster good character among participants.
• Actively monitor events and programs.
• Interact with participants.
• Conduct training for Wildcat Gaming Lobby front desk attendants.
• Contribute suggestions that would improve the Wildcat Gaming Lobby and programs.
• Be able to envision foreseeable dangers and hazards that may affect participant safety.
• Be a positive role model for fellow employees and participants.
• Perform selected office work and other duties as necessary.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with all members of the Recreational Sports staff and community.
• Supervise and evaluate front desk attendants.
• Provide weekend and nightly supervision of events as needed.
• Assist with the scheduling of student staff.
• Assist with facility daily operations.
• Ensure staff has access to the facility.
• Make sure all necessary equipment is accessible.
• Assist staff with event setup.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have evening availability.
• Must be able to operate an electric cart safely around campus and in surrounding areas as needed.
• Maintain or acquire CPR/AED/First Aid certifications for adults, children, and infants. The employer will assist employees in obtaining certifications if new hires do not currently have valid certifications.

BENEFITS:

• Sick leave (up to 5 days/year)

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Chico State Enterprises will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current Chico State Enterprises employee who was conditionally offered the position.
• Candidate must be in possession of valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance. Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record) is required. The candidate will be required to update their insurance with Chico State Enterprises Human Resources when necessary.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Chico State Enterprises provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It is Chico State Enterprises' policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work.