Recreation Aide I

PeopleAdmin, Inc.

Las Vegas (NM)

On-site

USD 14,000 - 17,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University is seeking a Recreation Aide to support the game room program on the Las Vegas, NM campus. You will supervise attendants, manage equipment, and help run intramural activities while maintaining safety and friendly service.

The role requires current student status, First Aid/CPR certification, and strong communication and leadership skills. Hours include day, night, and weekend shifts with a $10.50 hourly rate.

Qualifications

Must be a currently enrolled student in good standing.
Current First Aid and CPR / AED certification or willingness to become certified.
Knowledge of video games and systems including their connectivity and capability.
Exceptional communication and proven leadership skills.
Prior experience as a game room attendant preferred.
Previous officiating experience.
Previous customer service experience.
Knowledge of game and rules and Intramural policies.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Exemplary officiating experience in two or more Intramural Sports seasons.

Responsibilities

Be on time and ready to work when scheduled and responsible.
Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating game room attendants.
Maintain an updated inventory of video games, systems, equipment, and supplies.
Monitor the game room while on duty.
Check out games, controllers, and other equipment to participants.
Keep the game room neat and organized.
Notify the coordinator of any equipment or repair needs.
Submit timely marketing requests for upcoming programs.
Respond to emergency situations according to level of first responder training.
Attend regular Campus Recreation leadership staff meetings.
Conduct regular Game Room staff meetings.
Keep an accurate record of hours worked and submit time-sheet when due.
Officiate Intramural contests and assist with pre/post game logistics and site prep.
Understand emergency/evacuation procedures.
Provide positive public relations, program promotion, and policy education to participants.
Verify participant eligibility.
Attend officials training clinics.
Provide a friendly, upbeat and customer service oriented environment at all times.
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Currently enrolled student

First Aid / CPR

Video games knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Customer service experience

Officiating experience

Intramural officiating

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices , or by calling (505) 454-3048 or emailing careerservices@nmhu.edu. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.

NMHU Student Jobs

A part-time job on-campus offers a great way for you to earn money to help pay for school as well as to get a jump start on your career track. Student employment allows you to acquire work experience, transferable job skills, self-confidence, and develop a network of professional contacts for your future career. On-campus jobs include departmental, federal/state work-study, and graduate assistantships (GA) in non-academic departments. Keep in mind that each department makes their own hiring decisions, therefore students are not placed in a job or guaranteed a job.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Recreation Aide

Department

Department Summary

Under the direct supervision of the campus recreation coordinator the Game Room Aide is a leader within the game room program who must show a high level of commitment for its success. Rec Aides will supervise the game room attendants and be responsible for implementing the various programs. Though all game room staff members are still allowed to participate in game room activities, employment may require the individual to make working a priority over participating in the program. In addition to the Game Room responsibilities Rec Aides will also be responsible for seasonal intramural sport officiating and programming. Intramural Sports Officials are responsible for providing an atmosphere of fun in a competitive, yet safe, environment. Officials must be able to implement Intramural Sports policies and playing rules in order to maintain an appropriate level of control, fairness, and safety. Hours vary but may include day shifts, nights and/or weekends

General Job Description

Specific Duties

Be on time and ready to work when scheduled and responsible.
Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating game room attendants
Maintain an updated inventory of video games, systems, equipment, and supplies
Monitor the game room while on duty
Check out games, controllers, and other equipment to participants
Keep the game room neat and organized
Notify the coordinator of any equipment or repair needs
Submit timely marketing requests for upcoming programs
Respond to emergency situations according to level of first responder training
Attend regular Campus Recreation leadership staff meetings
Conduct regular Game Room staff meetings
Keep an accurate record of hours worked and submit time-sheet when due
Officiate Intramural contests.
-Assist with pre and post game logistics and administrative functions.
-Assist with preparation and inspection of the game site.
-Understand emergency/evacuation procedures.
-Provide positive public relations, program promotion, and policy education to participants.
-Verify participant eligibility
-Attend all officials training clinics,
-Provide a friendly, upbeat and customer service oriented environment at all times.
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Must be a currently enrolled student in good standing
Current First Aid and CPR / AED certification or willingness to become certified
Knowledge of video games and systems including their connectivity and capability
Exceptional communication and proven leadership skills
Prior experience as a game room attendant preferred
-Previous officiating experience.
-Previous customer service experience.
-Knowledge of game and rules and Intramural policies.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills
-Exemplary officiating experience in two or more Intramural Sports seasons.

Physical Demands

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate $10.50/ Hour

Preferred Work Schedule

Employment Term

Employment Term Fall, Spring, Summer, Break

Work Location/Campus Center

Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Number

Posting Number S0824P

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/09/2021