Recreation Aide III

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University seeks a Recreation Aide to support the Campus Life/Game Room program. You will supervise attendants, implement programs, and assist with intramurals and student events. Hours may include day shifts, nights, and weekends.

Ideal candidates are NMHU students with strong communication, leadership, and reliability. Knowledge of video games and equipment is a plus; CPR/First Aid is desirable. The role pays $13.00/hour for Fall/Spring terms.

Qualifications

• Education: NMHU student, sophomore to senior, enrolled with at least six credits.
• Preferred GPA 3.0 for applicants.
• Experience in college work is desirable.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Be on time and ready to work when scheduled.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating attendants.
• Maintain an updated inventory of 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 supervisor of equipment or repair needs.
• Submit timely requests for program marketing.
• Respond to emergencies according to training.
• Attend staff meetings for game room leadership.
• Conduct regular Game Room staff meetings.
• Keep accurate hours and submit timesheets.
• Assist with event logistics and post-event tasks.
• Understand emergency/evacuation procedures.
• Provide friendly customer service and program promotion.
• Attend officials training clinics.
• Advertise for student events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Record keeping

Report writing

Video creation

Confidential information management

Attendance reliability

Event support

Education

College student NMHU enrolled

Six credit hours

GPA 3.0 preferred

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 [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. 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 Campus Life

Department Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Student Life 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, and student events and activities. 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. Responsibilities at student events will vary from checking in students to enforcing rules and regulations for a fun and safe setting. Hours vary but may include day shifts, nights and/or weekends.

General Job Description

Job description may include technical and specialized duties requiring a high skill level in oral and written communications, critical thinking, initiative, and independent work requiring knowledge of theory, practices and procedures of the assigned area.
Skills and/or Duties:
• Analyzing data
• Preparing records
• Writing reports
• Creating videos
• Managing confidential information
• Maintain regular attendance
• Perform other job duties as assigned

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 supervisor 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
• 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.
• Attend all officials training clinics
• Provide a friendly, upbeat and customer service oriented environment at all times.
• Attend Arts@HU events
• Advertise for student events
• Other durties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
• College student at NMHU and classified as a sophomore, junior, or senior and enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours
• Successfully completed one semester at NMHU ;

Preferred Qualification:
• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Experience:
• Work experience in college

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.
• 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

• Lifting a minimum of 30 pounds – Occasionally
• Standing – Frequently
• Walking – Frequently
• Bending – Frequently
• Squatting – Frequently
• Climbing – Occasionally
• Kneeling – Frequently
• Repetitive hand motion – Frequently
• Sitting – Frequently
• Prolonged use of computer – Frequently

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate $13.00/ Hour

Preferred Work Schedule

Employment Term

Employment Term Fall, Spring

Work Location/Campus Center

Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Number

Posting Number S1091P

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/14/2023

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary) 05/13/2024

Job Posted Date

Job Posted Date 07/12/2023

Job Posting Close Date

Job Posting Close Date 12/11/2023

Special Instructions Summary

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 [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identiy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessiblity, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email [e-mail]

Contact Person's Job Title [e-mail]

Contact Person's Phone

Contact Person's Phone [phone]

Contact Person's Email

Contact Person's Email [e-mail]

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Last refresh: Tuesday January 23, 2018 10:26:54 PM