Recreation Center - Assistant Student Worker (FWS/NFWS)

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University is seeking a student employee to assist in the Student Recreation Center. Responsibilities include greeting guests, checking in users, assisting with events, and helping enforce policies while supporting the Campus Recreation staff.

The role requires enrollment as a full-time GCU student and availability for 3–4 shifts per week, including weekends if needed. This position pays minimum wage and ends on June 30, 2027, at the campus recreation facility.

Qualifications

• Background in exercise science or sports management preferred.
• Outgoing, hardworking, courteous demeanor.
• Able to work 3–4 shifts per week, including weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Open or close the performance center.
• Check in students/faculty for use of the facility.
• Assist with special events such as tournaments and team camps.
• Help enforce all policies and procedures.
• Maintain inventory and keep spaces clean.
• Communicate building updates to student worker staff.
• Assist in marketing and coordinating programs.

Skills

Outgoing

Hardworking

Courteous

Education

Exercise Science / Sports Management

Job description

Purpose within the Organization

The purpose of this position is to assist the Student Recreation Center in greeting and checking in guests to the facility. This position will help enforce all policies and procedures set by the Campus Recreation Staff on usage of the building, and will work with Campus Recreation Director on Rec. Center policies and procedures and overall communication to the Recreation Center participants.

Responsibilities

• Open or close performance center
• Help with communication with student worker staff on building updates
• Help enforce all policies and procedures
• Communicate any building needs to Campus Recreation Director
• Help review policies and procedures
• Check in students/faculty for use of the facility
• Open and clean Media Room for meetings
• Maintain inventory
• Help clean and maintain 2nd floor Student Fitness Rooms and Sanctuary
• Trouble shoot any scheduling conflicts that come up with users of the facility
• Assist with special events such as tournaments and team camps
• Assist in marketing and coordinating programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Equipment Used and Responsibility

Fusion Google office

Qualifications

• Exercise Science and Sports Management or related fields of study preferred
• Outgoing, hardworking, and courteous
• Ability to work 3-4 shifts a week, including weekends if needed

Eligibility Requirements

• Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program
• Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student
• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University
• You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements

Pay Rate

Minimum Wage

Anticipated End Date

June 30, 2027

Purpose Statement

Grand Canyon University is committed to a student first policy. Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment.

Company Culture and Values

GCU’s Christian worldview has shaped the university’s mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.