Recreational Sports Assistant (Part Time)

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Houston Community College is seeking a part-time Recreational Sports Assistant to support planning, promotion, and operations of campus recreational activities. You will assist with events, social media promotion, and customer service for students and facility users.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends, basic office tasks, and a friendly, team-oriented approach. Prior interest in sports or event planning is welcomed; training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience or interest in sports, fitness, or event planning preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organization and execution of recreational events.
• Promote events through social media, flyers, and campus announcements.
• Assist in developing marketing strategies to increase student participation.
• Assist with facility tours and orientation sessions for new users.
• Assist in creating and distributing promotional materials.
• Monitor inventory and checkout of recreational equipment and supplies.
• Provide excellent customer service to students and facility users.
• Respond to inquiries in person, by phone, and via email.
• Support intramural sports scheduling, officiating and supervision.
• Support wellness initiatives, including fitness classes and health campaigns.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and general office duties.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Recreational Sports Assistant (Part Time)

SUMMARY

Assists with event planning, promotion of events, administrative tasks and customer support within the recreational sports program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the planning, organization, and execution of recreational events including but not limited to outdoor adventures, trips and special events such as tournaments and themed activities.
• Promote events through various channels including social media, flyers, and campus announcements.
• Assist in developing creative marketing strategies to increase student participation.
• Champion and promote careers in STEM at assigned schools during specific timeframes.
• Assist with facility tours and orientation sessions for new users.
• Assist in the creation and distribution of promotional materials.
• Monitor inventory and check out of recreational equipment and supplies.
• Provide excellent customer service to students and other facility users.
• Respond to inquiries in person, via phone, and through email.
• Assist with organizing, scheduling, officiating, and supervising intramural sports leagues and tournaments.
• Support wellness initiatives, including workshops, fitness classes, and health campaigns.
• Support fitness center operations, including equipment maintenance, monitoring usage, and aiding users.
• Perform general office duties such as filing, data entry, and maintaining records.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED required.

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year experience or an interest in sports, fitness, or event planning preferred. Training and instruction will be provided.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Creative, ambitious, friendly, and outgoing personality with the ability to motivate others.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non‑discrimination policies:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM‑SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or [e-mail]

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718‑8565.