Student Assistant - Intramurals

Inside Higher Ed; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Georgia is seeking a part-time Student Assistant for Intramurals at its Macon campus. The role includes officiating sports, providing customer service, and assisting with recreational activities. Candidates must be enrolled at the university, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0, and be prepared for flexible hours, including weekends. This position is ideal for students looking to gain experience in a vibrant university setting with an emphasis on teamwork and event management.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.0 required.
• Enrollment in at least 6 credit hours at Middle Georgia State University.
• Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Responsibilities

• Officiate various intramural sports and assist with events.
• Maintain safety and professionalism during games.
• Provide customer service and support to participants.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Knowledge of intramural sports

Computer literacy

Education

Currently enrolled at Middle Georgia State University

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Student Assistant - Intramurals
Location: MGA - Macon
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 294662

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia—and global outreach through its fully-online campus. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This is a part-time, student position with responsibilities in recreation, intramurals, and club sports. The student will provide customer service, clerical duties, housekeeping, and assistance with various recreation/intramural and wellness activities/events for the area of Middle Georgia State University Recreation and Wellness (Macon Campus). This position will report to the part-time student managers and full-time professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Officiate a variety of intramural sports including basketball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, softball and assist with other sports/events as needed
• Act as a main point of contact for over 300 individual participants
• Ensure participation safety by having a strong knowledge of rules, policies and procedures as well as proper field set up and game management
• Provide exceptional customer service to participants by having strong communication while also interacting with players in a respectful, cooperative manner
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude throughout games
• Properly respond to emergencies by following the department's Emergency Action Procedures
• Assist with promotion of intramural sports/events through tabling and other marketing strategies
• Assist with other duties as assigned (may result in help with other departments within Recreation and Wellness)
• A student worker must have knowledge of computers and different software programs
• Any prior job experience in an office environment is helpful, but not necessary
• Student is required to retain Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) confidentiality

Required Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 2.0
• Currently enrolled at Middle Georgia State University for at least 6 credit hours, 12 hours preferably
• Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends

USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at the USG policy manual.

Institutional Values: Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values: Stewardship, Engagement, Adaptability, Learning.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources. Individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Background Check: Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check, verification of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.