Student Assistant - University Recreation Facility Assistant

University of West Georgia; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

The University of West Georgia is seeking a Student Assistant for the University Recreation Facility Assistant role in the Campus Center. You will monitor activities, promote patron safety, assist with cleaning and maintenance of fitness and game equipment, and handle equipment checkouts.

This temporary, part-time position requires enrollment in at least six credit hours and a minimum 2.5 GPA; strong communication, teamwork, and reliability are valued.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in at least six credit hours at UWG.
• Must maintain a consistent GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask in stressful situations.
• Willingness to learn and work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Must be able to lift 40+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities and safety of patrons entering controlled access areas.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Check out fitness and gaming equipment to patrons.

Skills

Enrolled six credits

GPA 2.5+

Communication skills

Teamwork

Professionalism

Job description

Student Assistant – University Recreation Facility Assistant

Location: UWG Recruiting Location

Employment Type: Temporary, Part‑time

Job Summary

Work as a facility assistant in the Campus Center, monitoring activities and patron safety, cleaning and maintaining fitness and game equipment, and checking out materials to patrons.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities and safety of patrons entering controlled access areas.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Check out fitness and gaming equipment to patrons.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in at least six credit hours at UWG.
• Must maintain a consistent GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Required to walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, and lift for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 40+ pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service experience.
• Excellent verbal communication.
• Ability to multitask in stressful situations.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Communication skills.
• Teamwork.
• Professionalism.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is committed to Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values guide all activities and are expected to be upheld by all staff.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, verification of credentials, and possible pre‑employment drug testing, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and merit‑based decisions are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia. The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on any protected status. No individual shall be excluded, denied benefits, or subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.