(Student Position) Sports and Recreation Assistant

Sheridan College; Nebraska; On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Wyoming Community College District is seeking a Student Position: Sports and Recreation Assistant to support campus recreation operations. This role focuses on promoting health and wellness, ensuring safe facility use, and assisting gym patrons in a customer-service oriented environment.

The position requires enrollment as a Sheridan College student, good conduct, and the ability to work varied hours including evenings and weekends. CPR/First Aid is preferred.

Qualifications

• Enrollment as Sheridan College student required.
• GPA 2.0 or higher preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain surveillance of patrons, ensuring proper use of equipment and adherence to policies.
• Overseeing access to the facility including checking IDs and monitoring for safety and security of the building.
• Regularly inspect all equipment for correct operation, damages and cleanliness.
• Understand and enforce NWCCD, Campus Life, sports and recreation policies, procedures and conduct expectations.
• Assist in marketing and promotion of Campus Recreation events including recruiting participants.
• Set up and take down equipment, ensuring everything is ready for daily use and sports and recreation activities.
• Track and report gym usage, attendance, program statistics, and any other logistics.
• Responsible for opening, closing, and managing recreation facilities, ensuring safety and security.
• Serve as primary contact with Campus Facilities and Police in case of emergency while working.
• Attend all required trainings and meetings as scheduled. Includes pre-employment training in August before school starts
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Good Conduct and Academic Standing with the college.

Sheridan College Student currently enrolled.

Cumulative GPA is 2.0 or greater.

Adult CPR / AED and First Aid Certification, preferred

Job description

Northern Wyoming Community College District

(Student Position) Sports and Recreation Assistant

Job Title (Student Position) Sports and Recreation Assistant

Department

Department Student Services

Location

Location Sheridan

Posting Category

Posting Category Student - Sheridan

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/17/2026

Hourly Rate (if applicable)

Hourly Rate (if applicable) $12.00

Hiring Range

Full Salary Range

Benefits Summary

N/A

Months Worked Annually

Typical Work Schedule

6 positions available; Based on Class Schedule

Job Summary

Service oriented position promoting the health and wellness of the campus community by facilitating safe and effective facility operations related to recreation and fitness.

Reports To

Education/Qualifications

• Good Conduct and Academic Standing with the college.
• Sheridan College Student currently enrolled.
• Cumulative GPA is 2.0 or greater.
• Adult CPR / AED and First Aid Certification, preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Interest in fitness and recreation; outgoing, energetic, and comfortable with public speaking.
• Strong customer service and communication skills to assist gym patrons and address inquiries effectively.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean environment for all users.
• Confidence to work with a variety of individuals, take initiative, enforce rules, and address rule violations.
• Ability to collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth operations and a positive experience for all fitness center users.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 45lbs.
• Late night hours, weekends, and school break hours may be required.
• Working outside in various weather conditions including rain, snow, cold and heat.

About Northern Wyoming Community College District

Experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

Job Duties

These are the job duties for required of the position.

Percentage of time

Percentage of time 100%

Responsibility/Duty

• Maintain surveillance of patrons, ensuring proper use of equipment and adherence to policies.
• Overseeing access to the facility including checking IDs and monitoring for safety and security of the building.
• Regularly inspect all equipment for correct operation, damages and cleanliness.
• Understand and enforce NWCCD , Campus Life, sports and recreation policies, procedures and conduct expectations.
• Assist in marketing and promotion of Campus Recreation events including recruiting participants.
• Set up and take down equipment, ensuring everything is ready for daily use and sports and recreation activities.
• Track and report gym usage, attendance, program statistics, and any other logistics.
• Responsible for opening, closing, and managing recreation facilities, ensuring safety and security.
• Serve as primary contact with Campus Facilities and Police in case of emergency while working.
• Attend all required trainings and meetings as scheduled. Includes pre-employment training in August before school starts
• Other duties as assigned.

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