Wellness and Recreation is seeking students to manage the equipment room; maintain cleanliness and aesthetics of all fitness, open recreation and general facility spaces; execute the set-up of activities and rooms; report maintenance and housekeeping issues and provide premier customer services; and promote a safe and clean facility.

Wellness and Recreation commits to foster a learning environment for our student employees that cultivates the skills of ethical reasoning, critical thinking, teamwork, initiative and professionalism. Programs and facilities are student-run with professional coaching. The goal is to help develop students’ transferable skills and create a supportive and challenging environment for them to succeed in and out of the classroom.

Responsibilities
Safety and Risk Management
• Ensure safety of users by supervising activity throughout the Wellness and Recreation facilities
• Welcome users and provide information regarding facilities, programs, services and the local area
• Enforce Wellness and Recreation procedures and guidelines
• Develop a strong knowledge of and assist in the implementation of the Wellness and Recreation Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Assume the first responder’s role in emergency situations by responding to all injuries and assisting in immediate first aid and proper emergency procedures
• Conduct regular facility rounds, which includes completing inspections and addressing/reporting malfunctions, safety hazards and improper departmental operations

Customer Service
• Develop knowledge related to facility layout and fitness equipment location to be able to guide users
• Provide premier customer service by greeting users and providing up-to-date information about Wellness and Recreation programs, services and facilities

Cleaning and General Facility Operations
• Clean fitness equipment and facility surfaces according to standards
• Complete inspections for equipment and report any signs of damage
• Organize weights, accessories, and ensure all equipment is returned to proper locations
• Track and maintain participation of assigned areas through facility counts
• Assist with day-use lockers

Equipment Room
• Manage the check out and check in of recreational equipment, towels and apparel
• Manage inventory and report damage and/or missing items
• Perform laundry duties including sorting, washing, drying and folding of items
• Manage the Wellness and Recreation lost and found

Open Recreation and Setups
• Clean and manage all open recreation areas
• Assist with equipment setup for open recreation and Health and Exercise Studies classes

• Understand and enforce Wellness and Recreation and area specific policies and guidelines
• Knowledge and implementation of emergency action plan
• Attend required trainings and meetings
• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants and guests
• Uphold and exceed the expectations of Wellness and Recreation: ethical reasoning, critical thinking, teamwork, initiative and professionalism
• Assist as needed in all required departmental functions

• Knowledge and implementation of emergency action plan
• Effective interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills
• Commitment to customer service
• Demonstrate integrity, ethics and commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Maintain clean, appropriate and professional attire
• Commitment to promoting healthy, active lifestyles

N/A

• Current NC State degree-seeking student (enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits for undergraduate or 4.5 for graduate students)
• First Aid and Adult CPR/AED certifications. Training available during onboarding.

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call (919) 515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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