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Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508092
Division/Organization: Recreation & Wellbeing
Department: Operations
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Nicholas Recreational Center & Bakke Recreational Center
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Athletics, Sports, and Recreation

Department Overview:

 Here at Rec Well, we believe we are more than a building. We are building a movement. Our vision is to create a culture of healthy habits through inclusion, education, innovation, and connection, and we strive to continue to demonstrate our commitment to inspiring Badgers to play hard, get fit, and live well. As a member of our team, you'll provide administrative support to the Director of Recreation & Wellbeing, the Division, and divisional leadership. Your experiences, ideas, and strengths will be valued and leveraged from Day One to deliver mission-driven results. At Rec Well we practice what we preach. We work hard. We push limits. We move fast. We aren't afraid to fail, and we certainly aren't afraid to stand out. If this sounds like you, we hope you'll consider applying to be on our team at Rec Well.

Anticipated Start Date:

 12/6/2024

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 N/A

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 9 hours

Schedule:

 Employees set preferences for hours they are available/prefer to work, and a schedule is created for the entirety of the academic semester. Students typically work 8-10 hours in a weekly, reoccurring schedule. Staff may also set building preferences, but setting a building preference does not guarantee that all shifts will be in one building rather than the other.

Mandatory Training Dates:
• Thursday, December 5 (7:00pm- 8:30pm)
• Saturday, December 7 (9:00am- 12:00pm)
• Sunday, December 8 (8:00am- 11:30am)

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $15.00

Number of Positions:

 Open until filled (15)

Qualifications:

 • Must be currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student in good academic standing at UW-Madison.
• Willing to work throughout all hours of facility operation including weekends and breaks as scheduled.
• Must be able to attend department-wide and program specific trainings.
• Required to work 1 home football shift during the fall semester.
• Ability to balance academic and job responsibilities.
• First Aid, CPR, AED Certification or ability to attain it within the first week of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance academic and job responsibilities.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

UNIVERSITY RECREATION & WELLBEING TEAM MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, members and guests.
• Uphold and exceed the expectations of the Rec Well mission, vision, and values.
• Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and surrounding Rec Well facilities.
• Take ownership of Rec Well facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic.
• Enforce Rec Well policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction.
• Respond to all emergency situations and adhere to established protocol including pre and post- incident procedures.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Practice and enforce all facility policies and procedures to ensure member safety and conduct.
• Maintain, inventory, and clean all fitness and facility equipment and spaces in assigned area through regular detailing and inspection.
• Collect, wash, and distribute towels.
• Execute Group Fitness check in procedures.
• Establish a rapport with members, guests, and other staff members to solve problems and respond to questions.
• Complete regular walkthroughs of all areas to identify any facility or equipment malfunctions, safety hazards or improper departmental operations.
• Respond to injuries and assist in immediate first aid and proper emergency procedures.
• Ensure that the buildings and activity areas are opened and closed at designated times.
• Assist other staff areas with the preparation and operation of their program area as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Supervisor and/or Rec Well Manager.

Operations Attendants gain skills and experience pertaining to customer service, task management, problem solving, as well as effective communication. The following responsibilities listed below will be executed under the supervision of the Coordinator of Operations.

Physical Demands:

• Pushing, pulling, and carrying equipment including, but not limited to tables, chairs, garbage cans, sports equipment, and weight equipment.
• Frequent walking and moving around facilities.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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