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Bakke Operations Attendant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511214
Division/Organization: Recreation & Wellbeing
Department: Operations
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Bakke Recreational Center
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Customer Service, Hospitality, Athletics, Sports, and Recreation

Department Overview:

 Join the Rec Well team as we move Badgers to play hard, get fit, and live well.

As one of the largest student employers at UW, we practice customer service, problem solving, critical thinking, professionalism, team building, and other skills that you can talk about in an interview with a future employer.

We believe we’re more than a building. We’re building a movement and we want you to be part of it!

Visit recwell.wisc.edu for more information.

Anticipated Start Date:

 4/27/2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 Upon Graduation

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. This role will work exclusively at the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center.

Mandatory Training Dates:
- April 27th Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $15.00

Number of Positions:

 Open until filled

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 a 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 30 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Within the Division of Recreation & Wellbeing, Operations Attendants play an integral role in overseeing the daily operations of the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center. Operations Attendants gain skills and experience pertaining to customer service, task management, problem solving, as well as effective and efficient communication. The following responsibilities listed below will be executed under the supervision of the Coordinators of Operations.

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.

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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