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Bakke Operations Attendant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511698
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

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:

 8/28/2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 Upon Graduation

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 6 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 6-12 hours in a weekly, reoccurring schedule.

Additional Scheduling Considerations:
- This role will work exclusively at the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center.
- Must be willing to work throughout all hours of facility operation (Early as 6 am and as late as midnight) including weekends and breaks as scheduled.
- Required to work a home football shift during the fall semester.

Training Dates:
- Must be able to attend in-person training on August 28th 2026 from 9:00am - 3:00pm at Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center.
- Must be able to attend kickoff meeting on September 1st 2026 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00 

Number of Positions:

 15-20

Qualifications:

 - Must have or be able to obtain First Aid, CPR, AED Certification within the first 30 days of employment (Rec Well will provide these trainings to you if needed).
- Must be currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student in good academic standing at UW-Madison.
- Previous customer service experience preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to problem solve and be team driven.
- Ability to balance academic and job responsibilities.
- Must be able to attend department-wide and program specific trainings.

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.

In this role you will:
- 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.
- Practice and enforce all facility policies and procedures to ensure member safety and conduct.
- Maintain and clean all fitness equipment and spaces in assigned floor areas throughout shifts.
- Collect, wash, and distribute towels throughout facility.
- 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 heavy 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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