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Recreation Assistant – Facility Operations (Temporary Staff)

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Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Recreation Assistant – Facility Operations (Temporary Staff)
Department Campus Recreation
Compensation Title
Position Number tbd
Position Status Temporary
Work Schedule
Flexible
Hours per Week tbd
Months per Year tbd
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University (NKU) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.
Purpose of Position
Temporary employment.

NKU Students please apply to the Student Recreation Assistant – Facility Operations posting.
Primary Responsibilities
Maintain proper access to the building, collect picture ID’s from guests, record equipment transactions, answer phones and provide messages, provide program and facility information, assist in recreation activity set-up and take down, take daily equipment inventory, wash, dry and fold towels, and must be able to help guests with basic fitness equipment. Opportunities to assist with Facilities, Equipment Desk and Bouldering Wall.
Qualifications
A. General: Excellent verbal and written communication skills

B. Skill: Current CPR & First Aid Certifications, operate CSI system, and operate the washer and dryer.

C. Physical: Able to operate conditioning equipment

D. Academic: Must meet University requirements for enrollment and student employment.

TRAINING PERIOD: Orientation session and policy manual provided. On-going in-service training attendance mandatory.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.
Minimum Education
Preferred Education
Minimum Experience Acceptable Equivalency
Salary $8.50/hr
Pay Grade
Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 2022S1665
Job Open Date 06/28/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • NKU Jobs Site
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Careerbuilder.com
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Employee Referral
    • Indeed.com
    • Other
  2. Are you a current NKU student? If yes, please apply to the student posting for Recreation Student Assistant – Facility Operations.

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents