Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Recreational Sports Facility Student Assistant - Institutional Student Worker on the Dahlonega campus. The staff worker reports directly to Facilities Coordinator and Campus Recreation and Wellness Graduate Assistant. Facility staff worker must be knowledgeable of facility policies, procedures and overall Campus Recreation and Wellness departments.
- Check-out sport and fitness equipment.
- Respond to emergencies, following Campus Recreation and Wellness Emergency Action Plan.
- Clean and organize equipment and weights in the fitness areas.
- Enforce Recreation Center policy and procedures.
- Provide spot or assistance to patrons in their workouts.
- Provide customer service to patrons by answering facility and university related questions.
- Supervise fitness areas, gymnasium and track to maintain a safe environment for patrons.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of exercise equipment and/or various exercises, spotting techniques and overall fitness programming.
- Demonstrate the ability to multi-task.
- Have a general knowledge and experience with aspects of health, fitness and recreation.
- Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
- The student must obtain a CPR/First Aid certification within one month of employment.
- Lifeguard experience certification is a plus but not required.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
- This role is considered a position of trust.
- This position requires security clearance.
- Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.
- Position of Trust