Non-College Work-Study, S&F Facility

Hourly rate: $12/hr. or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education. 

The Wellness and Success Center (WSC) is open seven (7) days per week. The applicant must be willing to work during operational hours as posted on its website. 

Special Note: The WSC facility will observe the approved University of Houston-Downtown holiday schedule and/or approved closures due to inclement weather. 

• Perform open and/or closing procedures, following all UHD emergency guidelines and standard procedures
• Monitor/inspect equipment to identify wear and/or minor damage. Be sure to properly record on the designated form(s) to Sports and Fitness leadership for further inspection
• Schedule the use of facilities for members and/or guests, where applicable. Assist the members and/or guests with any form completion related to equipment use, scheduling, and/or safety reporting
• Continual monitoring of designated facility areas to ensure equipment is used as intended and documented as appropriate
• Discuss any safety concerns and/or misuse with Sports and Fitness leadership, where applicable
• Remain informed of equipment shutdown and emergency evacuation policies/procedures
• Explain the use of certain devices and/or equipment in the facility and/or recreational space with members or guests
• Provide assistance to members, guests, and/or authorized staff entering and/or exiting the facility
• Respond to inquiries about the facility, membership options, rules, and regulations
• Maintain confidentiality of the identity of membership records and transactions completed
• Performs all other duties as assigned

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have the ability to multi-task and interact professionally with staff, faculty, and students
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel)
• Must be well organized, responsible, punctual, and a self-starter
• Must have good people skills and present a professional attitude and appearance
• Must have effective verbal/written communication skills
• Demonstrate a willingness to provide excellent customer service daily

  EEO/AA

• Must be available to work 20 hours per week during the facility's hours of operation
• Candidate must be a current UHD student with a 2.0 cumulative GPA or above

About University of Houston Downtown

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.

U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions:  No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.”

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair.

The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.