Are you interested in working at the Hamilton Recreation Center? If so:
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Download an employment application form and an availability form. Attach both of those to your Resume & Cover Letter.
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Check with the Financial Aid Office to see if you are eligible for Work Study.
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Turn in an employment application form and availability form to the Rec Center Front Desk.
Students who are interested in physical activity, sports, and/or kinesiology are good candidates for the many part-time jobs generated by the large variety of programs and services offered at the Rec Center. Students may apply for any position. Positions include: Reception Attendant, Fitness Attendant, Personal Trainers, Group Exercise Instructors, Climbing Wall Attendants and Lifeguards.
The positions listed above are described below :
Building Manager
Job Description: Building Managers (BM) supervise the entire Recreation Center and all of its employees. BMs are responsible for overall facility operations, enforcing the rules and regulations of the rec center, enacting the safety plan when appropriate, and any additional tasks that may be assigned. This position will require responsible and effective communication with participants at all times. They will be responsible for opening and/or closing the facility. BMs are expected to promote other campus recreation programs or fitness events and classes.
Job Requirements:
- Positive leadership abilities, responsibility, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm are required.
- Must be CPR and First Aid certified.
- Adherence to the Colorado Mesa University Recreation Center employee handbook (which holds uniform guidelines, staff policies, expected behaviors and duties) is required.
- Attend all BM trainings, monthly staff meetings and other such specified requirements.
- Check email and voice messages frequently and respond promptly.
Climbing Wall Attendant
Job Description: Indoor Climbing Wall Attendant are responsible for the day to day operation of the Colorado Mesa University Recreation Center climbing wall. Staff is required to supervise all climbing activities including completion of liability waivers by participants, safety technique and belay instruction, belaying of single climbers, supervision of climbers with partners, and maintenance of all climbing wall equipment. This position will require responsible and effective communication with participants at all times. They will be responsible for opening and/or closing the facility. Climbing wall staff is expected to promote other campus recreation programs or fitness events and classes.
Job Requirements:
- Positive leadership abilities, responsibility, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm are required.
- Facilitate a safe climbing environment at all times.
- Must be CPR and First Aid certified.
- Adherence to the Colorado Mesa University Recreation Center employee handbook (which holds uniform guidelines, staff policies, expected behaviors and duties) is required.
- Attend all indoor climbing wall trainings, monthly staff meetings and other such specified requirements.
Deep Cleaning Attendant
Job Description: Deep Cleaning Attendants will oversee the multiple fitness areas. Continual cleaning of the equipment and fitness area is their main role. They will be responsible for monitoring the safety of participants. They will be responsible for supervising the weight area(s) and cardio area(s), enforcing the rules and policies, providing good customer service, communicating with other attendants as well as the Manager of Wellness & Fitness on a regular basis, and any additional duties that may be assigned. Job will not be a desk but on the floor during entire shift moving about different parts of the facility.
Job Requirements:
- A positive attitude, passion for fitness, and enthusiasm are required.
- A background in Kinesiology, Health Science or related fitness activity preferred but not required.
- Adherence to the Colorado Mesa University Recreation Center employee handbook (which holds uniform guidelines, staff policies, expected behaviors and duties) is required.
- Attend all trainings, monthly staff meetings and other such specified requirements.
- Check email and voice messages frequently and respond promptly.
Lifeguard
Job Description: Lifeguard enforces the rules and regulations of the aquatics center, enacting the safety plan when appropriate, and any additional tasks that may be assigned. This position will require responsible and effective communication with participants at all times. They will be responsible for opening and/or closing the facility. Expected to promote and assist with other aquatics programs.
Job Requirements:
- Lifeguards must be CPR, AED, First Aid and Lifeguard certified (Red Cross or American Heart Assn)
- Safety.
- Cleanliness.
- Controls conditions by supervision, prevention and enforcement of facility rules.
- Creates a positive and safe experience for all patrons.
- Supervises lap and recreational swims, enforcing rules and regulations.
- Provides surveillance and observation of pool deck locker rooms and immediate area.
- Performs appropriate maintenance and housekeeping duties listed on duty roster.
Mav Pav, Front, & Main Fitness Desk Attendants
Job Description: Front desk attendants are the first impression of the Recreation Center. They are responsible for controlling access to the rec center while providing a high level of quality customer service (i.e. - greeting and providing program information). They need to be knowledgeable in the activities, events of the rec center in order to inform participants. They are also responsible for checking in/out recreation equipment, acting as a resource, answering telephones, enforcing the rules and regulations of the rec center, and any additional tasks that may be assigned. application form
Job Requirements:
- A positive attitude, passion for serving others, and enthusiasm are required.
- Adherence to the Colorado Mesa University Recreation Center employee handbook (which holds uniform guidelines, staff policies, expected behaviors and duties) is required.
- Attend all trainings, monthly staff meetings and other such specified requirements.
- Check email and voice messages frequently and respond promptly.
Juice Junction
Job Description: Juice Junction employees are responsible for making smoothies and providing excellent customer service to customers. They are responsible for all smoothie prep, cleaning, inventory, and ringing customers up on the register.
Job Requirements:
- A positive attitude, passion for serving others, and enthusiasm are required.
- Adherence to the Colorado Mesa University Recreation Center employee handbook (which holds uniform guidelines, staff policies, expected behaviors and duties) is required.
- Attend all trainings, monthly staff meetings and other such specified requirements.
- Provides exceptional customer service.
- Makes smoothies.
- Maintains a clean environment.
- Food prep.
- Sells products. Works the register
- Does inventory.
- Performs opening and closing duties.
Wellness Positions
Personal Trainer
Job Description: Experienced Personal Trainers who are passionate about supporting healthy lifestyle habits to work at the Hamilton Rec Center.
Hamilton Rec Center Personal Trainers are provided tools to conduct assessments and implement exercise prescriptions designed uniquely for their clients. Personal Trainers provide outstanding customer service with any participant who enters the rec center and engage members regularly. Continuing education is encouraged throughout employment with the Hamilton Rec Center. The days and hours are based on your availability and desire to build a successful clientele.
Job Requirements:
Personal Trainers must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications in addition to one or more NCCA accredited certifications such as ACSM, NSCA, NASM or ACE. They may also have acquired and/or are working towards completion of a Professional Certificate in Personal Training from Colorado Mesa University. A Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or in a related field is preferred.
- Must be 18 years or older
- Adherence to the Colorado Mesa University Recreation Center Employee Handbook (which holds uniform guidelines, staff policies, expected behaviors and duties) is required.
- Attend all trainings, staff meetings and other such specified requirements.
- Check email and voice messages frequently and respond promptly
Time Commitment: Part-Time
Compensation Type: Hourly
Contact Information: Emily Thom, Manager of Wellness & Fitness, 970.248.1234
Application Instructions: Email cover letter and resume to: [email protected]