Student Worker (Tennis Complex)

Job Title

Student Worker (Tennis Complex)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Recreational Sports

Proposed Minimum Salary

$8.00 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Job Summary

Under the supervision and guidance of the student manager and Recreational Sports staff, assist with the daily operations of the Tennis Complex, provide customer service to ensure a positive environment for members and assist with tennis events and programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision and guidance of the student manager and Professional Staff, provide excellent customer service to ensure a positive experience for members and assist with the daily operations of the Tennis Complex including: implementation of proper protocol for the opening and closing procedures of facility to ensure a safe and effective opening of facility and securing the facility at time of closing. 

• Assist in preparation for, supervision of, and tear-down of special events held in Rec Sports facilities.  

• Assist with member verification to facilitate proper access to facility. 

• Assist Professional staff with the implementation of various outreach programs and activities of the Recreational Sports Department for elementary, middle school and high school students touring the facility and align with University recruitment efforts. 

• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training sessions.  

• Maintain a safe and positive environment for Tennis Complex members by implementing University and Rec Sports guidelines to include, emergency protocol, CPR/AED, evacuation of facility, safe and effective handling of blood borne pathogens, as well as, ensuring shelter and/or safe departure of members during severe weather. 

• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate and 3 credit hours per semester for graduates.

• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students.

• Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.

• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

• Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule.

• Promptly complete all required training.

• Submit time sheet biweekly.

• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

• Subject to funding and/or need.

Pay of Rate: $8.00/hour for up to 19 hours weekly

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.