Recreation Associate

At the Mitchell Recreation & Athletic Center, we believe in creating a culture of connectedness, caring, and understanding that inspires everyone to be more than they ever thought possible. We change the world by creating amazing global citizens who value being Humble, Hungry, and Smart. We believe in creating a sense of community and belonging through a shared experience in recreational activities that encourage relationships, well-being, and fun. The Mitchell Recreation & Athletic Center is seeking enthusiastic students to control access, assist with set-up/takedown of events, maintain clean facilities, and provide accurate information to all Denison Recreation users and participants.

Essential Function:

• Control access to facilities by ensuring valid membership and/or access pass.
• Welcome users and provide information regarding facilities, programs, services, and the local area.
• Assist with equipment set up, oversight, and take down of events or open recreation.
• Administer lost and found system.
• Respond to emergency situations and adhere to protocols including pre and post-incident procedures.
• Promote and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and appearance of all facilities.
• Understand and enforce Denison Recreation and area-specific policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge and implementation of the emergency action plan.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.
• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants and guests.
• Uphold and exceed the expectations of

Denison Recreation:

ethical reasoning, critical thinking, teamwork, initiative and professionalism.

• Assist as needed in all required departmental functions.

Department Expectations and Required Skills:

• Knowledge and implementation of emergency action plan.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Demonstrate integrity, ethics and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment to promoting healthy, active lifestyles. Qualifications & Certifications
• First Aid and Adult CPR/AED certifications should be current or obtained before start date
• Preventing Disease Transmission/Bloodborne Pathogens Training Denison University is an independent, coeducational, residential college of liberal arts and sciences.

Founded in 1831, Denison is one of the earliest colleges to be established in the old "Northwest Territory," west of the Allegheny Mountains and north of the Ohio River. Denison University is a leading liberal arts college where faculty and students collaborate in research, civic engagement, & cultivation of independent thinking. As a leader among the nation's top residential liberal arts colleges, Denison has earned a reputation for academic rigor that is rivaled only by its commitment to preparing students for a lifetime of personal, professional and civic success. Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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