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Middle Georgia State University
Student Assistant - Intramurals (Cochran Campus)
Career Insights for Recreation / Activities Worker
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$32,873 / year median in Georgia
+10% projected growth
Job Description
About Us Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state. Job Summary This is a part-time, student position with responsibilities in recreation, intramurals, and club sports. The student will provide customer service, clerical duties, housekeeping, and assistance with various recreation/intramural and wellness activities/events for the area of Middle Georgia State University Recreation and Wellness (Cochran Campus). This position will report to the part-time student managers and full-time professional staff. Responsibilities Officiate a variety of intramural sports including basketball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, softball and assist with other sports/events as needed Act as a main point of contact for over 300 individual participants Ensure participation safety by having a strong knowledge of rules, policies and procedures as well as proper field set up and game management Provide exceptional customer service to participants by having strong communication while also interacting with players in a respectful, cooperative manner Maintain a professional appearance and attitude throughout games Properly respond to emergencies by following the departments Emergency Action Procedures Assist with promotion of intramural sports/events through tabling and other marketing strategies Assist with other duties as assigned (may result in help with other departments within Recreation and Wellness) A student worker must have knowledge of computers and different software programs Student is required to retain Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) confidentiality Required Qualifications Minimum GPA of 2.0 Currently enrolled at Middle Georgia State University for at least 6 credit hours, 12 credit hours preferably. Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Preferred Qualifications Any prior job experience in an office environment is helpful, but not necessary USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Institutional Values Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent:
CORE VALUES
Stewardship- Engagement
- Adaptability
- Learning Equal Employment Opportunity Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community.