Athletics Facilities Assistant

**Athletics Facilities Assistant - Casual Part Time** Status**: Casual Part Time

**Hours**: Up to 24 hours/week

**Home Campus**: Stoney Creek (fully on-site)

**Rate of Pay**: $17.60 per hour, plus 4% in lieu of vacation

**Posting Date**: September 27th, 2024

**Closing Date**: October 7th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

Reporting to the Athletics Facilities Supervisor, the incumbent will ensure that customer service and cleanliness of the athletic facilities are aligned to industry best practice. The incumbent will be required at times to work evenings and weekends, ensuring that facility and staff standards are met when the Facilities Supervisor is not present. They will guide and assist student staff in completing their job responsibilities. The incumbent will also be responsible for a number of tasks associated with the athletics facilities software management system including processing community memberships, payments and equipment tracking.

The incumbent will take a lead role in maintaining the general operations of the facility ensuring work flow and appropriate coverage, acting as a primary point of contact in emergency situations, and reporting all action taken to the Supervisor.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- ** **Athletic operations using Facilities Software Management System
- Customer Service including monitoring of gymnasium and fitness centre patrons
- Guide and Assist Student Staff
- Set-up and tear down of athletic and recreation events
- Equipment and inventory tracking

Other duties as assigned.

**What you’ll bring to the role**:

- ** **2 year diploma in Health, Wellness & Fitness or Rec and Leisure preferred
- Knowledge of various sports and equipment set-up
- Maintain athletic and recreational facility operating procedures to ensure standards and customer and student satisfaction are met
- Provide feedback on program and event success with Supervisor
- Support logístical needs (including working with internal and external stakeholders) for special events within the athletic facility
- Work with Facilities Supervisor to identify, schedule and execute preventative maintenance and work requests for the fitness centre and equipment
- Work with Facilities Supervisor to enforce usage policies aligning to fitness, sport and recreation, maximizing opportunities for the campus population and limiting facility idle time and underutilization of spaces.
- First-Aid/CPR necessary
- Athletic operations using Facilities Software Management System
- High Competency in customer service including monitoring of gymnasium and fitness centre patrons
- Guide and assist student staff
- Equipment and inventory tracking
- Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.

**What we offer**:

- ** **Opportunity to gain experience and build relationships at a Hamilton/Niagara Top Employer.
- Access to professional development opportunities.
- Option to enroll in Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College.
- Discounted rate for full-service athletic facility and instructor-led classes.
- Opportunities to engage in wellness events and activities.

The College is committed to fostering inclusive ad barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.