Hybrid Student Intramural Lead bei University Student Union California State University, Northridge

 UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
STUDENT ASSISTANT EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION

NOTE: THIS IS AN ON-CALL POSITION. WORK SHIFTS WILL BE ASSIGNED BASED ON THE NUMBER OF SCHEDULED INTRAMURAL EVENTS, THE EMPLOYEE’S AVAILABILITY, AND THEIR ABILITY AND/OR WILLINGNESS TO OFFICIATE A MINIMUM OF TWO LEAGUE SPORTS PER SEMESTER.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Intramural Sports & Day Camp Coordinator, the Student Intramural Lead is responsible for the overall coordination and general supervision of the Student Recreation Center (SRC) Intramural sports program. This role assists with gameplay operations, staff oversight, and enforcement of program policies to ensure a safe, organized, and engaging recreational experience for all participants.

JOB DUTIES:

·         Assists the Intramural Sports & Day Camp Coordinator with general supervision of the SRC Intramurals program, ensuring smooth gameplay operations and logistics

·         Assists in the recruitment, training, and supervision of the Student Intramurals Officials

·         Coordinates gameplay setup and delegates sport league-specific tasks to Student Intramural Officials, providing support as needed

·         Manages unforeseen cancellations, coordinates gameplay schedules, and assigns Student Intramural Officials to designated game sites

·         Ensures that the preparation and inspection of the game site is maintained in a clean, safe, and organized manner by moving and/or lifting sports equipment as needed

·         Ensures compliance with gameplay and contest rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as outlined in the SRC Intramural Sports Handbook

·         Provides recommendations regarding policies, procedures, and playing rules for the SRC Intramural Sports Staff Handbook

·         Communicates the sport league and contest rules to participants before the start of each game

·         Addresses and resolves in-game conflicts and reports the outcome to the Intramural Sports & Day Camp Coordinator

·         Responds appropriately to a variety of emergency situations, including but not limited to medical emergencies and civil disturbances, and coordinates and/or executes emergency procedures as needed

·         Compiles scores for Intramural games in accordance with National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) and CSUN Intramural regulations

·         Acts as Student Intramural Official or Student Clerical Assistant in the event of unexpected absences or to fill occasional vacancies in the schedule

·         Facilitates program participant check-ins and issues necessary equipment for participation

·         Carries out key holder responsibilities for SRC Intramurals, including managing access to the game site areas, storage facility, SRC Intramurals office, and SRC laundry room

·         Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

·         Must be a currently enrolled CSUN student

EXPERIENCE

·         Previous related experience and/or specialized education required

·         Experience officiating sports leagues required

CERTIFICATIONS

·         American Red Cross or department approved First Aid, CPR, and AED certification shall be obtained within 30 days. Training is periodically offered free of charge by the USU. Applicants unable to attend USU-sponsored training are required to obtain certification at their own expense

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

·         Must be able to attend mandatory in-person SRC and USU employee orientation and trainings

·         Must be able to attend monthly mandatory in-person staff meetings

·         This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. Following an offer of employment, the appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. No applicant will be denied employment solely on the grounds of a criminal offense. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances and the relevance of the offense to the position(s) applied for will be considered.

·         The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

·         Ability to be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and possess initiative

·         Demonstrates leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills

·         Ability to provide excellent customer service

·         Established sports league rules and policies

·         Ability to remain calm and composed during stressful situations and analyze situations accurately to adopt an effective course of action

·         Ability to apply independent judgment, discretion, and initiative to address problems and develop practical, thorough, and, at times, creative solutions

·         Ability to verbally communicate effectively, including the ability to share relevant information, thoughts, ask questions, listen well, and respond appropriately

·         Ability to communicate effectively in writing, including composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation

·         Ability to independently manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adhere to deadlines without immediate supervision

·         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers and patrons

·         Ability to maintain a neat appearance and courteous disposition

·         Ability to work and contribute to an inclusive, diverse working and learning environment

In conjunction with this position, the Student Intramural Lead will have the opportunity to learn, develop, and acquire the following transferable skills:

ADMINISTRATIVE

·         Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through monitoring and checking work efficiently.

ANALYTICAL

·         Conflict Resolution: Must be able to anticipate, diffuse, and resolve any disagreements, confrontations, and complaints in a practical and constructive manner to achieve a mutual satisfaction.

·         Problem Solving: The process of identifying a problem, prioritizing a solution, and implementing a resolution quickly and effectively to complex issues.

INTERPERSONAL

·         Customer Service: Displays positive attitudes and behaviors, which demonstrates an awareness and willingness to respond to customer’s needs, requirements, and expectations.

LEADERSHIP

·         Impact: Makes a favorable impression that encourages, supports, and influences individual, group, and organizational needs.

·         Leadership: Focuses one’s own efforts on working with a team to ensure the achievement of the team’s objectives and desired results.

SUPERVSION:

Supervision is provided by the Intramural Sports & Day Camp Coordinator

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is typically performed both in indoor and outdoor environments in possible inclement weather conditions. Daily contact with members of the campus community, including students, faculty, staff, administrators and guests, is required. In addition to regularly assigned work schedule, must possess an ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings, holidays, finals weeks, and during academic interim and break periods; must be flexible, adaptable, and readily able to adjust to changes in work environment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of Student Intramurals Lead.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will be required to sit, stand, and walk for a vast majority of all work shifts; talk and hear; be able to detect smoke, heat and subtle smells. Must be able to independently move and/or lift equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required and includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Apply online at www.csun.edu/usu/jobs

Applications from CSUN students including first time, transfer, international, work study, LGBTQIA+, and Veterans are welcome and encouraged.

The University Student Union at California State University, Northridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources.