Student Technician for Sports and Wellness - WORKSTUDY

Position Details

Position Information Position Title Student Technician for Sports and Wellness - WORKSTUDY Academic Year 2024-2025 UIW Mission University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary The Student Technician for Sports and Wellness is responsible for completing maintenance and repairs of equipment and facility for Sports and Wellness Facilities, including, Wellness Center, Natatorium, and Fencing Center.

Duties for this position include daily cleaning of the facility, equipment, and dressing rooms. The Student Technician for Sports and Wellness reports to Assistant Director of Sports and Wellness.

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested UIW students as the need arises. This is a student position open to current UIW students who may be hired through the Federal Work-Study Program or student employment. Essential Functions

• Complete scheduled walkthrough as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Sports and Wellness.
• Reports any repairs needed to the technician supervisor and assists with repairs and maintenance (outsourced and in-house).
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness in all fitness areas during shift, i.e., sweep, vacuum, dust and mop floors;

dust and thoroughly clean and disinfect fitness equipment; fill and stock all cleaning supplies throughout shift in fitness areas.

Responsible for keeping all equipment assigned to area safe, orderly and in sanitary condition; reports needed repairs;

maintain weight equipment to assure efficient operation.

• Organize and clean equipment and conduct preventative maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Good customer relation and service skills.
• Ability to work in a team and as an individual in a self-paced, task-oriented environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and enforce facility and University policies and rules.
• Dependable and responsible.
• Ability to be organized and cleanly.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education Current UIW student approved and eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study program. Required Work Experience No work experience required. Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of fitness facilities, equipment, and tools.
• One or more years of work experience in the fitness and wellness industry.
• One or more years of work in customer service industry.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations Current CPR and First Aid Certification (if expired, must be completed within 3 months of employment).

Work Hours Varies, flexible schedule Physical Demands This position requires manual labor with the ability to lift 50 pounds.