What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Activities Specialist position at Northwest Mississippi Community College?
The Student Activities Specialist position is a 10-month, staff position. The position is located at the Senatobia campus. The hours for the position are mostly afternoon and nights. Applicant must be available to work Monday-Thursday from 12:00pm - 10:00pm. The Recreation, Student Activities, & Intramural Sports Coordinator will report to the Director of Student Activities and is responsible for managing intramural sports for students, supervising the operation of various recreational facilities, and supervising recreation activities for students.
- High School Diploma
- Experience with working with the community, students, youth, etc.
- Previous experience in intramurals, sports, or competition management
- Effective communication skills & ability to solve problems and work effectively with diverse individuals
- Patience and a high level of energy
- Associate’s degree or Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Sports Management or Administration, Physical Education or related field.
- Previous experience in intramurals, sports, or competition management
- Previous athletic experience
- Experience planning, organizing, and coordinating large-scale activities and events
- Effective communication skills & ability to solve problems and work effectively with diverse individuals
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
- Plan and implement recreation, student activities, & intramural sports to meet the needs of students.
- Identify students’ needs and preferences by scheduling facilities, procuring and providing appropriate equipment.
- Staff intramural sports with trained referees or other needed staff, and personally supervise events.
- Prepares facilities request forms and work orders if needed.
- Assist with creating graphics and content for Student Life social media pages.
- Create flyers, posters, and update bulletin boards to promote events.
- Publish recreation & intramural sports handbook specifying procedures, rules, and regulations regarding various sports.
- Strategic activity/event scheduling, designing of promotional materials, and social media engagement .
- Evaluate the effectiveness and appeal of all recreation & intramural sports and make changes as needed.
- Properly store and inventory all equipment and supplies.
- Provide daily open gym opportunities for students in the afternoon and evenings.
- Provide daily opportunities for students to use the fitness center and game room.
- Monitor usage and student conduct in all facilities and at all events.
- Hire, train, and supervise college work-study student workers .
- Document hours worked by students and ensure that timesheets are properly submitted.
- Ensure that all financial aid regulations regarding work-study are implemented.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Activities and District Dean of Student Services.
- Frequent night and weekend hours
- Lift up to 30 pounds
- Climb stairs
- Negotiate narrow or crowded corridors/aisles
APPLICATION:
To apply, all applicants must attach and submit the following:
- Application for employment at www.northwestms.edu
- Resume
- Three (3) Professional References
Salary : $29,300 - $37,100
