Student Esports and Gaming Assistant

Student Esports and Gaming Assistant JobID: 491

Position Type:

Spartan Recreation/Student Assistant

Date Posted:

10/8/2024

Location:

San Jose, CA

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Job Title: Esports and Gaming Assistant

Classification Title: Student Assistant I

Job Code/Grade: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Department: Spartan Recreation

Supervisor: Esports and Gaming Supervisor

Location: Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center (SRAC)

The Student Union, Inc. is 501(c)(3) nonprofit auxiliary that maintains three major facilities at San José State University in downtown San José, California. These facilities include the Diaz Compean Student Union Building, the Provident Credit Union Event Center, and the Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center. The Student Union, Inc. functions as part of the Student Affairs Division on campus, and is governed by a Board of Directors made up of a student majority,faculty, and administrators.

Mission

The Student Union of San Jose State University supports the development, growth, and well-being of students and the campus community by providing diverse programs, desired services, and quality facilities to enhance the collegiate experience.

Job Summary

The Esports Student Assistant will assist with operational, supervision, and administrative oversight support duties for the Esports Facility located within the SRAC. Under direct supervision of the Esports and Gaming Supervisor.

Essential Functions and Tasks Essential Functions and Tasks

* Monitor and supervise activities within the Esports facility including practices, casual play and competitions to ensure safety of participants and spectators.
* Understand, interpret and enforce Esports program policies and procedures, interpreting and enforcing rules, building policies and any applicable health and safety laws to ensure a successful program and safe facilities.
* Assists with patron safety by preventing and responding to emergencies, enforcing all facility rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
* Supervision of club events held within the Esports facility Process of entry fees and relay any related documents to the Esports and Gaming supervisor
* Attend all regularly scheduled staff meetings, training days, and workshops.
* Assist Esports Student Supervisor with commentating streamed events.
* Assist Esports and Gaming Supervisor with requested duties within the department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's)

* Knowledge of general facility operations and Esports policies and procedures.
* Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, ability to manage conflicts.
* Able to lift 45 pounds safely and stand for an extended period of time.
* Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
* Basic knowledge of PC, switch, and console operating systems.

Qualifications and Specifications:

* Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification, American Red Cross preferred. Online certifications will not be accepted. (May be obtained as part of training/onboarding.)
* Must be a matriculated SJSU student and continuously enrolled at least half-time* during the academic term.
* *Half-time is defined as follows: Enrollment Status Half-time Units Undergraduate and Post baccalaureate Students 6.0-8.0 hours/semester.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

1. The position works in a wide variety of environments including both a typical office as well as indoor facility in a program-oriented environment.

i. The physical demands of this position are described below

1. Sitting, walking, twisting, bending, climbing, pulling, pushing, squatting, crawling, kneeling, balancing, reaching, and coordination (eye, hand, foot).

2. Fall (Slip, Trip) Conditions that result in falls (impacts) from height or traditional walking and playing surfaces.

3. Lifting and carrying, frequently 5-10lbs, occasionally 10-15lbs.

4. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.

5. Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrists to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Minimum Hourly Salary: $18.00 - Maximum Hourly Salary: $20.75

* This position is non-exempt from the provisions of Section 1 of the California Industrial Welfare Commission Orders.
* In general, the position works a schedule based on the business needs and requires early morning, evening and weekend work.
* When school is in session, student assistants may work up to, but not in excess of 20 hours per week (among all concurrent positions).
* When classes are not in session (i.e. summer break), student assistants may work up to, but not in excess of 40 hours per week.

Benefits

This position is employed through the Student Union at San Jose State University which offers employees to receive 40 hours of sick pay during the calendar year.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

The Student Union of San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative

Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national

origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran's status, or sexual orientation

consistent with applicable federal and state laws. The Student Union and SJSU have a firm and

unambiguous commitment to the active elimination of discrimination, and the affirmative

recruitment of a diverse, multi-racial community of students, faculty and staff. Reasonable

accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self- disclose.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self- disclose.

California State University (CSU) Learning & Development

Within the first month, all employees are required to complete the following compliance online

training sessions through CSULearn, the University's employee training platform. Employees

will be enrolled in the training soon after their appointment is processed and will be notified via

email from CSULearn@sjsu.edu.

* CSU - Injury and Illness Prevention Program - one time course
* CSU - Preventing Discrimination and Harassment for Non-Supervisors - required every two years
* CSU - Sexual Misconduct Prevention Program (Title IX) - required every year
* Data Security and FERPA - required every two years

Background Check and Fingerprinting

Student Union employees are required to undergo and complete a successful background check

that includes verification of employment and education, as well as a check of criminal records

for employment. Candidates for positions where the employee will come in regular contact with

minors will be required to be fingerprinted. This policy includes emergency hires and may also

be applicable to volunteers depending on the work they will be doing.

In some cases the background check will include a credit check and/or a Department of Motor

Vehicles check, as well as a check of licenses and certificates when applicable. All background

checks are conducted through the Student Union third-party vendor, Accurate Background

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

All Student Union at San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters

under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the

requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.