Departmental Assistant

5 days ago

Amherst, United States UMass Amherst Full time

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

In a manner consistent with the policies laid out by UMass Recreation and Wellbeing, the Departmental Assistant - RecWell Group Fitness will provide essential support for the smooth functioning of the department's operations.

Essential Functions

  • Assisting in coordinating various recreational and wellbeing programs, activities, and services.
  • Providing detailed feedback to the Associate Director for Programs and Student Development for future improvements.

Administrative duties include:

  • Assisting with student payroll tracking and related HR functions.
  • Coordination of student staffing to meet programmatic and operational needs.
  • Assisting with the coordination of equipment replacement and maintenance.

On-Site supervision includes, but not limited to:

  • Providing logistical support to students.
  • Evaluating and mentoring student staff continually.
  • Troubleshooting issues as they arise.

Other Functions

  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Ability to represent UMass Amherst, and the Department of Recreation and Wellbeing in a manner commensurate with university and department values.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

  • Previous work experience in a fitness facility.
  • Nationally accredited Group Fitness certification (e.g. ACE, NASM, etc.)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

  • This position may require moderate physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Work Schedule

  • 20 hours/week, as needed, not to exceed 40 hours/week.
  • Availability to work evenings and weekends.
  • This is a temporary, non-benefited position.

Salary Information

  • $25/Hour.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

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