Job Summary
The Outdoor Adventures Attendants are responsible for the day to day operations including customer service, equipment rental, cash handling, equipment storage, repair and maintenance of equipment.
Outdoor Adventures Attendants must be friendly and enthusiastic about the outdoors. They must have good written and verbal communication skills, possess patience and provide excellent customer service.
Preferred start date of July 1st 3.
Campus Recreation Services is located at the George S. Eccles Student Life Center, which connects student Life with academic life to create an engaged campus community.
Amenities include a -meter pool, indoor and outdoor leisure pools, large indoor hot tub / spa, -yard indoor running track, bouldering and 4-story climbing wall, 5 sport courts, racquetball courts, 4 group fitness studios, and a combative room.
Additional amenities include a branch of the U First Credit Union, Shake Smart, four sand volleyball courts and an outdoor basketball court.
Student Affairs is comprised of over departments and is focused on supporting student well-being and success with the ultimate goal of assisting students in discovering their passion, people, and purpose.
To that end, we aim to foster an environment that encourages employees to embrace innovative service delivery methods to best meet the needs of our students.
As a result, students have the opportunity to participate in the creation of campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners.
Student Affairs is committed to the grounding of our programs, procedures, and policies in the tenets of anti-racism and inclusion.
We recognize the continued importance of education and accountability that promote equity and social justice. Our expectation is that all employees are engaged in this work to create a welcoming environment that supports the success of both students and staff and ensures they have the opportunity to be fully incorporated into university life.
This position is work study eligible, but work study is not required.
Responsibilities
Be knowledgeable of all University and Campus Recreation Services policies and be willing to enforce and uphold them
Provide knowledgeable customer service for a wide variety of services and programs
Demonstrate proper use and care of equipment to rental customers
Operate rental software, including payments and inventory management
Process equipment reservations over the phone and in person
Make decisions regarding lost, damaged, or dirty equipment and determine appropriate fines and handle other special circumstances
Ensure that the rental shop is neat and presentable, with equipment stored in the appropriate places
Open and close the facility as directed
Balance cash register when required
Process contracts and handle cash register settlements at closing
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Current University of Utah student
Must be familiar with the functions and maintenance of outdoor equipment
Must be an outdoor enthusiast
Preferences
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Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and CFR part .
The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Full-time