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• Work hours are based on program schedules and seniority. 
• Must be available to work weekends and varied weekday hours. 
• Must be available to work March through November 
• Weekend hours of operation (6 a.m. – 10 p.m.) and weekdays (varied, typically 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. or 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.) 
• Seasonal position (March-November) with potential for continued employment during the winter months. 
• Expected to work 15-20 hours per week. 
• Student employees may work up to 28 hours per week (domestic) and 20 hours per week (international) across all campus jobs. 

• RecWell provides a uniform shirt, name tag, and weather-appropriate outerwear for safety and protection. 
• Required but not provided: Steel-toed boots (for Student Groundskeepers) or closed-toe athletic shoes (for Outdoor Facilities Assistants), khaki shorts, khaki pants, and jeans. 
• Uniforms must fit properly, be clean, unstained, and free of damage, excessive wear, rips, or holes. 

Reports to the Associate Director and Assistant Director, Competitive Sports & Outdoor Facilities.

• Must be available for weekends and varied weekday hours. 
• Able to lift 60-80 lbs. (e.g., turf-ace, line chalk, materials). 
• Strong customer service and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in unique teams. 
• Maintain a positive attitude and create a welcoming environment. 
• Communicate effectively and respectfully across different backgrounds. 
• Understand and articulate personal and professional growth goals. 

Interested candidates must apply through Handshake.

Contact Jim Underwood at junderw3@kent.edu.

Outdoor Facilities, part of Competitive Sports under Recreation and Wellness Services, support intramural, club, and community sports.  

• Student Recreation Fields (SFR): Two lighted multipurpose fields, two non-lighted tennis-pickleball courts, two non-lighted basketball courts, a picnic pavilion, restrooms, and an equipment storage building. Available for intramural and club sports, rentals, and general use. 
• Allerton Sports Complex (ASC): Four lighted softball fields, a concession stand, restrooms, and equipment storage buildings. Used for intramural, club sports, and community leagues. 
• Additional Outdoor Facilities: Sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, and a championship disc golf course. 

• Background Check: Must obtain a background check outlined by the department prior to employment. All offers of employment at RecWell are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check (will be provided upon hire at no cost). A plea of guilty to, a finding of guilty by a referee, jury or court of, or a conviction of any of the following shall disqualify an individual from being eligible for employment with Recreation and Wellness Services.
  • (1) A felony. (2) A sexual offense, as defined in chapter 2907 of the revised code. (3) An offense of violence, as defined in section 2901.01(A) (9)(a) of the revised code. (4) A theft offense, as defined in section 2913.01(K)(1) of the revised code. (5) A drug abuse offense, as defined in section 2925.01(G) of the revised code. o (6) Substantially comparable conduct to (1) through (5) above, occurring in a jurisdiction outside the state of Ohio.
• Standard Trainings: Become certified in American Red Cross CPR/AED / FA for the Professional Rescuer, Fraud Training, Bloodborne Pathogen Training, and other trainings as assigned (will be provided upon hire at no cost).
• Department Trainings: Attend all new hire orientation trainings, department (semesterly) and area trainings (monthly), and other trainings (in person and online) as needed.
• Certifications: Maintain all valid certifications that are required of your position and abide by FERPA / HIPPA.
• Community Expectations: Adhere to communication deadlines and expectations set forth by your area supervisor or other professional staff members, including answering emails, text messages, and phone calls in a timely manner (24-48 hours).
• Work Flexibility: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including non-traditional work hours, and practice good time management skills.
• Working Week Limit: Abide by the hourly work week limit of 28 hours maximum per week in all on campus jobs combined. For international students, this number is 20 hours per week when classes are in session, and 28 hours per week when classes are not in session (summer, spring break, and winter break).
• Emergency Response: Ability to respond to an emergency, as outlined in the Emergency Action Plan.
• Clean, Safe, Organized Workstation: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation and environment for student employees, patrons, and all others.
• Policies and Procedures: Abide by all other policies and procedures outlined by Recreation and Wellness Services, the Division of Student Life, and 91����.
• Commitment and Congruency: Commitment to Recreation and Wellness Services’ mission, team culture, and values and aligning oneself with them.

• MISSION STATEMENT (describes who we are): We build communities of belonging by encouraging well-being through inclusive leadership, recreation, and wellness experiences.
• VALUES (describes what guides our practice): Sustainability, Belonging, and Excellence.
• VISION STATEMENTS (describes our purpose): Connecting people through Recreation and Wellness experiences to support lifelong well-being. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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