Employment
Tennessee Tech University Campus Recreation supports the concept of student employment. In addition to earning money to help cover educational cost and living expenses, students can gain significant experience and life-long skills from their work. In support of that concept, Campus Recreation strives to provide job opportunities through the Fitness Center and Intramural Sports that require various levels of responsibility, experience, and skill. Student employees are not entitled to university benefits.
Student Employee Positions and Job Descriptions
- Customer Service Representatives
Customer Service Representatives (CSR) are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the fitness center in relation to customer service and support. Job duties include, but are not limited to: operating point-of-sales systems, monitoring building access, approving and denying access to facility, answering/transferring phone calls, remaining professional and friendly at all times, etc. CSRs are responsible for and may be scheduled at the following areas at the fitness center: Front Desk, Equipment Room, or Game Room. Please scan and send completed applications to: mray@tntech.edu and nsparks@tntech.edu!
- Facility Maintenance Employee
Facility Maintenance (FM) Employees are responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the fitness center. Job duties include, but are not limited to: lifting and organizing weights, sanitizing all equipment and machines, checking and reporting malfunctioning equipment or machines, maintaining laundry, facility counts, and the ability to perform other duties as assigned. FMs are responsible and might be scheduled at the following locations: Weight Room, Cardio Floor or Monitor. Please scan and send completed applications to: mray@tntech.edu and nsparks@tntech.edu!
- Special Event Staff
Special Event Staff are responsible for different special events held at the fitness center. Job duties include, but are not limited to: setup/tear down for events and reservations, managing conditions of the facility during events, assisting groups during their event, communicating issues with supervisors, completing an accident/incident report correctly, and the ability to perform other duties as assigned. Please scan and send completed applications to: mray@tntech.edu and nsparks@tntech.edu!
- Lifeguard
Lifeguards are responsible for their own lifeguard certifications. Lifeguards must possess a valid certification at all times. The Fitness Center does not provide lifeguard certifications for student employees. Lifeguards must: have the ability to perform one person saves, have quick response and notify supervisors in the case of any emergency, manage all conditions in the pool area, ensure a safe and friendly environment for all patrons, have the ability to perform general pool maintenance duties, and the ability to perform other duties as assigned. Please scan and send completed applications to: mray@tntech.edu and nsparks@tntech.edu!
- Student Lead
Student Leads must serve as the building supervisor when professional staff members are not present. Responsibilities include: ensuring student staff is completing tasks as needed and fulfilling all job duties, handling difficult situations in a professional manor, posses general knowledge of all areas within Campus Recreation, treating all staff/patrons with respect, communicating effectively with Day/Night Supervisors, completing an accident/incident report correctly, and performing other duties as assigned.
- Climbing Wall
The TTU Climbing Wall is looking for both experienced and new climbers to fill a variety of roles. These roles include climbing wall attendant, climbing wall instructor, climbing wall student manager, and front desk staff. Job duties for these positions will include: supervising climbing wall, teaching belaying and basic climbing techniques, setting routes, managing climbers and student staff, checking climbers in to the wall, and much more. Selected applicants will go through a working interview training and upon completion of this training those that qualify will be hired. Please scan and send completed application, along with a paragraph describing your climbing experience and reason for applying to:jcrowe@tntech.edu!
