Shannon Center Clerical - Student Employment

Posting number: 01558

Department: Athletics SE

Job classification: Shannon Center Clerical - Student Employment

Posting type: Student Employment

Categories: Student Employment

SummaryThe Shannon Center Clerical student worker position is responsible for providing a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for all users of the University’s athletic facility, including students, faculty, staff, and community members. This role supports the day-to-day operations of the fitness center and promotes a positive experience for all guests. Students gain practical experience in customer service, facility operations, and event support.

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.

• Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.

• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.

• Technology: Students build technology skills by using department systems, software, digital tools, equipment, or university platforms to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.

Examples of duties

• Greet all patrons upon entry and enforce rules in a respectful and professional manner
• Check in members, using Google Sheets, to verify membership status 
• Monitor access and ensure all users are following facility policies and guidelines by doing bi-hourly walk-throughs
• Provide general information about equipment, programs, special events, and membership options
• Assist with basic cleaning and sanitization of equipment within the fitness center
• Dustmop, sweep and vacuum fitness center
• Refill and replenish disinfectant sprays and paper towel rolls
• Empty trash in fitness room as needed   
• Report any maintenance or safety issues to manager 
• Assist with set up or take down for special programs and events
• Assist with opening and closing procedures as assigned
• Answer phone and take notes as needed

Qualifications

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Must be Federal Work Study Eligible

Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

• Friendly, approachable, and customer service-oriented
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Punctual and reliable
• CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred
• Knowledge of fitness equipment and safety procedures is a plus• Ability to problem solve
•  Ability to effectively multi-task
•  Attention to detail
•  Ability to handle cash in a trusting and responsible way

Supplemental informationWe inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.
 
The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.
 
 Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.