Part-Time Team Leader, Recreational Sports

About the role

The Part-Time Team Leader position is within the Recreational Sports department of the Office of Student Life at Indiana University, Bloomington. This role is work-study eligible and offers practical experience to enhance career readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance to hourly staff across multiple program areas.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for on-site/on-call professional staff.
• Supports emergency response efforts including evacuations, incidents, and accidents.
• Communicates effectively with staff through in-person interactions and shift reports.
• Provides constructive feedback and coaching to staff.
• Educates participants on facility and program policies.
• Performs facility checks including lock/unlock procedures and inspections.
• Collaborates with professional staff and program areas to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

• Required Education: General knowledge at the high school level, some college preferred.
• Work Experience: 1 semester of demonstrated success in current IU Recreational Sports position, experience providing peer leadership or staff support preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to lead and motivate peers, problem-solving and situational awareness, professionalism and reliability, ability to manage conflict calmly and effectively, support risk management and facility operations.

Qualifications

• Standing for long periods of time and frequent movement required.
• Ability to move up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Benefits

Indiana University offers a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU.
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting.
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options.
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses.
• Paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year.
• Generous paid time off plans.
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).