Student Activities Specialist

About the role

The Student Activities Specialist position is a 10-month, professional staff position located at the Senatobia campus. The hours for the position are mostly afternoon and nights. The Applicant must be available to work Monday-Thursday from 12:00pm - 10:00pm. The position reports to the Director of Student Activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage intramural sports for students
• Supervise the operation of various recreational facilities
• Supervise recreation activities for students
• Plan and execute student events
• Plan and implement recreation, student activities, & intramural sports to meet the needs of students
• Maintain detailed records of events, attendance, and program evaluations
• Contribute to budget planning and inventory management for student programs and equipment
• Oversee and facilitate daily operations of campus facilities, including the Student Fitness Center, the indoor gym, and the Ranger Outdoor Complex
• Ensure cleanliness, functionality, and readiness of facilities for student use and events
• Collaborate with campus departments to ensure seamless execution of student activities
• Identify students’ needs and preferences by scheduling facilities, procuring and providing appropriate equipment
• Staff intramural sports with trained referees or other needed staff, and personally supervise events
• Prepare facility request forms and work orders if needed
• Aid in creating graphics and content for Student Life social media pages
• Create flyers, posters, and update bulletin boards to promote events
• Create recreation & intramural sports handbook specifying procedures, rules, and regulations regarding various sports
• Evaluate the effectiveness and appeal of all recreation & intramural sports and make changes as needed
• Properly store and inventory all equipment and supplies
• Provide daily open gym opportunities for students in the afternoon and evenings
• Provide daily opportunities for students to use the fitness center and game room
• Monitor usage and student conduct in all facilities and at all events
• Monitor and manage inventory and equipment needed for events and sports activities
• Aid in hiring, training, supervising, and scheduling work study student workers involved in student activities and facility operations
• Maintain accurate documentation of work study student performance, hours, and responsibilities
• Provide mentorship and support to student workers to encourage leadership and accountability
• Document hours worked by students and ensure that timesheets are properly submitted
• Ensure that all financial aid regulations regarding work-study are implemented
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Activities and District Dean of Student Services

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Experience with working with the community, students, youth, etc.
• Previous experience in intramurals, sports, or competition management
• Effective communication skills & ability to solve problems and work effectively with diverse individuals
• Patience and a high level of energy

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Sports Management or Administration, Physical Education or related field
• Previous experience in intramurals, sports, or competition management
• Previous athletic experience
• Experience planning, organizing, and coordinating large-scale activities and events
• Effective communication skills & ability to solve problems and work effectively with diverse individuals