SRC Assistant Coordinator

  • Cal State University (CSU) Humboldt
  • Arcata, California
  • Mar 07, 2024
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Job Description

SRC Assistant Coordinator

Internal Only

Intercollegiate Athletics & Campus Recreation
Job #536129

First Review Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Open Until Filled

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have nearly 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs - all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that strives to foster an inclusive and equitable community to support our students of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

(Job #536129) Administrative Support Assistant, SRC Assistant Coordinator, Hiring Range: $19.26 - $20.25 hourly. This is a temporary, part-time/intermittent hourly, non-benefitted, non-exempt, 12-month pay plan. Please note that this is an internal recruitment open only to active, stateside, Cal Poly Humboldt Employees.

Position Summary: Under the general direction of the SRC Coordinator, the SRC Assistant Coordinator is the lead oversight to student assistants of the day-to-day operation of the Student Recreation Center Facility which includes reception staff, strength & conditioning staff, and group fitness instructors. The SRC Assistant Coordinator monitors the facility and programming for safety and general operations.

Key Responsibilities:

20% Function as the Lead Oversight in the absence of the Coordinator
  • Monitor and motivate staff in accordance with facility policies and procedures

20% Assist with recreation programming, including, but not limited to:
  • group fitness classes, rock wall programs & special events
  • Assisting in overseeing the registration, participant records, class rosters, and liability waivers
  • Facilitate and assist instructors as needed in order to follow campus safety protocols and get supplies as needed

20% Assisting Coordinator with maintaining facility goals
  • Overseeing equipment cleaning and maintenance as needed to keep equipment safely functioning and reduce equipment purchasing needs
  • Assess equipment and usage to maximize and increase student satisfaction and participation.
  • Work with students to identify fitness program needs & interests

20% Provide administrative support to the Coordinator
  • Resolving employee and customer complaints, concerns and conflicts
  • Assist with scheduling staff
  • Notifies Coordinator of supplies needed or low inventory to maintain operations
  • Notify and work with Coordinator to identify staffing issues and find/implement solutions
  • Document and reports injuries

15% Oversight of facility and equipment maintenance needs
  • Ensuring general safety of daily operations
  • Provide staff with training and professional development
  • Inspects & documents inspections of facility and equipment on scheduled basis.
  • Reports facility issues to appropriate staff to be addressed in a timely manner to maintain safety & operations
  • Oversee and assist employees cleaning of facility and equipment to uphold campus health standards

5% Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:
  • Basic knowledge of applicable university infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
  • Working knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Ability to use standard office equipment.
  • Ability to use standard word processing and related computer software packages.
  • Ability to identify and solve standard problems and refer more complex problems to appropriate staff.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
  • Fundamental writing and presentation skills to effectively communicate standard information.
  • Ability to respond to routine inquiries and explain standard policies and procedures to others.
  • Must be able to lift and carry office supplies or exercise equipment of approximately 45 pounds on a daily basis.
  • Ability to move and bend easily.
  • Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff, students, and faculty from diverse backgrounds.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Entry to this classification requires fundamental written and oral communication skills, including a sound foundation in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; an ability to understand standard office procedures; an ability to operate standard office equipment; an ability to learn office technology systems; an ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; and typing and keyboard skills.
  • These entry qualifications would normally be obtained through completion of a high school program or its equivalent and some experience in an office environment.
  • Must have CPR/ AED and 1st AID and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications within three months of hire.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of recreation industry and/or kinesiology
  • Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced, loud environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
  • High degree of initiative, self-motivation and ability to motivate others
  • Ability to develop and implement effective staff trainings and procedures
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, which may include opening and/or closing the facility, working weekends, overtime and part-time
  • Experience in a leadership role
  • Customer service experience

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:
  • Letter of Interest
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials before the first review date is 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4th, 2024.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measure established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to hr@humboldt.edu .

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code: 1032
Publication Date: 02/20/2024

Advertised: Feb 20 2024 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

Closing Date/Time:

Job Address

Arcata, California 95521 United States View Map