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RECREATIONAL SPORTS (BL-RECS-IUBLA)
Department Information
The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.
Recreational Sports is part of the Office of Student Life, which is dedicated to supporting students¿ health, safety, and success throughout their IU experience. The Recreational Sports mission is to connect, inform, and inspire individuals to lead active, healthy lifestyles. Serving over 36,000 students, faculty, staff, and community members annually, we offer a variety of programs across two multipurpose facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, adventure spaces, and more. Our team includes 46 professional staff and over 800 student employees.
At Recreational Sports, we believe in creating exceptional experiences through genuine connection and opportunities. Student employees play a vital role in shaping our programs and are encouraged to grow through leadership and collaboration. Whether you're looking to build professional skills or simply be part of a dynamic team, Recreational Sports offers a fun, supportive environment where you can thrive.
Job Summary
The Part-Time Team Leader is a key leadership position responsible for providing guidance to hourly staff and supporting daily operations across Recreational Sports facilities. This position offers a great opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills and become part of a supportive campus community. You'll also gain valuable experience in customer service, conflict resolution, time management, and teamwork skills that are transferable to any future career.
Department-Specific 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.

Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required

• General knowledge at the high school level

Preferred

• Some college

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 1 semester of demonstrated success in current IU Recreational Sports position

Preferred

• Experience providing peer leadership or staff support

SKILLS
Required

• 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

Working Conditions / Demands
These positions require standing for long periods of time and frequently moving about the workspace. Positions require working both indoors and outdoors and ability to move up to 50 pounds with assistance. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
This position is work-study eligible.
The Office of Student Life is committed to building students build career readiness and workforce skills. Student employment offers practical experience to apply learning, build real-world skills, and develop competencies valued by employers. Each role supports National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Competencies , with emphasis on those most relevant to the position: https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies

• Career and Self-Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Technology

These are transferable workforce skills you can add to your resume and use in any career path.
Explore detailed descriptions of all part-time positions with Recreational Sports.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana.
This is an in-person position.
Advertised Salary
$14.75 per hour
Work Hours
10 hours per week with more available for evening and weekends.
No more than 29 hours per week across all IU jobs.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array 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
• 10 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)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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