Student Assistant - Panther Central (Up to 10 Positions) - Department of Athletics and Recreation
About the role
The Department of Athletics and Recreation is looking for energetic, customer service-oriented people to join our Panther Central staff. Our employees are front-line customer service professionals who strive to provide all members and facility users with great service experience. Employees are part of a larger team that knows how to have fun, work hard and take pride in their work.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greeting all visitors, provide accurate information and answer questions regarding all programs, policies, events, hours of operation, etc.
- Provide excellent customer service
- Serve as point of contact with other departments, clients, members and visitors
- Perform opening and closing duties at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre
- Process membership forms, Panther Academy registration forms, varsity ticket sales, fitness and recreational programming fees, etc.
- Handle cash and process payments in the Chi Wan Young Sports Centre and at all varsity sporting events
- Provide customer service support to internal and external users of the facilities
- Monitor access of all users to the facility
- Assist with laundry services for the Athletics and Recreation department
- Maintain daily facility reports
- Physical labour may be required, such as setting up nets, carrying/moving and/or preparing for use of sports equipment, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a current UPEI student
- Strong customer service, interpersonal, communication and organization skills
- Experience in business-oriented front desk duties would be an asset, including working with cash and possessing some sales knowledge
- Positive attitude, energetic, courteous, excellent telephone etiquette and ability to pay attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently with limited supervision and with other team members as needed
- Experience with computers (with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office)
- Previous experience working with community groups is considered an asset
- Ability to adjust to quickly changing circumstances in event operations
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and evening shifts
- Must have current CPR and AED training or agree to obtain this certification at own expense
Please include Fall class schedule along with resume and cover letter.
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.
Student Assistant - Panther Central (Up to 10 Positions) - Department of Athletics and Recreation
About the role
The Department of Athletics and Recreation is looking for energetic, customer service-oriented people to join our Panther Central staff. Our employees are front-line customer service professionals who strive to provide all members and facility users with great service experience. Employees are part of a larger team that knows how to have fun, work hard and take pride in their work.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greeting all visitors, provide accurate information and answer questions regarding all programs, policies, events, hours of operation, etc.
- Provide excellent customer service
- Serve as point of contact with other departments, clients, members and visitors
- Perform opening and closing duties at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre
- Process membership forms, Panther Academy registration forms, varsity ticket sales, fitness and recreational programming fees, etc.
- Handle cash and process payments in the Chi Wan Young Sports Centre and at all varsity sporting events
- Provide customer service support to internal and external users of the facilities
- Monitor access of all users to the facility
- Assist with laundry services for the Athletics and Recreation department
- Maintain daily facility reports
- Physical labour may be required, such as setting up nets, carrying/moving and/or preparing for use of sports equipment, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a current UPEI student
- Strong customer service, interpersonal, communication and organization skills
- Experience in business-oriented front desk duties would be an asset, including working with cash and possessing some sales knowledge
- Positive attitude, energetic, courteous, excellent telephone etiquette and ability to pay attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently with limited supervision and with other team members as needed
- Experience with computers (with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office)
- Previous experience working with community groups is considered an asset
- Ability to adjust to quickly changing circumstances in event operations
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and evening shifts
- Must have current CPR and AED training or agree to obtain this certification at own expense
Please include Fall class schedule along with resume and cover letter.
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.