Position Overview
The Student Union, Inc. is 501(c)(3) nonprofit auxiliary that maintains three major facilities at San Jose State University in downtown San Jose, California. These facilities include the Diaz Compean Student Union Building, the Provident Credit Union Event Center, and the Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center. The Student Union, Inc. functions as part of the Student Affairs Division on campus, and is governed by a Board of Directors made up of a student majority, faculty, and administrators.
Mission
The Student Union, Inc. of San Jose State University supports the development, growth, and well-being of students and the campus community by providing diverse programs, desired services, and quality facilities to enhance the collegiate experience.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Manager, Intramural and Inclusive Recreation, the Intramural Sports Student Supervisor administers and oversees Intramural Sports contests and events as well as Intramural Sports Officials.
Essential Functions and Tasks
- Learn, apply, and enforce Intramural Sport Program policies and procedures.
- Oversee the on-site operation of intramural sports events, including participants, spectators, and officials.
- Learn how to properly and effectively provide constructive feedback to the student officials regarding officiating performance and how they can improve. Continuously train, guide, and mentor officials when appropriate.
- Ensure proper check-in of all officials at events, and check in and verify eligibility of all participants.
- Handle player and team protests and ejections in a professional and courteous manner.
- Learn sport rules, assist with all officials’ training clinics, and provide ongoing assistance and evaluation to officials.
- Set up and tear down all equipment before and after events.
- Complete all appropriate forms and records when appropriate, including incident and accident reports, official and team evaluations, and equipment, facility, and event reports with accurate and detailed information.
- Respond to emergencies by administering appropriate first aid and/or CPR emergency care.
- Act as a liaison between the participants and staff by appropriately handling and referring information regarding the Intramural Sports program, such as suggestions, complaints, and requests.
- Attend all regularly scheduled staff meetings, training days, and workshops.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification, American Red Cross preferred. Online certifications will not be accepted.
- Experience sports officiating (in IM program or elsewhere) is preferred.
- Must be a matriculated SJSU student and continuously enrolled at least half-time* during the academic term.
- *Half-time is defined as follows: Enrollment Status Half-time Units Undergraduate and Post baccalaureate Students 6.0-8.0 hours/semester
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Intramural sports rules, policies, procedures, risk management, sportsmanship standards, facility operations, and game-day procedures. Understanding of flag football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, and other recreational sports.
- Leadership, communication, conflict resolution, customer service, officiating, staff training, scheduling, event coordination, program planning, organization, and time management. Ability to communicate effectively with college students, student employees, professional staff, and participants.
- Ability to supervise and train student employees, enforce policies consistently, resolve conflicts professionally, make decisions in fast-paced environments, organize multiple leagues and events, adapt programming to participant needs, and create an inclusive and welcoming recreational environment.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- The position works in an indoor, recreation facility program-oriented environment.
- The physical demands of this position are described below
- Sitting, walking, twisting, bending, climbing, pulling, pushing, squatting, crawling, kneeling, balancing, reaching, and coordination (eye, hand, foot).
- Fall (Slip, Trip) Conditions that result in falls (impacts) from height or traditional walking and playing surfaces.
- Lifting and carrying, often 10-25lbs, frequently 26-50lbs, occasionally 50-75 lbs.
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
- Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrists to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
- In general, the position works a schedule based on business needs 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, and may require evening and weekend work as needed.
- When school is in session - may work up to, but not in excess of 20 hours per week (among all concurrent positions).
- When classes are not in session (i.e. summer break) may work up to, but not in excess of 40 hours per week.
- This position is non-exempt from the provisions of Section 1 of the California Industrial Welfare Commission Orders.
Benefits
This position is employed through the Student Union at San Jose State University which offers employees to receive 40 hours of sick pay during the calendar year.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
The Student Union of San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. The Student Union and SJSU have a firm and unambiguous commitment to the active elimination of discrimination, and the affirmative recruitment of a diverse, multi-racial community of students, faculty and staff.
Background Check and Fingerprinting
Student Union employees are required to undergo and complete a successful background check that includes verification of employment and education, as well as a check of criminal records for employment. Candidates for positions where the employee will come in regular contact with minors and cash management will be required to be fingerprinted. This policy includes emergency hires and may also be applicable to volunteers depending on the work performed. In some cases, the background check will include a credit check and/or a Department of Motor Vehicles check, as well as a check of licenses and certificates when applicable. All background checks are conducted through the Student Union third-party vendor, Accurate Background.
California State University (CSU) Learning and Development
Within the first month, all employees are required to complete the following compliance online training session through CSU Learn, the University’s employee training platform. Employees will be enrolled in the training soon after their appointment is processed and will be notified via email from
[email protected] - CSU – Injury and Illness Prevention Program
- CSU – Preventing Discrimination and Harassment for Non-Supervisors
- CSU – Sexual Misconduct Prevention Program (Title IX) – required within the first 6 months of hire
- Data Security and FERPA
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
All Student Union at San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
