Recreational Sports Assistant (Part Time)

Event Planning Assistant

Assists with event planning, promotion of events, administrative tasks and customer support within the recreational sports program.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in the planning, organization, and execution of recreational events including but not limited to outdoor adventures, trips and special events such as tournaments and themed activities.
• Promote events through various channels including social media, flyers, and campus announcements.
• Assist in developing creative marketing strategies to increase student participation.
• Champion and promote careers in STEM at assigned schools during specific timeframes.
• Assist with facility tours and orientation sessions for new users.
• Assist in the creation and distribution of promotional materials.
• Monitor inventory and check out of recreational equipment and supplies.
• Provide excellent customer service to students and other facility users.
• Respond to inquiries in person, via phone, and through email.
• Assist with organizing, scheduling, officiating, and supervising intramural sports leagues and tournaments.
• Support wellness initiatives, including workshops, fitness classes, and health campaigns.
• Support fitness center operations, including equipment maintenance, monitoring usage, and aiding users.
• Perform general office duties such as filing, data entry, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Education

High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

1 year experience or an interest in sports, fitness, or event planning preferred. Training and instruction will be provided.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Creative, ambitious, friendly, and outgoing personality with the ability to motivate others.

Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.

Good organizational and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Must be available to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country's largest single-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City's 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don't forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation's top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston's cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status.