Student Maintenance Assistant Program Manager Job Lawrence area,Kansas USA,Sports/Fitness/Wellness

Position Overview

KU Recreation Services provides a variety of resources for wellness, physical fitness, team, and individual sports, group fitness classes, and personal training. Indoor and outdoor facilities accommodate a broad range of athleticism – from beginners looking to improve their health with low impact exercise to seasoned athletes aspiring to push their physical abilities to the next level.

Job Description

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

60% - Leadership Duties

Oversee and manage all Student Maintenance Assistant schedules, training and hiring.
Delegation of appropriate tasks to Maintenance Assistants.
Ensure completion of assigned tasks specific to Student Recreation properties (Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center, Sand Volleyball and Tennis Courts, Central Field and Shenk Complex).
Ensure staff is on task with responsibilities/expectations specific to program area.
Assist with dissemination of information to Maintenance Assistants.
Perform other duties as assigned.

20% - Maintenance & Cleaning

Clean fitness equipment and facilities.
General housekeeping (cleaning windows and mirrors, sweeping floors, trash and recycling removal, etc.)
Minor repair work.
Outside landscaping work and cleaning at Student Recreation properties.
Recognize and report safety hazards which may cause injury (i.e.: poor lighting, slippery floors, hazardous equipment, inclement weather, etc.).
Snow and ice removal.
Perform other duties as assigned.

15% - Administrative Duties

Build and maintain Student Maintenance Assistant schedules and task lists.
Perform other duties as assigned.

5% - Risk Management

Obtain CPR/AED, weapon awareness safety training and Concussion certifications within one month of hire (training is provided).

Required Qualifications

Excellent oral and written communication skills as shown in application materials.

Must be able to attend all-staff training on the Tuesday before fall semester, August 18, 2026, and a staff meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

All decisions, actions, and work habits maintain a high level of integrity and consistency.

Eligible for Work-Study Program.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre‑enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester.

Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Contact Information to Applicants

Joshua Simms

joshsimms

Advertised Salary Range

$12.60 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

Monday March 9, 2026

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