Federal Work Study - Recreation Center Front Desk Attendant

Salary: $14.05 Hourly Location : Coos Bay, OR Job Type: Federal Work Study Job Number: 2025-00066 Department: Student Employment (AWS, GSE) Division: FWS- Federal Work Study Opening Date: 03/27/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: NAPrimary PurposeProvide current students and people from the community with a state-of-the-art Fitness Center offering a wide range of athletic equipment and activities for all fitness levels. This position is only open to Student Workers 3 to 20 hours per weekDescription of Essential FunctionsFront Desk and Customer Service (50% of time)Serve as information resource in response to inquiries from students, public, and college personnel regarding facility classes, activities, procedures, and policies. Greet visitors and answer telephone. Operate front desk, regulating who enters facility. Handle a variety of difficult customer situations using tact, diplomacy and patience to defuse irate/angry customers, both in person and over the phone. Perform filing and clerical functions as needed. Facility and Equipment Operations (50% of time)Clean equipment and facility as needed or instructed. Check out equipment. Inventory and maintain equipment. Open or close facility as needed (including any related opening/closing duties). Clean work areas at end of shift. Keep work and service area in a safe, sanitary and orderly manner. Maintain a high level of security for facility. Perform other related duties to maintenance of department. Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust be current degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 6 credits. Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.Must be eligible to receive FWS based on financial need and eligibility requirements determined by FAFSA.Required Skills/ExperienceStudents in this job will need the following skills. You should be able to do these, or show that you can learn how (with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with faculty, students and support staff. Demonstrate communication skills and ability to work effectively with the public. Ability to defuse anger and resolve complaints/issues. Ability to work independently, consistently follow administrative procedures, and explain procedures to those unfamiliar with them. Preferred Skills/Experience: Working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processors, and similar office applications.Additional Job InformationNon-DiscriminationEmployees and potential employees of the Southwestern Oregon Community College District are hereby notified that Southwestern Oregon Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran's status in employment, education, or activities as set forth in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations. Any persons having inquiries equal opportunity or nondiscrimination may contact: Rachele Lyon, Vice President of Administrative Services Southwestern Oregon Community College 1988 Newmark Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 888-7402 No Benefits Available 01 Are you currently enrolled at Southwestern Oregon Community College working toward completion of an Associate Degree? YesNo02 Are you currently enrolled at Southwestern Oregon Community College at least half-time (at least 6 credits)? YesNo03 Is your cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher? YesNo04 By clicking yes, I understand that I must meet all requirements for SWOCC's Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy to be eligible for student employment. YesNo05 Have you been recommended by an instructor or staff member? YesNo06 If so, what instructor or staff member recommended you? Required Question