William Paterson University Athletics

Student Employment Positions
Recreation Attendant (General Responsibilities): The Recreation Attendant is responsible for the operation of areas within the Sports and Recreation Center and/or Overlook Fitness Center and safety of facility users. The attendant should acquire a basic understanding of use of fitness equipment and should regularly circulate through all recreation areas to monitor the facilities and participants as well as to enforce rules and regulations. Attendants are also responsible for operations of the Control Desk and should be knowledgeable of all departmental programs and services.

Intramural Official (General Responsibilities): The Intramural Official must learn and effectively apply the rules of the sports program to which they are assigned. The Intramural Official must also insure compliance with the Guides to Participation. No experience is necessary but a basic working knowledge of the sport is required.

Intramural Scorekeeper (General Responsibilities): The Intramural Scorekeeper is responsible for keeping score during the game. The Intramural Scorekeeper must check player's ID, fill out scoresheets, record fouls/timeouts and start and stop the game clock as designated by the rules.

Lifeguard (General Responsibilities): The lifeguard is responsible for the safety and security of the open rec swim participants and the pool area located in Wightman Gym. The Lifeguard is responsible for insuring the policies and procedures are complied with. 

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