THE OPPORTUNITY
The Athletic Facilities Supervisor will further the cause of strengthening the Babson community by overseeing daily operations of the Len Green Recreation and Athletics Complex (LGRAC) delivering exceptional customer service, managing facility reservations, ensuring safety and security of the complex while monitoring student staff.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Works with the Facilities Manager on day-to-day activities including but not limited to scheduling, assisting with the management of programs, and maintaining facility operations.
- Play an integral role for reservations starting and ending on time for intramurals, club sports, external rentals, group exercise classes and tournaments as needed.
- Act as a key holder for the complex securing spaces as needed and ensuring proper access to 10 Varsity and recreation athletic facilities including Morse swimming pool, Staake Gymnasium, indoor track and Lunder fitness centers.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to students, external membership, and external rental groups.
- Oversee student staffing and serve as the dotted line supervisor to ensure all daily check lists are completed and report facility issues to the facilities manager.
- Provide an expert level of communication and programming knowledge regarding the recreation department and lead facility tours for prospective members as needed/required.
- Maintain overall cleanliness and safety of the Center, including daily upkeep and general cleaning duties of the wellness floor and various workout areas, fitness studios in the recreation center and webster center, front office area, restrooms, and outside spaces.
- Displays a positive attitude towards health and wellness encouraging members of the recreation department to “find their fitness.”
- Possess effective and clear communication skills, particularly with staff team members and in daily interaction with members and participants.
- Assumes additional responsibilities as required.
WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work with culturally ethnically, culturally, and socially diverse students, staff, faculty, and other constituencies.
- Strong supervisory skills.
- Envisions and proposes new methods to perform tasks that support ET&A; takes thoughtful risks; and accepts new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
- Anticipates and embraces change; demonstrates willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK
- Must be able to work under all weather conditions.
- Must be able to work early mornings, evenings and weekends.
- Must have had a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver’s License for one year, and maintain throughout employment an insurable (as determined by the College’s insurer’s criteria) or a satisfactory driving record; must successfully complete and pass the College’s vehicle training program within the first 60 days of employment; annual or more frequent review of employee’s driving record based on the College insurer’s criteria; and safety training as required by management.
This is a non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $25.00. This position includes paid sick leave where required by law. Eligibility, accrual, and usage will follow applicable state and local regulations.
All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at hr@babson.edu.
