Recreation Center Supervisor, Student Employee presso Lindenwood

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Job Title: Recreation Center Supervisor, Student Employee

Job Code: 17478

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 hours per week

Job Week Assignment: 36 weeks per year

Rate of Pay: $13.75 per hour

Work Cycle: Monday two weeks prior to the start of fall semester through graduation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Revision Date: 5.29.25

The recreation center supervisor, student employee is responsible for opening, closing, and overseeing operations of the Evans Commons Recreation Center (Rec Center) on weekends. This position will ensure a positive experience for all Rec Center guests.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Ensures facilities are clean and safe; completes and records hourly cleaning tasks
• Enforces all building policies and procedures
• Provides area checks regularly to ensure accurate usage data
• Provides additional oversight for student employee positions, assisting supervisors in maintaining accountability
• Ensures a positive experience for all Rec Center guests
• Assists guests with questions and concerns, referring to staff as needed
• Maintains open communication with building staff; communicates building issues with the building director and the Public Safety department as appropriate
• Supervises events when professional staff are not present
• Assists staff in attending to emergency situations; completes incident reports as needed

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Currently enrolled at Lindenwood University
• Good academic and financial standing with the University
• One year of supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of risk management
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills
• General knowledge of fitness equipment and facility management

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

• General office setting
• Weekend availability required
• Fully On-Ground

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk multiple times throughout shift
• Ability to perform basic cleaning tasks
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees.  Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.