Building Supervisor, Recreation Center

Job Duties

The Recreation Center Building Supervisor ensures operational safety, facility coverage, and outstanding customer service across all Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation (PEAR) spaces. This role maintains an inclusive, safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and external guests across recreational, academic, athletic, and special event programming.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Operations: Execute daily opening and closing procedures, conduct hourly safety and cleanliness walkthroughs, and setup/breakdown equipment for fieldhouse courts, club sports, intramurals, and special events.

Customer Service & Front Desk Support: Greet visitors, process user check-ins, answer inquiries, manage equipment checkouts, and provide direction on facility amenities.

Staff Supervision: Oversee and support student workers assigned to the front desk and fitness center areas during operational hours.

Safety & Emergency Response: Serve as a primary on-site responder during incidents. Implement emergency action plans, medical procedures, and facility evacuations as necessary.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Coordinate daily with custodial, laundry, athletic, and event staff to ensure smooth overall operations.

Administrative & Other Duties: Maintain operational logs, assist with facility software/reservations, and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

High school

Minimum Experience Required

Qualifications

Required:

Availability: Flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Certifications: Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire).

Communication & Service: Strong interpersonal skills with a welcoming, customer-focused approach to support a diverse campus community.

Technical & Organizational Skills: Basic computer literacy with the ability to manage facility check-in systems and follow written/oral protocols.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 45 lbs., stand or walk for extended periods, and perform physical setups.

Core Values: Commitment to promoting healthy, active lifestyles and holistic well-being.

Preferred:

2+ years of experience in recreation facilities, sports management, or high-volume customer service.

Familiarity with athletic/recreation equipment maintenance and risk management protocols.

Background in or appreciation for a higher education / liberal arts college environment.

Shift

Split

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$16.55 - $17.10 / Hourly

Postal Code

55057

Job Type

Part Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

76237

Job Benefits

Non-Benefit Eligible:

This position is not eligible for Carleton’s complete benefits package, but does include voluntary participation in a supplemental retirement plan, Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time, access to our recreation center facilities, and other on-campus benefits.

Carleton College is an AA/EEO Employer: We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Carleton College occupies more than 1,000 scenic acres of campus, an arboretum, over 100 campus buildings, and athletic fields. Located 40 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Carleton offers access to the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area.