Recreation Facilities Supervisor

Position Title: Recreation Facilities Supervisor.
Department: Recreation.
Classification: Non-Exempt.                             
FTE: 0.05.
Work Schedule: 10-months annually, Mid-August through mid-June with occasional summer shifts. Available Fridays 5-10pm, Saturdays 8a-2p or 2p-10p, Sundays 9a-3p.
Work Location: On Campus.
Hourly Rate: $20.25.
 

Position Overview:
The Recreation Facilities Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the campus recreation and athletic facilities during assigned shifts. This role provides direct supervision and leadership to Recreation Attendants, ensures a safe and welcoming environment for all patrons, and supports overall facility functionality during regular hours and special events. The Recreation Facilities Supervisor serves as the primary point of contact for incident response and operational decision-making in the absence of full-time staff.
 

Essential Job Duties:

• Supervise and support Recreation Attendants to ensure effective front-line operations.
• Provide leadership, direction, and real-time feedback to staff during shifts.
• Serve as the primary responder to incidents and emergencies, including coordinating care and completing incident reports.
• Ensure all facility policies and procedures are enforced consistently and professionally.
• Oversee facility operations, including opening, closing, and shift transitions.
• Conduct routine facility walkthroughs to monitor safety, cleanliness, and equipment conditions.
• Address patron concerns, conflicts, and escalated situations with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Support special events, programs, and reservations within the facility.
• Communicate important updates and issues to professional staff in a timely manner.
• Assist with staff training, onboarding, and ongoing development.
• Ensure proper use, setup, and storage of recreation equipment.
   

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Reports to the Director of Recreation and Facility Coordinator
• This position does not supervise anyone. 
   

Required Qualifications:

• Education: 
  • High School Diploma (Bachelor’s Degree preferred).
  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).
     
• Experience: 
  • Previous experience working in recreation, athletics, or a related environment. (At least 2 years preferred).
  • Demonstrated leadership experience or ability to supervise staff effectively.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to take initiative and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
     

Prerequisites:

• Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College.  Please note, St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.
   

Disclaimer:

• This position may require you to report early, stay late or work different shifts depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary.
• This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
• Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.

Join Our Community - Work at St. Olaf!

Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of culturally rich and diverse Minneapolis and St. Paul. 

The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes learning in an inclusive and globally engaged community. We encourage applications from candidates committed to multicultural understanding and the enrichment of our diverse community.

The college offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 9% retirement match, contributions to eligible employees' health savings accounts, a significant tuition discount (up to a 90% reduction) at ACM, GLCA, and ELCA colleges and universities for employees' children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of the college's benefits, please see the summary of our benefits here: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/

To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.

A summary of the Flexible Work Policy for staff: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/flexible-work-policy/

A link to our Community and Belonging page: https://wp.stolaf.edu/equity-inclusion/

A virtual campus tour: https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?p=483

An overview of Northfield: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/northfield/

An overview of the Twin Cities: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/twincities/

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Nondiscrimination Policy

St. Olaf College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance.  St. Olaf College prohibits discrimination and harassment based upon these and any other legally protected status in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admissions and employment. 

Inquiries about this nondiscrimination policy may be referred to St. Olaf College's Director of Equal Opportunity, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. St. Olaf's Director of Equal Opportunity (who serves as the College's Title IX, Title VI, and Section 504 Coordinator) is Pamela McDowell, Tomson Hall, mcdowell@stolaf.edu, (507) 786-3465.