Adult Recreation Supervisor

Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer.  The College’s Non-Discrimination policy can be found here (Download PDF reader).  

Oversee access, security and safety of primary recreation/athletic facilities--Peterson and Concannon Fitness Center, while assisting in the oversight of Alumni Hall and the Taylor Natatorium, --and supervise team of student workers who assist in ensuring the access and egress of patrons to the facilities.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Act as primary security check point at the entrance to both facilities at the welcome desk located in the Ruane Atrium.  (40%)
2. Help to facilitate all indoor activities including intramural set-ups, as well as responding to accidents and emergency protocol.  (10%)
3. Supervise student workers who are responsible for security access and egress to the facilities, setting up fitness classes and intramural activities and keeping unauthorized patrons out of facilities.  Ensure that all doors are secure at closing time.  (40%)
4. Accommodate to the best of their ability requests and needs of patrons, visitors and other necessary support services.  (10%)

MARGINAL DUTIES:

1. Help to facilitate all indoor activities including varsity practice and event set-ups, as well as responding to accidents and emergency protocols.  (10%)
2. All other duties may be required.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to supervise student workers and enforce college policies and practices regarding use and access of facilities.
• Ability to take on a leadership role in ensuring compliance with college procedures on usage of facilities.
• Familiar with operations of recreation/athletic facilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent.   Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.