Part Time Building Supervisor

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in Worcester seeks a Part Time Building Supervisor to oversee evening and weekend operations at their Sports and Recreation Center. Duties include managing facilities, supervising student staff, responding to emergencies, and coordinating events. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and prior experience in a similar role, along with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Certification or ability to be certified in CPR and First Aid.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations, safety, and customer service at the Sports and Recreation Center.
• Supervise staff and coordinate in-service trainings.
• Assist with processing memberships and locker rentals.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Part Time Building Supervisor

Location: Worcester

Department: Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA - JM

Division: Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

Job Description Summary

Provide evening and weekend supervision and support for student staff at the Sports and Recreation Center in the absence of professional staff from the PERA department.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of operations, safety, and customer service at the Sports and Recreation Center.
• Represent the PERA department positively to weekend users, including rentals and special events.
• Respond to medical emergencies following proper protocol.
• Assist with setup, maintenance, and cleanup for campus-wide events and rentals (e.g., athletic events, career fairs, open houses).
• Handle communications: answer phones, take messages, and address questions from students, faculty, administration, staff, alumni, and visitors.
• Coordinate mandatory in-service trainings and workshops for student employees each term.
• Participate in maintenance management of PERA facilities.
• Work scheduled weekend shifts punctually.
• Supervise Control Desk student workers and delegate tasks.
• Oversee Intercollegiate Club Sports home contests.
• Communicate policies related to Recreational Sports effectively to users.
• Assist with processing memberships, locker rentals, and renewals.
• Update the WPI community on building features, signage, and scheduling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability to work weekends.
• Attend bi-weekly meetings.
• Certification or ability to be certified in CPR and First Aid.
• Criminal background check required.

FLSA Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We value individuals from all backgrounds who contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. We are dedicated to maintaining a campus free of harassment and discrimination.