Recreation Center Attendant

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Villanova (Delaware County); On-site; USD 13,776; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution is looking for a Recreation Center Attendant to support daily operations at the Dixon Center and surrounding facilities. Responsibilities include monitoring the recreation center, enforcing policies, providing customer service, and maintaining equipment. The role is ideal for students, with a flexible hour commitment between 1.5 and 20 hours per week. Compensation starts at $10.00 per hour, and applicants are encouraged to submit required documents along with a resume and optional reference letters.

Qualifications

• Preferred work study eligibility but open to all students.

Responsibilities

• Monitor recreational facilities and enforce policies ensuring user safety.
• Provide exceptional customer service to community members.
• Assist with facility maintenance and event setup.
• Respond to emergencies and attend training sessions.

Job description

Recreation Center Attendant

Position: Recreation Center Attendant
Posting Number: 20260067V
Posting Type: Student
Hours per week: 1.5 - 20
Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students
Semester: 2026-2027 Academic Year
Location: Cabrini

Job Summary: Recreation Center Attendants will work under the direction and supervision of the Recreation Center Operations Coordinator and student Recreation Center Supervisors to carry out the overall, day-to‑day operations in The Dixon Center and surrounding outdoor recreational facilities. They will largely be responsible for enforcing recreation center policies and procedures, providing a positive customer‑service experience for the community, and acting as a first responder in the event of an emergency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor recreational facilities and enforce recreation center policies and procedures, ensuring a safe environment for recreational activities.
• Stay current on fitness and recreation programs and operational procedures to provide exceptional customer service to Villanova community members.
• Create a welcoming and positive experience for users.
• Check, clean, and assist in the maintenance of fitness and recreation equipment.
• Provide basic instruction on the proper operation of cardiovascular and weight training equipment.
• Notify appropriate staff members of custodial issues, maintenance needs, and safety concerns.
• Assist with facility set‑up and breakdown for a variety of events.
• Assist with the reservation, distribution, and collection of fitness and recreation equipment.
• Launder gym towels.
• Enact and/or assist in emergency response. Attend ongoing employee training sessions.

Physical Demands

• May be asked to carry/move fitness and recreation equipment.
• Must be able to lift 45 lbs.
• May be asked to perform duties at outdoor recreational facilities, in various seasons with the possibility of inclement weather.

Compensation

Wage Rate: $10.00/hour

Closing Date

Open until filled

Application Details

Required Documents: Other Document

Optional Documents: Cover Letter / Letter of Interest, Letters of Reference (uploaded by applicant), Resume / Curriculum Vitae