Duke Recreation Facilities Assistant

Position Summary

The Recreation Facilities Assistant serves as a key operational leader within Brodie Recreation Center, supporting daily facility operations, aiding and supporting student staff, and ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. This role combines frontline leadership support, administrative coordination, and staff development. Reports to: Assistant Director of Recreation Facilities

Core Responsibilities

• Leadership & Staff Management
• Aid, guide, mentor, and support student and part-time facilities staff
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training of new staff
• Schedule part-time staff using scheduling software to ensure appropriate facility coverage
• Provide feedback, accountability, and performance support for part-time staff
• Operations & Facility Oversight
• Oversee daily facility operations
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and functionality of all spaces through collaboration with Housekeeping and Facility Management Department
• Maintain inventory and coordinate repairs for cardio, strength and checkout front desk equipment
• Develop and implement cleaning assignments and procedures for facility spaces, including cardio and strength equipment, using tools like Google Forms, Microsoft Lists, and Canvas
• Programs & Events
• Support execution of special events and facility reservations
• Cook up and breakdown for programs and events
• Risk Management & Safety
• Respond to facility emergencies and implement Emergency Action Plans
• Serve on the severe weather response team
• Enforce all safety protocols and facility policies
• Department Engagement
• Model and promote Duke Rec & PE department mission, vision, and values
• Attend staff meetings, training, and professional development as requested
• Support Duke Rec & PE departmental initiatives and team collaboration

Expectations

• Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, and accountability
• Maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive environment
• Complete all assigned duties and shifts reliably
• Maintain CPR/AED/First Aid certification
• Submit timecards accurately and on time

Schedule & Compensation

• Must be able to work 29.9 hours per week
• Flexible availability required, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Facility hours: Brodie operates 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Monday–Friday) and 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Saturday–Sunday) during the fall and spring academic semesters, with reduced hours during academic breaks
• Pay: $20.00 per hour
• Benefits: Vacation/sick accrual, optional health benefits, free recreation membership

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Work requires the ability to provide recreational assistance generally equivalent to a partial high school education.
• Experience: None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Degrees, Licensures, Certifications: None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Equal Opportunity Employer

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

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