Department: Regional Campuses

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: Varies

Location: Manassas, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Financial Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center opened in September 1999 and is one of the largest facilities of its type in Northern Virginia. Located on the Science and Technology campus in Prince William county of George Mason University, the 110,000 square foot facility features a 50-meter competition pool; leisure pool; whirlpool; locker facilities and family locker rooms; gymnasium with two practice courts; cardiovascular and strength training equipment; group fitness, mind/body and spin studios; three racquetball/activity courts; community room and classroom and outdoor field and sand volleyball court.

About the Position:

The George Mason University, Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center is seeking part-time Managers on Duty for early mornings (4:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m.), evenings (5:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.) and weekends to help carry out our mission to support the health and recreation goals of a health-conscious community. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason?s academic and culturally inclusive environment.

Responsibilities:

Our Managers on Duty are responsible for:

• Supervising the center during early morning, evening and weekend hours;
• Provides excellent customer service;
• Coordinates event support;
• Enforces center rules and guidelines;
• Protects the assets of the center;
• Manages part-time staff work direction; and
• Performs daily opening/close-out duties to include cash handling.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated talents and strengths in:

• Managing staff;
• Exercising sound judgment;
• Strong verbal communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills;
• Ability to effectively interpret and clearly communicating policies and procedures to customers; and 
• Possess CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), First Aid, AED (automated external defibrillator), and oxygen administration certifications (or have the ability to obtain).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in public safety/service, health, fitness, or a recreation field. 

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Manager on Duty at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Resume for review.

Posting Open Date: March 25, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  April 30, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes

About George Mason University

George Mason University is a public, comprehensive, research university established by the Commonwealth of Virginia located in Northern Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C. Mason was initially founded as a branch of the University of Virginia in 1949, and became an independent institution in 1972. George Mason University is an innovative and inclusive academic community committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world.

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