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Manager, Recreation Services - Student Success
Washington University in St. LouisSumers Recreation Center, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Jun 2026
💰 $75,300/yr($45,600/yr – $75,300/yr)
About the role
Scheduled Hours
37.5Position Summary
WashU's Division of Student Success seeks an entry level recreational professional for the position of Manager, Recreation Services. The Division of Student Success advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success. This position will support the front-line, customer-facing operations of the Sumers Recreation Center including, but not limited to, greeting and directing facility members and visitors, executing membership transactions and deposits, and training and supervising student workers. This individual will also maintain the online profiles of the Office of Recreation including the website, mobile app, and social media channels.This role scheduled days are Sunday - Thursday.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide a professional presence at the main entrance to the Athletics & Recreation Department. Greet members and visitors, answer phone calls, provide facility tours and enforce department and facility policies.
- Professionally execute membership transactions for the Sumers Recreation Center as well as completing daily revenue deposits.
- Supervise, train and evaluate 30-40 student workers at the membership desk.
- Manage the website, mobile app and social media channels for the Office of Recreation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
- Ability to maintain flexible work hours and provide on-site coverage during known University holidays and breaks.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree and four years of experience in customer service related field.
- Experience using Innosoft Fusion or related member management system.
- Supervisory experience managing and developing diverse student populations.
- Ability to maintain flexible work hours and provide on-site coverage during known University holidays and breaks.
- Excellent planning and organization skills.
- Excellent decision making and prioritizing skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong conflict management skills.
- Strong team work skills.
- Demonstrated competency in helping to meet program objectives, assessment, and helping to establish program priorities.
- Experience with web site management.
- Proficient in the use of social media platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Conflict Management, Decision Making, Interpersonal Communication, Prioritization, Self-Organization (Business), Social Media Platform, Supervisory Management, Teamwork, Website ManagementGrade
G09Salary Range
$45,600.00 - $75,300.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Apply for this role
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