What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager on Duty position at George Mason University?
- 10003415
- Manassas, VA
- Part-Time / Hourly Wage
- Opening on: Nov 4 2025
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 professional and mature individuals with a managerial background as part-time Managers on Duty for morning and afternoon shifts on 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 among its faculty and staff and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic environment.
Responsibilities:
Our Managers on Duty are responsible for:
- Supervising the center during early morning, evening and weekend hours;
- Providing excellent customer service;
- Coordinating event support;
- Enforcing center rules and guidelines;
- Protecting the assets of the center;
- Managing part-time staff work direction; and
- Performing daily opening/close-out duties to include cash handling.
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated talents and strengths in:
- Managing staff;
- Exercising sound judgment;
- Customer Service ability an absolute must;
- 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).
Will need to be certified in both Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED.
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: November 4, 2025
Posting Close Date: December 1, 2025
Open Until Filled: No
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
