What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rental Monitor position at New Canaan Country School?
New Canaan Country School, a Pre-K through Grade 9 co-ed, independent day school, currently serves 555 students from diverse backgrounds living in 21 different surrounding towns/cities in Connecticut and New York. Our mission is to create an active, joyful learning environment where children are challenged to think deeply, question confidently, and act generously so that they may lead lives of impact and purpose. We believe that childhood is in itself an integral part of life to be lived fully and happily. Our talented and devoted faculty engages our students in developmentally appropriate ways, delivering a challenging curriculum that builds intellectual skills and fosters creative and critical thinking.
Founded in 1916, the School has been a preeminent leader in early childhood, elementary and middle school education for more than 100 years.
New Canaan Country School is seeking reliable, professional, and service-oriented individuals to join our Auxiliary Programs. This role is essential to supporting the school’s extensive after-hours and weekend use of campus facilities.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, enjoys interacting with a wide range of constituents, demonstrates strong supervisory skills, and can effectively troubleshoot and respond to issues as they arise.
This position primarily supports evening and weekend facility rentals, athletic events, and community programming. This role is best suited for candidates specifically seeking evening and weekend work, as the majority of shifts occur after school hours and on Saturdays and Sundays.
This is a part-time position, compensation is competitive and based on experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the school’s on-site representative during after-hours and weekend rentals
- Uphold facility policies and procedures while providing excellent customer service to visitors, instructors, and rental groups
- Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled events to unlock facilities, prepare spaces, and assist with parking or setup needs
- Welcome and direct visitors and rental groups according to the daily rental schedule
- Ensure groups remain within assigned spaces and comply with school guidelines
- Monitor activities throughout rental periods and address questions or concerns as they arise
- Assist with basic operation of audiovisual equipment, scoreboards, and related facility systems
- Coordinate room, field, and furniture resets following events and programming
- Conduct post-event inspections of facilities and secure buildings after groups depart
- Identify, document, and report any facility or equipment damage, safety concerns, or maintenance issues
- Attend required staff meetings and complete all assigned trainings
- Follow all school policies, procedures, and safety protocols
Qualifications & Skills
- Prior supervisory, event monitoring, or customer service experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- Professional, approachable, and resourceful
- Comfortable troubleshooting issues and responding calmly under pressure
- Flexible availability with a strong commitment to evening and weekend work
- Ability to move equipment and perform moderate lifting
- Ability to walk throughout campus and operate a golf cart
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
Schedule Expectations
This position requires substantial evening and weekend availability, including:
- Regular Saturday and Sunday shifts
- Weeknight and after-school evening coverage
- Occasional holiday or special event coverage as needed
Pay: $20.00 - $34.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $34