What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Receptionist position at The Baldwin School?
Position: Athletic Center Receptionist
Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is an all-girls college preparatory, independent day school, PreK-Grade 12, dedicated to a tradition of excellence in education. In a nurturing atmosphere that reflects socioeconomic, ethnic and religious diversity, our girls strive to develop scholarship, leadership and citizenship within a community that emphasizes intellectual rigor, ethical integrity, and independence of thought. More information is available on our website.
The Baldwin School is seeking a part-time Athletic Center Receptionist. As the face of our Athletic Center, the ideal candidate will have the ability to multitask in a busy environment while maintaining a welcoming, friendly and professional presence with students, parents, and colleagues. The Athletic Center Receptionist is expected to understand, accept, and abide by the School's philosophy and mission statement in all their school activities and work with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with others.
The Athletic Center Receptionist works Monday through Friday from 4:00-8:30pm, except for school holidays. The start date is November 10, 2025.
Responsibilities:
- Greet visitors and members of the Baldwin community with a positive, helpful attitude
- Assist visitors and community members in finding their way around the Athletic Center
- Announce visitors as necessary to the appropriate coach or athletic administrator
- Help to maintain workplace security by having visitors sign in at the front desk
- Knowledge of the Athletic Centers emergency action plan, including how to report an accident/incident and who to contact
- Assist with a variety of administrative tasks, including copying and emailing
- Answer phone calls in a professional, courteous manner and routing calls as necessary
- Monitor spaces in the Athletic Center by frequently circulating the building
- Knowledge of opening and closing procedures in the Athletic Center
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications Include:
- High School degree;
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
- Proficiency in G Suite applications
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Flexible and willing to learn new tasks as needed
- Physical capability to lift, move and carry athletic equipment weighing up to 30 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
- Experience as an Administrative Assistant
Interested candidates, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references.
Baldwin is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds, genders, and abilities to apply.