Part-Time Facility Manager
About the job
- Demonstrate dependability, flexibility, leadership, resilience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
- Work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Arrive on time and be prepared for assigned shifts.
- Work flexible hours.
- Accept and improve upon constructive feedback from supervisors and professional staff.
- Operate a computer and membership software.
- Obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certification prior to working.
- Stand and walk for several hours.
- Assist with equipment moving and event setups requiring lifting more than 55 pounds.
- Complete required cleaning and organization of fitness equipment.
- Oversee daily on-site operations of the Health and Recreation Center, ensuring efficient facility management, program operations, customer service, and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Support the mission, values, and overall success of Campus Recreation by promoting a welcoming, inclusive, and professional environment for members, guests, participants, and staff.
- Supervise, lead, and delegate responsibilities to part-time staff; provide mentorship, performance feedback, training, and support while ensuring appropriate staffing and shift coverage.
- Assist members, guests, and visitors with questions, concerns, facility access, memberships, programs, rentals, and other services.
- Process memberships, sales, locker and equipment rentals, programs, and other customer transactions using membership and facility management software; troubleshoot system issues and escalate concerns as needed.
- Monitor facility activity and program areas while enforcing policies, procedures, access requirements, safety standards, and risk-management protocols.
- Resolve patron concerns, operational issues, and unexpected situations using critical thinking and sound judgment, while communicating with professional staff and campus partners.
- Inspect and maintain facility cleanliness, safety, and readiness; complete general and assigned cleaning duties, comply with personal protective equipment standards, and coordinate maintenance or custodial needs.
- Assist with daily opening and closing procedures, facility setup and breakdown, rentals, programs, special events, and external events.
- Respond to medical and non-medical emergencies in accordance with training and established Emergency Action Plans; complete required incident reports and documentation.
- Maintain accurate daily logs, reports, checklists, and administrative records while communicating operational issues to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with campus facilities management and police, custodial staff, building partners, and other stakeholders to support facility operations and events.
- Attend and actively participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
- Represent Harper College, CENTERS, and the Department of Campus Recreation professionally while performing additional duties and administrative projects as assigned.
About the company
CENTERS LLC provides management services for university recreation, fitness, and wellness facilities. Its services combine expertise in campus recreation, operations, programming, and student and personnel development to run facilities efficiently and lower costs. The company works by collaborating with campus stakeholders, integrating into campus culture, and delivering leadership and service to the campus community as well as related local communities. Its goal is to help clients maximize program and facility resources while reducing expenses and enhancing wellness and engagement across the campus.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
1991
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- March 25, 2026 DoubleSpot partnership can automate scheduling, staffing, and memberships.
- September 1, 2026 Johns Hopkins expanded CENTERS into Campus Recreation management.
- Goucher College and UW-Eau Claire wins broaden CENTERS beyond core recreation contracts.
What critics are saying
- Higher-ed clients can insource operations, threatening renewals after contract expirations.
- DoubleSpot integration exposes CENTERS workflows to future software competitors by 2027.
- If Johns Hopkins or DePaul churns, CENTERS loses flagship credibility and growth momentum.
What makes CENTERS unique
- Founded in 1998, CENTERS pioneered outsourced university recreation management in America.
- June 23, 2026 promotion of Jeff Sessine formalized expansion beyond collegiate recreation.
- CENTERS manages student centers, arenas, conference services, and wellness facilities nationwide.
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CENTERS leaders share practical insights. AI for campus recreation is becoming a practical topic for teams that manage complex facilities, programs, events, and student staff. As new tools become more accessible, campus recreation leaders are looking for responsible ways to improve workflows, support communication, and build confidence across their teams. At the 2026 NIRSA Conference & Campus Rec Expo, held April 7-10 in National Harbor, Maryland, CENTERS leaders joined a panel discussion focused on how artificial intelligence is beginning to shape daily work in higher education recreation and wellness environments. A conversation from the NIRSA stage. The panel featured Michele Muth, Executive Director at Marshall University, and Nick Froelich, Executive Director at Cleveland State University. They were joined by Matt Schmiedl, Enterprise Marketing Manager, and Jo Prociuk, AVP of Talent & Innovation. Together, the group explored practical ways teams can begin using AI with purpose. The discussion included examples related to operations, marketing, leadership, staff development, workflow support, and change management. Rather than focusing on hype, the conversation centered on real use cases. Panelists talked about how AI can help teams brainstorm, organize information, improve communication, and reduce friction in everyday tasks. They also discussed the importance of AI literacy, thoughtful guardrails, and helping staff understand when and how to use these tools responsibly. Supporting innovation in campus operations. For CENTERS, this conversation reflects a broader commitment to innovation in campus operations. AI is not a replacement for the human-centered work that defines recreation, wellness, and student life. Instead, it can help teams create more time and space for strategic thinking, staff development, and meaningful student engagement. As the field continues to evolve, campus recreation leaders have an opportunity to test new approaches, learn together, and build practical confidence with emerging tools. For more on CENTERS' approach to innovation, explore its recent insights on AI in campus operations and student employee development below. Watch the panel discussion. In this recorded NIRSA panel, CENTERS leaders discuss how AI for campus recreation can support teams in real-world ways. The conversation highlights operations, marketing, leadership, staff development, and responsible adoption.
Askham Bryan College and University Centre win Student Experience Award at Educate North Awards 2026 13th May 2026
CENTERS and DoubleSpot announce strategic partnership to advance ai-powered campus operations. March 25, 2026 The collaboration combines operational expertise and emerging technology to help colleges and universities modernize facility and event management. Washington, DC | March 25, 2026 - CENTERS, a national leader in campus center management, announced today a strategic partnership with DoubleSpot, an innovative platform designed to streamline member management, program registrations, events, and facility operations across a variety of campus centers. The partnership brings together CENTERS' operational expertise across recreation and wellness centers and multi-use event facilities with DoubleSpot's emerging technology and AI capabilities. The collaboration focuses on improving how colleges and universities manage and activate their spaces. As part of the partnership, CENTERS will provide real-world operational data, workflows, and insights from its national portfolio of managed facilities to help inform and refine DoubleSpot's platform and AI models. This ensures that the technology is grounded in the day-to-day realities of campus operations, from programming and event coordination to user experience and revenue management. "This partnership reflects the future of campus center operations," said Jeff Sessine, Executive Vice President of CENTERS. "Our teams are managing increasingly complex facilities with growing expectations around service, efficiency, and revenues. By working closely with DoubleSpot, we are helping shape a platform that is built from the operator's perspective and designed to meet the evolving needs of higher education." From idea to industry application. DoubleSpot was founded by Sean Chang, a University of Illinois Recreation, Sport and Tourism alumnus, who developed the platform after identifying gaps in outdated facility management systems during his work in the sports and venue industry. DoubleSpot was originally inspired by a question posed during his time working with professional sports organizations about how underutilized spaces could be activated more effectively. It has now evolved into a comprehensive platform designed to help facilities maximize utilization, streamline operations, and improve access for users. The company's early growth has been shaped by a human-centered, customer-driven approach, informed by direct feedback from facility managers and operators across higher education and community recreation environments. "We built DoubleSpot by listening to operators and understanding what they actually need day-to-day," said Chang. "Partnering with CENTERS allows us to take that even further. We are learning directly from teams managing high-performing campus facilities and using that insight to build a platform that improves both operations and the overall experience of using these spaces." Through the partnership, DoubleSpot gains access to a robust, real-world operating environment, enabling faster iteration, more informed product development, and the ability to scale solutions that reflect the complexity of modern campus centers. The collaboration will initially focus on integrating DoubleSpot within select CENTERS-managed facilities, with the goal of enhancing operational efficiency, improving user experience, and unlocking new insights through data and AI-driven tools. For CENTERS, the partnership also reflects its broader commitment to supporting client missions, advancing innovation, and developing the next generation of industry leaders. By investing in solutions that improve operations and enhance the campus experience, CENTERS continues to align operational excellence with student development. As institutions continue to evaluate how to modernize legacy systems and better activate their campus assets, CENTERS and DoubleSpot see this partnership as a step toward more flexible, integrated, and forward-looking approaches to facility, member, and event management. Back row L to R: Scott Vandermoon (Director, DePaul), Timothy Ward (Assistant Director - Facilities, MVCC), Ashley Sims (Associate Director of Facilities, DePaul), Julie Ray (Systems and Operations Manager, CENTERS), Ann Cook-Graver (Coordinator - Programs, MVCC), Alex Rich (Director, MVCC), Erin Aguirre (Assistant Director - Fitness & Wellness Services, MVCC), and Michael Walsh (Assistant Director - Club Sports, DePaul) Front row L to R: Sean Chang (CEO, DoubleSpot), Veronica Tantoco (Senior Assistant Director -Facilities and Operations, Harper), Samantha Glennon (Associate Director - Marketing, Membership, and Programs, DePaul), Jana Terborg (Associate Director - Programs, MVCC), Ryan Chen (CTO, DoubleSpot), and Matt Mendoza (Assistant Director - Intramurals and Recreation Programs, DePaul) About CENTERS. CENTERS is a nationally recognized management firm that specializes in the operation of campus life centers for colleges, universities, and nonprofit institutions. The firm's portfolio includes recreation and wellness centers, arenas, student centers, sports complexes, event and conference services, performing arts venues, student housing, and more. CENTERS delivers mission-aligned, student-focused operations that enhance campus engagement and support institutional priorities. CENTERS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. Learn more at centersusa.com. About doublespot. DoubleSpot is a modern facility management platform designed to streamline scheduling, events, memberships, and operations for multi-use venues. Founded by University of Illinois alumnus Sean Chang, the platform combines human-centered design with emerging AI capabilities to help organizations simplify workflows, improve communication, and maximize space utilization. Learn more at doublespot.com.
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