Employment Opportunities

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Graduate assistantships

Campus Recreation offers graduate assistantships with competitive stipends in exchange for 20 hours of work per week. These positions provide hands-on experience in administrative roles that support the department.

• Club sports
• Fitness/Wellness
• Intramural sports
• Marketing
• Operations
• Outdoor Pursuits

Internships

Campus Recreation offers two-credit* internships for students interested in becoming certified group fitness instructors or personal trainers. These programs prepare students for ACE certification exams and provide hands-on experience leading classes or working with individuals one-on-one. Participants must be available to work for Campus Recreation the following semester. Email Jody with any questions regarding Campus Recreation's internships.

*Credit eligibility varies by college, so check with your academic advising office for details.

Administrative and programming positions

• Wellness services attendant 

  Be the first smile people see when they check into Wellness Services. Wellness Services attendants help with check-ins, answer questions and support anyone using the wellness space. You’ll also be responsible for basic administrative tasks like data entry and filing.

  What we’re looking for:

  • Friendly and dependable
  • Comfortable with computers
  • Great communication skills
  • Available to work at least 6 hours per week
  • Willing to learn about everything we offer in Campus Rec
• Fitness assistant

  Help keep our fitness spaces safe, welcoming, and running smoothly! As a Fitness Assistant, you'll check patron eligibility, monitor the fitness center, and offer friendly guidance on how to use equipment properly. You’ll also answer questions about Campus Rec programs and help take care of the equipment and space.

  What we’re looking for:

  • Friendly, observant and safety-minded
  • Willing to learn policies and share them with patrons
  • Comfortable giving tips on equipment use
  • Reliable and ready to work at least 6 hours per week
  • Personally committed to wellness and fitness
• Outdoor Pursuits office and rental center assistant 

  If you love the outdoors and want to support others in getting outside, this is the job for you. Help folks get geared up for their adventures, support office operations and keep our rental gear in top shape, from skis to stoves and bikes.

  In the office:

  • Register participants, answer phones/emails, and help promote programs
  • Stay organized with filing, photocopying and policy reminders

  In the rental center:

  • Size and rent out outdoor gear
  • Help clean, repair and maintain equipment
  • Support basic bike fixes, ski waxing and even van checkups

  What we’re looking for:

  • Past or current Outdoor Pursuits participant
  • Comfortable with hands-on tasks and gear maintenance
  • Organized, communicative and detail-oriented
  • Some mechanical know-how is a plus
  • Available Mondays and Fridays preferred
• Recreational services assistant

  Be the go-to person at the East Gym, Recreation Center. You’ll greet patrons, handle check-ins, help with purchases and program registrations, and keep things running smoothly at the front desk. You'll also help check out recreation equipment and support the team with basic admin tasks.

  What you’ll do:

  • Greet and check eligibility of patrons
  • Help with purchases, registrations and answering questions
  • Enforce department policies in a respectful, clear way
  • Support filing and mailings
  • Manage equipment check-outs

  What we’re looking for:

  • Friendly, reliable and detail-oriented
  • Good with computers and multitasking
  • Experience with customer service is a plus
  • Able to work at least 6 hours per week
• Graphic design assistant

  Put your creativity to work. You’ll help design eye-catching materials to promote Campus Rec programs, from fliers and brochures to web graphics and signage. This role is perfect for someone who loves design, knows their way around Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, and wants real-world experience building a consistent brand.

  What you’ll do:

  • Design print and digital marketing materials
  • Work on signage, fliers, brochures, web graphics and more
  • Help maintain a consistent look and feel across all Campus Rec content
  • Stay updated with Campus Rec programs so you can design with purpose
• Lifeguard 

  Be the safety superhero of our pool. Lifeguards keep swimmers safe during recreational swims, classes and special events. You’ll open and close the pool area, monitor activity and enforce rules to maintain a secure environment. You may also assist swim instructors during classes.

  What we’re looking for:

  • Current certifications in Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid
  • Reliable, alert and confident in your skills
  • Able to work at least 6 hours per week
  • Pre-interview skills test required
• Intramural Sports official/referee

  Love sports? Help make our intramural games fun and fair. Officials enforce the rules, keep time and score, and help manage games across a variety of sports, like basketball, soccer, volleyball, dodgeball, and more. We’ll provide the training!

  What we’re looking for:

  • Clear communicator and quick decision-maker
  • Physically able to handle active shifts in varied weather
  • Comfortable lifting gear and setting up fields
  • Available evenings/weekends
  • Fitness level appropriate to the sport

Instructional positions

• Ropes course assistant

  Help teams build trust, face challenges and grow together. Ropes course assistants lead team-building activities on our outdoor low and high ropes elements. You’ll guide groups, teach safety protocols, and help with all the hands-on work, like climbing, belaying, rigging and more.

  What we’re looking for:

  • Comfortable working at heights (up to 25 ft)
  • Physically able to navigate outdoor terrain and equipment
  • Willing to learn facilitation, knots and rope safety
  • Available for training and program support (low and high elements)
  • CPR/First Aid certification (or willing to get it)
• Water safety instructor

  Help swimmers build confidence and skills in the water. As a Water Safety Instructor, you’ll teach Red Cross swim lessons to kids or adults and lead one-on-one aquatic fitness sessions to help clients reach their personal goals.

  What we’re looking for:

  • American Red Cross WSI certified
  • CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certified
  • Friendly, patient and encouraging
  • Able to work with at least two clients per semester
• Group fitness instructors

  Get the energy going and lead workouts that inspire. Group fitness instructors plan and teach safe, effective and fun classes in their area of expertise. You’ll teach at least 2 classes a week and bring the motivation!

  What we’re looking for:

  • National fitness certification (AFAA, ACE, Mad Dogg, etc.)
  • Proficiency in your chosen class format
  • Confident, motivating and committed to wellness
  • Available for at least two weekly class slots

Supervisory positions

Preference will be given to current Campus Recreation employees with at least two semesters of service. Must be currently CPR/AED and First Aid certified or willing to certify.

• Sport program supervisor

  Sport program supervisors oversee intramural and club sports during evenings and weekends, making sure games run smoothly and safely. You’ll manage student officials, respond to emergencies, enforce policies and help create a fun, respectful atmosphere for all participants and spectators.

  What we’re looking for:

  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Comfortable handling emergencies and resolving issues on the fly
  • Willing to work evenings and weekends, outdoors in all weather
  • CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or willing to obtain)
  • Previous supervision or leadership experience is a plus
• Head lifeguard

  The head lifeguard helps recruit, train and supervise the lifeguard team, manage schedules, oversee payroll, and track pool participation. You’ll also assist with equipment maintenance and ensure everyone is up-to-date on safety procedures.

  What we’re looking for:

  • Current certifications in Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED, and First Aid
  • Strong leadership and organization skills
  • Reliable, responsible and team-oriented
  • Previous experience supervising or mentoring others preferred
• Fitness manager

  Fitness managers help hire, train and supervise staff, manage payroll, schedule shifts and track participation data. You'll also monitor equipment needs and make sure the fitness center is a clean, safe and motivating place for everyone.

  What we’re looking for:

  • Confident leader with strong communication and organizational skills
  • Comfortable with scheduling, paperwork and fitness equipment
  • Available at least 10 hours/week (mainly evenings and weekends)
  • Knowledge of emergency procedures and facility policies required
  • Previous leadership experience preferred
• Building manager

  Building managers open and close the East Gym, Recreation Center, respond to injuries or emergencies, and help manage everything from open recreation to special events. You'll also support staff and patrons across all Campus Recreation program areas.

  What we’re looking for:

  • Strong leadership, decision-making and customer service skills
  • Familiar with (or ready to learn about) all Campus Recreation programs
  • Able to work flexible shifts, including early mornings, late nights and weekends
  • Detail-oriented and a team player
  • Must complete PCI Compliance exam annually
  • 10+ hours/week availability