Student Employment

Interested being a part of the Student Recreation and Wellness team?

The department of Student Recreation and Wellness is one of the largest student employers on campus. We have a wide range of positions and shifts available each semester: customer service desk, office assistants, facility supervisors, intramural officials and staff, group fitness instructors, personal trainers and more. 

Through our facilities, services and programs, we engage the university community in a wide array of inclusive opportunities for social interaction, improved health and overall wellbeing.

Facilities and Operations

  • Facility Attendants
    • Responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our patrons, assisting patrons with equipment use, enforcing policies, and acting as first responders.                
  • Facility Leads*
    • Responsible for monitoring the entire facility and staff, managing special events, overseeing all cash transactions, and initiating emergency procedures. This is a leadership role and applicants must have at least 1 semester of experience on staff to be eligible for this position.
  • Office Assistants

*Must have previous employment status with the Department of Student Recreation & Wellness.

Outdoor Programs

  • Logistics and Operations Assistant
    • Customer service focus, manage rental and trip center operations, develop technical outdoor skills
  • Assistant Trip Leader
    • Assist in trip preparation and implementation. Work alongside trip leader to develop risk management strategies and effectively facilitate outdoor experiences
  • Trip Leader
    • Plan and implement all components of a trip. Lead trips having completed all components of the Leadership Development Program and holding a Wilderness First Responder Certification. Trip leaders work autonomously and with an Assistant Trip Leader.

FitWell Programs

  • Group X Instructor
    • Step 1: Determine which format(s) you are interested in teaching.
    • Step 2: Go to a training! Some formats require specialty certifications such as BODYPUMP and Yoga. Cycle, boot camp and dance do not require specialty certifications, but a Group Fitness Certification is required.
    • Step 3: Apply online and schedule an audition with our other Group X Intructors.
  • Personal Trainer
    • Step 1: Shadow a current Personal Trainer
    • Step 2: Obtain your Personal Training Certification
    • Step 3: Apply online and schedule a mock client with our current Personal Trainers.

Intramural Programs

  • Officials
    • Understanding rules of multiple sports, control competitive situations, show enthusiasm, make fair and consistent calls.
  • Scorekeepers
    • Assist with set up/tear down, awareness of sport rules, maintain official time and game information. Assist with any injuries that may occur on or off the field.