Student Employee Position Descriptions
These descriptions should give you an idea of the duties you would be performing as part of the Department of Recreation Services. All positions include cleaning responsibilities, scheduled staff meetings, and other task requirements not necessarily listed. Please note that, due to the training necessary for many of our positions, preference will be given to students offering at least a two-semester employment commitment, unless otherwise noted.
NOTE: Not all of the positions listed below are available at every hiring session, therefore, be sure to check the online job postings for current openings.
Position Descriptions are listed in alphabetical order.
Assistant Facilitator - Challenge Course
Responsibilities Include:
Assist with facilitation and processing of a group for a Course.Desired Qualifications:
Enthusiastic and friendly, ability to show good judgement, provide direction and encouragement, current CPR/AED/First Aid certificationStarting Wage:
$15.00/hr.Hours Per Week:
4 or 7 hrs/eventWork Hours:
Varies depending on event scheduleWork Location:
Rappelling Tower, dependant on weather
Fitness Instructor
Responsibilities Include:
The Fitness Instructor is responsible for the safe and effective instruction of group exercise classes for approximately 30 participants with varying fitness levels.Desired Qualifications:
AFAA Certification, enthusiastic and friendly, dedicated and honest, comfortable working as a teamStarting Wage:
$7.50/hrHours Per Week:
Minimum teaching 2-3 classesWork Hours:
Various hours between 6:00am - Midnight, Mon.-Sun.Work Locations:
Student Recreation Building and McCormick Hall
Graphic Designer
Responsibilities Include:
Graphic Designer will use your graphic design and marketing skills to create and produce fliers, posters, and other materials for the use of the department.Required Qualifications:
Proficient in Dreamweaver, Flash, Contribute, Indesign, Photoshop, Quark, Illustrator, AcrobatDesired Qualifications:
Creative, able to work well with others, have good communication and listening skillsStarting Wage:
$8.00/hr.Hours Per Week:
Minimum of 15 hours
Work Hours:
Various hours between 5:00am - Midnight, Mon.-Sun.Work Location:
Student Recreation Building
Lead Facilitator - Challenge Course
Responsibilities Include:
Facilitate and process a group for a Course. Applies a sequential process that matches challenge levels to the readiness and skill level of the group as well as their goals and needs.Desired Qualifications:
Enthusiastic and friendly, ability to show good judgement, provide direction and encouragement, current CPR/AED/First Aid certificationStarting Wage:
$20.00/hr.Hours Per Week:
4 or 7 hrs/eventWork Hours:
Varies depending on event scheduleWork Location:
Rappelling Tower, dependant on weather
Lifeguard
Responsibilities Include:
Lifeguard and facility duties as needed at McCormick. Open and close pool. May assist with special events.Desired Qualifications:
Lifeguard Certification, enthusiastic and friendly, dedicated and honest, comfortable working as a teamStarting Wage:
$7.75/hr.Hours Per Week:
Minimum of 10 hoursWork Hours:
Various hours between 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Sun.-Fri.Work Location:
McCormick Hall
Official
Responsibilities Include:
An official is responsible for assisting with the on-site programming of the Recreational Sports program.Desired Qualifications:
enthusiastic and friendly, dedicated and honest, comfortable working as a teamStarting Wage:
$7.75/hr.Hours Per Week:
Minimum of 10 hoursWork Hours:
Various hours between 4:00pm - Midnight, Mon.-Sun.Work Location:
Various
Personal Trainer
Responsibilities Include:
The Personal Trainer is responsible for prescribing safe and effective exercise routines for a diverse client population.Desired Qualifications:
National Personal Trainer Certification (AFAA, ACE, NSCA, other), CPR/AED, enthusiastic and friendly, dedicated and honestStarting Wage:
$9.00/hr (non-certified), $15.00/hr (certified)Hours Per Week:
Meet with 2-6 clients/weekWork Hours:
Various hours between 5:30am - Midnight, Mon.-Sun.Work Location:
Student Recreation Building
Rec Assistant
Responsibilities Include:
Rec Assistants may be assigned to work at the Student Rec Building or the Outdoor Adventure Rental Center. Depending on where the Rec Assistant is assigned, may assist with sales and locker/towel/equipment rentals; checking outdoor equipment in and out; answering and transferring phones; registering participants for programs; verifying guest registration and identification; providing customer assistance; and handling cash transactions. Daily duties may include monitoring guest workouts; cleaning, inspecting and upkeep of equipment; demonstrating use of equipment to guest; inventory counts; cash transactions; and dealing directly with the public with emphasis on quality customer service.Desired Qualifications:
enthusiastic and friendly, dedicated and honest, comfortable working as a teamStarting Wage:
$7.50/hr.
Hours Per Week:
8-10 hours per weekWork Hours:
Various hours depending upon building you are assigned to workWork Location:
Student Recreation Building or Outdoor Adventure Rental Center
Sewing Specialist - Outdoor Adventure Rental Center
Responsibilities Include:
Repairs a variety of outdoor recreation rental equipment to include cleaning, repairing or replacing parts. Assist with customers if needed.Desired Qualifications:
enthusiastic and friendly, dedicated and honest, general knowledge of repair, knowledge of outdoor adventure equipment helpful, experience hand sewing, moderate knowledge of a sewing machine, knowledge of working with a variety of materials including fabrics and woodStarting Wage:
$8.00/hr.Hours Per Week:
Minimum of 10 hoursWork Hours:
Various 3:00pm-7:00pm Sunday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm SaturdayWork Location:
Outdoor Adventure Rental Center