Employment
Campus Recreation hires, trains and schedules for over 75 student positions. Our primary hiring period is in conjunction with the virtual Job Fair which takes place in late July, but we accept applications throughout the year. Email any questions you may have regarding a position to the appropriate supervisor.
For more information and to see available positions, visit the Handshake website via the Career Services website.
For information on how to apply for our Graduate Assistant-Competitive Sports position for Fall 2021 please click here (PDF).
On this page:
- Campus Recreation - entry level student positions
- Campus Recreation Managers
- Campus Recreation Certified Positions
- Special Positions
Campus Recreation
The following positions are entry level postions for student employees:
| Position | Position Summary | Supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| Adapted Recreation Assistant | Provide workouts for the work out buddy program and assist with adapted recreation programming | Kara Donbrock |
| Fitness Center Monitor | Monitor fitness center, assist patrons and clean and repair fitness equipment | Billy Willis |
| Recreation Desk Assistant | Control recreation access, disperse equipment and conduct minor clerical durites in the Student Union | Billy Willis |
| Outdoor Recreation Logistician | Monitor and belay Climbing Wall patrons, provide customer service in Outdoor Resource Center | Erin Sherrets |
| Intramural Official | Officiate intramural sporting events and monitor the Student Union Gym | Billy Willis |
| Nutter Center Open Recreation | Monitor Nutter Center recreation facilities and participants during open recreation (typically reserved for IM Officials) | Billy Willis |
| LIfeguard | Responsible for the care and safety of patrons and pool equipment (must be a certified lifeguard) | Billy Willis |
| Rec Fit Instructor | Provide instruction for group exercise classes (non-certified) | Kara Donbrock |
| Personal Fitness Trainer | Provide personal training for patrons (non-certified) | Kara Donbrock |
Campus Recreation Managers
The following positions are opprotunities for promotions within our department.
| Position | Position Summary | Supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| Climbing Gym Student Manager | Train, schedule, and supervise Climbing Wall staff, set all-level routes on top rope and bouldering wall, teach belay classes | |
| Fitness Center Student Manager | Hire, train, schedule and supervise Fitness Center student employees | Billy Willis |
| Intramural Supervisor | Supervise intramural officials, league games during intramural sports contests and work shifts in the intramural office. | Billy Willis |
| Recreation Desk Student Manager | Hire, train, schedule and supervise Recreation Desk student employees | Billy Willis |
| Challenge Course Student Manager | Train, schedule, and supervise Challenge Course staff, manage course and equipment, facilitate programs | Erin Sherrets |
| Outdoor Recreation Office Manager | Train, schedule, and supervise Outdoor Resource Center staff, manage office activities | Erin Sherrets |
| Adapted Recreation Student Manager | Hire, train, schedule and supervise Adapted Recreation Assistants. Plan trips and activities for the Adapted Recreation Program | Kara Donbrock |
Campus Recreation Certified Positions
Campus Recreation offers opportunities for those who obtain and maintain proper certifications in their area of employment.
| Position | Position Summary | Supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Sports Official | Officiate intramural sporting events - while maintaining an OHSAA/state officials certification | Billy Willis |
| Low Ropes Course Facilitator | Facilitate challenge course programs | Erin Sherrets |
| Outdoor Recreation Trip Leader | Lead outdoor trips, teach outdoor skills such as backpacking, paddling, climbing, caving, biking, hiking, Leave No Trace, etc., obtrain Wilderness First Aid certification | Erin Sherrets |
| Fitness Instructor II | Instruct general Rec Fit sessions with a certification through a recognized organization | Kara Donbrock |
| Personal Fitness Trainer II | Provide personal trainings for patrons | Kara Donbrock |
| Lifeguard Manager | Schedule, train, and supervise lifeguard staff |
Special Positions
Special Positions require additional experiences and/or requirements for a undergraduate or graduate level course.
| Position | Position Summary | Supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Recreation Graduate Assistant | Provide support to the Intramural Sports department through Training and Scheduling Staff, Marketing and scheduling intramural sport leagues and events. Provide other assitance to the Office of Campus Recreation | Billy Willis |
| Campus Recreation Intern | Provide opportunities to undergraduate and graduate level students experience in campus recreation. A variety of areas available | Billy Willis |
