Recreation Employment Opportunities

Staff are scheduled to work at both the ShipRec entrance desk and cardio/strength desk. General responsibilities include access management, policy enforcement, marketing and promotion, membership sales, equipment distribution, special event set-up, emergency and incident response, and maintaining the cleanliness of the facility (i.e. cleaning and inspecting equipment). Hours are scheduled based upon staff availability. Weekday and weekend availability required.

Instructors are responsible for designing and instructing fun, engaging, safe, and effective group fitness classes. Participants may include students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests so classes should be inclusive for participants of all fitness levels. Instructors are expected to supervise participants, and creating a supportive exercise environment. American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED certification required. Previous experience preferred. Hours are flexible around instructor and facility availability. Preference is for instructor to have the availability to teach a minimum of two classes per week. Classes are only offered during academic year.

Intramural staff are responsible for the facilitation of all intramural sports activities. Duties include game oversight, officiating, equipment distribution, policy and rule enforcement, emergency and incident response, and scorekeeping. Shifts are typically Sunday – Thursday evenings and some Friday afternoons.

Assigned to the Heiges Field House pool to cover open recreation swim opportunities for the campus community. Duties include performing life-saving duties as needed, monitoring and enforcing pool rules and policies, maintaining order and cleanliness within the pool area, managing pool access, and ensuring proper opening and closing of the facility. Current lifeguard and CPR/First Aid certification required. The Department of Recreation recognizes the American Red Cross, the YMCA and Jeff Ellis and Associates, Inc. as lifeguard certifying authorities. Applicants should have some availability for the following time periods: Monday through Friday 11p-2p and/or 6p-10p.  Shifts are scheduled around facility and instructor availability.

Graduate assistantships are available within the department in the areas of intramurals, club sports, group fitness, student employee management, and facility management. 

All university graduate assistantship opportunities are posted at: SU Graduate Assistantships.