Student Employment
The Department of Campus Recreation encourages students to apply for employment at the Rec Center. Approximately 150 students are employed during the academic year. The Rec Center is a convenient place to work for on-campus students, and affords all students a valuable experience. Applications are available below the list of positions. You may print out and mail, fax or bring completed applications to the Student Recreation Center. Our address, fax and email information are located at the bottom of this page.
Employment Application – PDF or Word
* Requires the Outdoor Adventures Employment Application – PDF
** Requires the Team Quest Employment Application – PDF
The Department of Campus Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Facility AssistantDescription: The Facility Assistant provides information regarding facility policies and campus recreation programs to patrons. The Facility Assistant manages access to the facility along with monitoring equipment check out systems. Facility Assistants work as a team with other facility employees to ensure the operation of a safe and clean facility. Responds to incidents and accidents in the facility.
Fitness AssistantDescription: The Fitness Assistant provides assistance and information to patrons utilizing exercise room, free weight room, and cardiovascular areas. They ensure the safety and cleanliness of these areas. Fitness Assistants work as a team with other facility employees to ensure the operation of a safe and clean facility. Responds to incidents and accidents in the facility.
Lifeguard
Description: Lifeguards are responsible for supervising activities at Rosenthal Pool. Lifeguards must be certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Lifeguards are expected to attend monthly in-services and stay up to date on their skills.
Group Exercise Instructor
Description: Group Exercise Instructors with the Department of Campus Recreation will be responsible for teaching safe and effective workouts to students and SRC members. Instructors will educate participants and promote fitness through quality instruction and teaching accurate information. Group Exercise Instructors must be professional and exhibit good communication and time management skills.
Qualifications: Group Exercise Instructors must possess a nationally accredited certification from one of the recognized organization such as, AFAA, ACE, or IFTA. In addition, they may have specialized certifications such as Zumba, YogaFit, TurboKick, etc. Instructors must acquire CPR and First Aid certifications before teaching classes.
Personal Trainer
Description: Personal Trainers with the Department of Campus Recreation will perform one-on-one comprehensive educational fitness programs, which incorporates fitness assessments, assessing client’s current level of fitness, realistic goal setting, motivation, client progress tracking, and health education specific to the client’s needs. Personal trainers will be responsible for instructing clients on proper lifting techniques, contraindications of exercise, and designing programs based on the client’s goals. The personal trainer must be professional and pay close attention during client’s sessions and monitor progress via fitness assessments and program tracking.
Qualifications: Trainers must possess a nationally accredited certification from one of the most recognized organization such as, ACE, ASCM, or NSCA. Trainers must acquire CPR and First Aid certifications before working with clients.
Adventure Trip Leader *
Description: Adventure Adventures Trip Leaders are responsible for the planning, implementation, and leadership of adventure trips and clinics. Trip Leaders are first hired to work in the Rental & Trip Center and Climbing Wall prior to being eligible to pursue trip leading. In addition, attendance in all aspects of the training progression is required to lead trips. Please see the employment application for complete details on the trip leader training process.
Outdoor Adventures Application – PDF
Outdoor Rental Center Staff *
Description: These staff members are responsible for the daily operations of the Outdoor Adventures Rental & Trip Center. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: processing equipment rental reservations and trip registrations; cleaning, inventory, and maintaining rental and trip equipment; and assisting trip leaders with the preparations of upcoming adventure trips.
Outdoor Adventures Application – PDF
Climbing Wall Staff *
Description: These staff members are responsible for the daily operations of the indoor rock climbing facility. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: monitoring the overall safety of participants; issuing climbing equipment; monitoring participant check-in and check-out; instructing participants how to properly use equipment; belaying participants; and instructing participants belaying and climbing skills.Outdoor Adventures Application –
PDF
Intramural Sports Official
Description: Intramural Sports Officials are primarily responsible for the accurate and impartial enforcement of sport rules and department policies. Officials must assist with field/court set-up and teardown, communicate with all staff, participants, and spectators professionally, maintain game control and sportsmanship, and represent the Intramural Sports Program appropriately at all times.Intramural Sports Officials are not required to have previous officiating experience however a strong understanding of the sport is recommended.
Intramural Assistant
Description: Intramural Assistants are primarily responsible for checking participant identification prior to play and keeping score during events. These staff members are required to assist other intramural staff with emergency and non-emergency situations, enforce all departmental policies/procedures, and communicate with the on-duty supervisor. Additionally, Intramural Assistant are responsible for equipment checkout at the Rec Support Building.
EMT for Club Sports Events
Description: EMT for Club Sports Events are responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency injuries and illnesses during home Club events. This includes assessing the nature and extent of injuries, providing appropriate medical care, communicating with on-site supervisor and professional medical personnel regarding situation, & completing all required documentation.Qualifications: EMTs must have and maintain a Emergency Medical Technician Certification issued by the State of North Carolina.
Graphic Artist
Description: Graphic Artists are responsible for working with Campus Recreation Professional Staff and Club Sports Officers to develop a variety of print, electronic, and apparel designs. These staff members must be self-directed, receptive to feedback, able to multi-task and meet deadlines. A proficiency with Adobe Creative Suites and basic photography skills are required.
TeamQUEST Facilitator **
Description:Team QUEST hires facilitators to provide experiential education programs for group and team development. Team QUEST facilitators utilize experiential education philosophy to design and deliver meaningful programs for groups based on their intended goals and learning outcomes. Team QUEST facilitators may also become challenge course instructors.
Team Quest Application – PDF
CPR Instructor
Description: CPR Instructors teach American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR classes. Individuals must be certified and maintain their certifications.
