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Recreation & Wellness serves as one of the largest employers on-campus for students and professional staff! As one of the largest departments, 国产短视频Recreation & Wellness has plenty of wellness opportunities for you to work in and find your fit!
Current Openings
Interested in pursuing your passion for recreation and wellness?
See below for our common employment postings and to learn more about how you can find the right job fit for you!
Please note: Not all positions are currently hiring. Check back periodically for updates.
Aquatics
Lifeguard
Job Description: Maintain facilities and ensure the safety of participants at our two pools: an 8-lane indoor lap pool (REC) and our outdoor leisure pool (FIT). Assist with helping participants and grow their knowledge of water safety, swimming knowledge, and pool etiquette. Create and maintain a clean, aquatic environment.
Requirements: American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
Application/Hiring Timeline: January for Spring employment.
Contact: Ashley Santurri (aeolmsted@usf.edu)
Swim Instructor
Job Description: Teach private, semi-private, and group lessons to people of all ages and backgrounds. We offer classes for all levels of skill and experience: mothers and babies (> six months), new independent swimmers, and more advanced swimmers looking to build endurance and strength.
Requirements: American Red Cross Lifeguard certification
Application/Hiring Timeline: Potential late Spring semester hiring 鈥 for Summer employment
Contact: Ashley Santurri (aeolmsted@usf.edu)
Facilities
Facility Staff
Job Description: Part of our large team who manages access and safety at the Campus Recreation Center, Fit, and WELL Fitness Center. Will grow the following skills: problem-solving, service, conflict management, and leadership.
Requirements: American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification (able to obtain after being hired).
Application/Hiring Timeline: Attend any of the following informational sessions! Please bring your resume and cover letter to be considered for an interview.
Contact: RecWell Facilities (rec-facilities@usf.edu)
Special Events Staff
Job Description: The Special Events Staff position includes supervising and participating in the set-up and take-down of special events programmed through Campus Recreation. Staff members will also serve as the onsite contact for host of all special events programmed through Campus Recreation and as onsite contact with Public Safety, Emergency responders, facility staff, event organizers, and custodial staff to ensure effective and professional event management, along with other duties.
Fitness
Fitness Staff
Job Description: Part of our large team who manages fitness & safety at the Campus Recreation Center, Fit, and WELL Fitness Center. You will aid patrons in spotting, equipment setup, & cleanliness. Will grow the following skills: problem-solving, service, conflict management, and leadership.
Requirements: American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification (able to obtain after being hired).
Application/Hiring Timeline: Attend any of the following informational sessions! Please bring your resume and cover letter to be considered for an interview.
Contact: RecWell Facilities (rec-facilities@usf.edu).
Personal Trainer
Job Description: This position is responsible for conducting individualized fitness assessments and designing safe, effective exercise programs for members of RecWell
Requirements: Any nationally accredited PT certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA), CPR/AED Certification
Application/Hiring Timeline: Mid-semester for employment the following semester
Contact: Celina Rosales, Fitness Coordinator (cjrosales@usf.edu)
Group Fitness Instructor
Job Description: This position is responsible teaching in person and/or virtual group fitness classes to the 国产短视频community.
Requirements: Primary Group Fitness Certification required through ACE, NASM, AFFA. or Specialty Certification ex: Zumba, 200 Yoga RYT, Pilates, BARRE, Boxing, Schwinn Cycle, etc.
Application/Hiring Timeline: Mid-semester for employment the following semester.
Contact: RecWell Group Fitness (groupfitness@usf.edu)
Sports Programs & Esports
Job Description: Our officials will learn the mechanics, rules, and policies of the Intramural Sports version of various sports and officiate games fairly and adequately.
Requirements: Sports that are officiated on campus: 6v6 Soccer, 8v8 Soccer, 6v6 Volleyball, Slow-Pitch Softball, 7v7 Flag Football, 5v5 Basketball.
Application/Hiring Timeline: Applications open twice per fall and spring semester, both at the beginning and the middle of each.
Contact: RecWell Intramurals (rec-imsports@usf.edu)
Sports Programs Supervisor
Job Description: Our Sports Programs supervisors will administer nightly Intramural programming, monitor & support sport club practices & competitions, and enforce policies during open recreation at the outdoor field complexes.
Requirements: None: CPR/AED certification upon start.
Application/Hiring Timeline: Applications open toward the middle of each fall and spring semester
Contact: RecWell Intramurals (rec-imsports@usf.edu)
Esports Supervisor
Job Description: Our student moderators are expected to monitor our Discord, engage with students in our Discord, help with intramural leagues, play various video games with our student body, and work various shifts. Shifts include stream production, casting, Twitch chat moderation, as well as clipping and uploading content through various channels.
Requirements: Preferred experience with Discord, Twitch, and stream production.
Application/Hiring Timeline: Applications open mid-spring.
Contact: 国产短视频Esports (rec-esports@usf.edu)
Membership Services & Marketing
Membership Services Office Assistant
The Membership Services Office Assistant is primarily responsible for selling memberships to 国产短视频affiliates and community members, as well as answering and directing phone calls for Campus Recreation. This position reports to the Membership Services Coordinator and may assist with other office management duties and tasks as needed.
Learn more about the Membership Services office by clicking here.
Marketing Program Assistant
Job Description: This position is responsible for the communication of RecWell programs and initiatives to students and members. You will design, build, and distribute creative across social media platforms, websites, and our physical locations.
Requirements: Deep understanding of social media platforms combined with a cursory knowledge of Adobe Spark and/or Canva. Bonus points for other creative skills, such as photography, videography, and graphic design.
Application/Hiring Timeline: As needed throughout the year.
Contact: Brooke Greeley, Assistant Director of Marketing (brookerustad@usf.edu)
Outdoor Recreation
Job Description: The Challenge Course Facilitator position is responsible for instructing groups through teambuilding activities and to implement proper safety protocols on a 50-foot challenge course. The Challenge Course Facilitator position is an 鈥渆ntry level鈥 position into Recreation & Wellness' Challenge Course program, which takes students through a teambuilding program where they can learn trust, communication, problem solving, leadership, bonding, and healthy risk taking. Expected hours are <10 per week.
Requirements: Willingness to climb at heights of 15-50ft, ability to lift at least 50lbs, and CPR/AED certification upon start.
Application/Hiring Timeline: Applications for the Fall 2024 hiring session have closed. Future hiring dates will be announced on an as needed basis.
Contact: Shea Van Alstyne, Challenge Course Coordinator (challengecourse@usf.edu)
Job Description: Responsible for planning and facilitating adventure trip programs, which includes taking groups on various outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, kayaking, paddle boarding, or biking. The Trip Staff position is an entry level position into the Adventure Trips program, intended to be a learning position for staff to gain necessary experience to successfully transition into the Trip Leader position. Expected hours are <10 per week, though there may be opportunities for more hours at the Outdoor Resource Center and Riverfront Park Boathouse.
Requirements: US driver鈥檚 license. Some outdoor experience is preferred. CPR/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer and Driving Record Check completed upon start.
Application/Hiring Timeline: Applicants must attend an in-person information session, then apply on . If you cannot make any of the listed dates below, please email Steven Koster.
Fall 2024 Information Sessions
Date | Time | Location |
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Monday, Sept. 23 | 5:00 p.m. | Recreation Center Conference Room |
Thursday, Sept. 26 | 6:00 p.m. | Recreation Center Conference Room |
Friday, Sept. 27 | 2:00 p.m. | Recreation Center Conference Room |
Tuesday, Oct. 1 |
6:00 p.m. |
Recreation Center Conference Room |
Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 11:00 a.m. | Recreation Center Conference Room |
Thursday, Oct. 3 | 4:00 p.m. | Recreation Center Conference Room |
Monday, Oct. 7 | 5:00 p.m. | Recreation Center Conference Room |
Contact: Steven Koster, Adventure Programs Coordinator (smkoster@usf.edu)
Bike Shop & Riverfront Park Staff
Job Description: Oversee the daily operations of our Outdoor Resource/Rental Center (REC), bike rental/repair shop (REC), and Riverfront Park (includes boathouse).
Requirements: Willingness to learn, CPR/AED certification upon start
Application/Hiring Timeline: As needed throughout the year
Contact: Cindy Reilly, Outdoor Recreation Coordinator (careilly@usf.edu)
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