Campus Recreation Position Descriptions

• Office Staff
  Position Filled
  Responsibilities include but are not limited to answering phone calls, willingness to learn Campus Recreation policies and procedures, and filing and data entry. Excellent communication and customer service skills along with a personable and pleasant attitude are prerequisites.

Aquatics

• Lifeguard
  Certification Not Required
  Accepting Applications
  Responsibilities include but are not limited  to ensuring safe and effective day to day operations of the swimming pool and deck areas, enforcing departmental policy rules and regulations, and preventing accidents. Red Cross certification is preferred.
• Swim Instructor
  Certification Required
  Accepting Applications
  Responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching youth and adult swim lessons. Swim instructors must have a current WSI (Water Safety Instructor) and/or YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification.

Fitness

• Fitness Zone Attendant
  Position Filled But Still Accepting Applications
  Responsibilities include but are not limited to monitoring access to the Fitness Zone
  areas. Inspecting equipment for safety, cleaning equipment, providing a safe environment for active patrons. Assisting patrons with their workouts by providing spotting assistance and encouragement.
• Group Fitness Instructor
  Position Filled But Still Accepting Applications
  (Aerobics, Cycling, Circuit…) Responsibilities include but are not limited to leading patrons in group fitness sessions, preparing choreography, and music. Excellent communication skills and enthusiastic personality are necessary. A group fitness certification from a nationally recognized certifying body is required for employment.
• Personal Trainer
  Position Filled But Still Accepting Applications
  Responsibilities include but are not limited to creating and implementing personalized fitness sessions focused on health, performance, and well-being. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary. Be able to work independently, and enjoy motivating others to achieve their goals. A personal training certification from a nationally recognized certifying body is required.

Intramural Sports

• Intramural Sports Official
  Position Filled But Still Accepting Applications
  Responsibilities include but are not limited to set-up and take-down and officiating of various intramural sporting events. Reviewing rules and regulations, maintaining accurate records of the different sporting events, and assisting the IM Supervisor as needed.

Marketing

• Marketing Assistant
  Accepting Applications
  Responsibilities include but are not limited to monitoring department website, creation of promotion materials, updating social media sites, and taking photographs and videos at department functions.
• Web Designer/IT
  Accepting Applications
  - Responsibilities include but are not limited to designing and maintaining the Campus Recreation website.

Operations

• Maintenance/Mechanical Staff
  Position Filled But Still Accepting Applications
  Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting with preventative maintenance and cleaning throughout the facility
• Desk Staff
  Position Filled But Still Accepting Applications
  Responsibilities include but are not limited to providing customer service regarding general inquiries and programming information, selling memberships, checking equipment in and out, inventory control, assisting with laundry, and verifying authenticity of patrons authorized to use the facility.

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Application

Student Staff Job Application (PDF) Printable

Completed applications can be turned into the Campus Recreation Administration Office located at the CRWC (2nd floor) or sent to recreation@uh.edu