Student Employment Opportunities
Campus Recreation is one of the largest student employers on campus. We hire individuals who are people-oriented, friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic, have good customer service skills and flexible schedules. Current openings and all application materials can be obtained by searching the Job Listings through the Human Resources Department. Search for the specific position you are interested in. We also hire work study positions; if you qualify for Federal Work Study, apply to open Campus Recreation Work Study Positions.
Campus Recreation employs students in the following areas:
Aquatics
Lifeguards are nationally certified through the American Red Cross; previous experience
is highly encouraged. Lifeguards oversee the safety and operations of the Half Acre
Pool for drop-in swim, and Corbett Pool for additional Campus Recreation programming.
Lifeguard Certification courses are offered as needed to certify or re-certify any
staff.
Search: Lifeguard; Campus Recreation
Fitness Programs
Group Fitness Instructors complete the mentorship training program along with receiving
certification or participation in class specific workshops to further their instructor
experience and knowledge. Group Fitness encompasses a wide variety of formats including
cycle, boot camp, yoga, and Zumba.
Personal Trainers are all nationally certified and in pursuit of their Kinesiology
or Health Promotion degrees. Personal Trainers work one-on-one or in buddy training
sessions to help clients reach their fitness goals.
Search: Group Fitness Instructor; Personal Trainer; Campus Recreation [posting will
have specific format listed]
Rec Sports
The UW Rec Sports Program houses the Intramural and Club Sport programs. Staff in
these areas are offered paid work opportunities as officials, supervisors and office
assistants. Previous experience as an official is desired, but not required. Training
clinics are offered before the start of each sport to teach the required skills to
all staff. None of these employment opportunities prevents participation on an Intramural
or Club Sport team.
Search: Intramural Official; Recreational Sports Supervisor; Rec Sports; Campus Recreation
Open Recreation
The Open Recreation student staff is a vital part of Campus Recreation. Open Rec student
employees consist of check-in and customer service staff in the Business Office; as
well as Facility Employees, Facility Rovers and Building Supervisors that clean and
check-out equipment throughout the facility. There are at least 5 student employees
on staff every hour when the facility is open. We take great pride in the customer
experience at Half Acre.
Search: Business Office Student Staff; Facility Employee: Campus Recreation
Outdoor Program
The Outdoor Program hires students as Office Staff, Bike and Ski Technicians, Climbing
Wall Staff, and qualified Field Staff to lead our outdoor activities. Prior knowledge
and skills are not required for all positions, but is preferred.
Search: Outdoor Program; Climbing Wall; Field Staff; Equipment Tech; Campus Recreation
Wellness Center
The Wellness Center offers internships, employment and work-study opportunities. We
also have unpaid internship positions related to health promotion, marketing, graphic
design, financial wellness, Wellness Ambassadors, and Exercise is Medicine available
every semester. Gain important professional experience and get credit for it. Email
us at wellness@uwyo.edu for more information on internships!
Search: Wellness Center; Campus Recreation
The University of Wyoming is an equal opportunity employer.
