Job Opportunities

The Department of Campus Recreation is one of the most popular places on campus for student employment. We offer year-round employment and many opportunities for student development.  

Application for student Summer and Fall 2024 semesters positions are opened March 1-March 21. Thank you to all that apply!

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For questions, please contact Theresa Minich

The Department of Campus Recreation Student Employment Positions 

Qualifications: Must be a YSU student in good academic standing (GPA > 2.0), enrolled for a minimum of 6 credit hours, enthusiastic, and willing to help others. Must be willing to be certified in CPR/First Aid. 

Additional Responsibilities: Maintain ongoing communication by checking and responding to weekly email messages and mailbox contents. Must maintain CPR and First Aid Certification, attend semester trainings, and staff meetings as needed, as well as other duties as assigned. 

FACILITY – MONITOR AND SUPERVISOR 

Monitor the usage of the facility, exercise equipment, and programs during hours of operation. This includes assisting in the daily maintenance of the equipment and facility, ensuring safety and security for our staff and students, and enforcing all policies and procedures of Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Supervisor positions are available with experience and promotion. 

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE MONITOR 

Office Assistants and Supervisors contribute to general administrative operations for the Department of Campus Recreation. 

FITNESS/WELLNESS- PERSONAL TRAINING 

The Student Personal Trainer is responsible for leading YSU students and Andrew’s members of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness capabilities through safe, effective, and motivating exercise sessions. A Student Personal Trainer helps clients achieve their fitness and health goals through motivation and education. The position will need to be willing to be certified for personal training by a nationally accredited organization in addition to the CPR/First Aid certification. The Student Personal Trainer’s schedule is dependent on availability each semester. 

FITNESS/WELLNESS- GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR 

The Student Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for leading YSU students and Andrew’s members of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness capabilities through safe, effective, and motivating group class sessions. The position will need to be willing to be certified for group fitness instructing by a nationally accredited organization in addition to the CPR/First Aid certification. Instructors will need to operate the instructional equipment and perform daily class announcements. The Student Group Fitness Instructor’s schedule is dependent on availability each semester. 

INTRAMURALS- OFFICIAL AND SUPERVISOR 

Assist in setting up equipment for the evening and weekend activities, sign in students, and ensure they’re registered for participation. Assist in examining facilities for safety hazards and provide quality officiating during contests. View, follow, and oversee the Intramural Sports contest, enforce the rules, and ensure participation takes place in a safe manner. Assist in closing the activity area and collecting equipment at the conclusion of the activity. Students will need to update results online and send out emails through our Simplicity system for league schedule changes and future programs as needed. 

ADVENTURE RECREATION– WALL STAFF AND SUPERVISOR 

Assist in helping patrons get signed in, issue gear, help patrons get fitted in gear, tie them in, and belay and coach patrons to the top of the rock wall. Other responsibilities include doing weekly/monthly checks on anchors, ropes, and other gear, keeping the office clean, and cleaning crash pads before opening and closing. Work special events and Teambuilding events on occasion. Those hired must go through a belay certification process or pass a belay test before working a shift. This is a 2 weeklong process and is done on a voluntary basis. 

ADVENTURE RECREATION- TEAMBUILDING FACILITATOR 

A Teambuilding Facilitator is responsible for leading teambuilding programs. Facilitators must be responsible and professional as they will be representing our department to groups from within and outside the University. Responsibilities include: setting up activities, facilitating group discussion, leading groups ranging in size from 5 - 50 people, instructing proper use of equipment including how to correctly wear a harness, and supervising and facilitating all activities both on the ground and on the elevated challenge course. 

CLUB SPORTS- MONITOR AND SUPERVISOR 

The Club Sports Monitor and Supervisor assist club sports participants with a variety of tasks. These individuals monitor the usage of facilities, equipment, and club sports during practices and competition; provide information to students about the current club sports programs, the process to start a new club, and departmental policies and procedures; and execute research efforts to aid in the growth and development of club sports and camps. 

SUMMER CAMPS - SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR AND SUPERVISOR 

The Club Sports Summer Camp Counselor and Supervisor are responsible for the overall health, safety, and execution of Campus Recreation Summer Camps. Counselors: supervise 20-30 children weekly and are knowledgeable about camp policies, issues, and procedures; communicate and coordinate with parents and leadership about departures, arrivals and absences of campers; lead and implement camp programs and activities. This position lasts for 6 weeks in the summer only. 

MARKETING MONITORS 

Student Monitors assist the Department of Campus Recreation with our marketing materials and strategies. This position is a great experience for anyone with a Marketing related major.