Possible Positions
The Department of Campus Recreation has employment opportunities available in the following areas for the 2006-2007 school year. All positions within Campus Recreation are customer service related. All applicants should expect to conduct themselves in a professional and customer friendly manner.
To apply for any listed position you must submit a completed application to the given supervisor for that position. You can do that by emailing an electronic copy of the application, dropping it off at the office, or by mailing it to:
300 College Park
RecPlex M24
Dayton, OH 45469-0790All students must be registered with student employment in room 148 of Alber Emanuel Hall (x93249). Please bring both your driver's license and either your social security card or your birth certificate when you go to register.
Download the Job Application
Note: Not all positions are currently available.
Aquatics
Lifeguard - Involves guarding the lives of the patrons who use the pool and ensuring the safety of everybody in the facility. Lifeguards must be team players. You will represent the lifeguard staff and the Department of Campus Recreation in a professional, mature manner. Lifeguards must be American Red Cross certified.
Swim Instructor - Are responsible for teaching children and adult swim lessons in the Learn to Swim Program for the Department of Campus Recreation. Classes are American Red Cross Parent Tot and Level 1-6 and Beginning and Intermediate Adults. ARC Water Safety Instructor certification is preferred.
Contact: The Aquatics Director
Facilities
RecPlex Attendant - This position may require various job responsibilities at Equipment Issuance and the Welcome Desk including checking ID’s, equipment issuance and inventory, facility tours, selling of guest passes, and daily facilitypaperwork.
RecPlex Manager - The student manager of the RecPlex carries much responsibility. They oversee the operations of the facility while they are on duty, and ensure the proper usage of the facility and safety for patrons. They are responsible for the opening and closing of the facility, reporting problems, safety concerns, issues with patrons, etc.
Contact: Abby Thrine
Daily Operations Crew - The daily operations crew for the RecPlex involves routine maintenance around the facility and the setup and takedown of equipment as necessary. The hours are very flexible depending on what needs to be done on a daily basis. The job may involve daytime, evening or even weekend shifts. It requires a highly self-motivated person who is capable of performing the job requirement and working on their own.
Contact: Cal Layton
Student Office Assistant - This position is one of the most prominent relational service components within the Department of Campus Recreation. The student office assistant greets and serves participants in matters regarding Campus Recreation programs and facility events at the RecPlex. They collect all program area fees and charges along with managing phone calls and assisting with payroll. The student office assistant also performs clerical tasks pertaining to Campus Recreation.
Contact: Teresa Galvin
Fitness
Fitness Center Attendant - Responsible for supervising the Fitness Center in the RecPlex, which includes cardio equipment, weight equipment, and three group fitness studios. Campus Recreation provides a great atmosphere in which to work. Hours are flexible, paid training is available, and advancement opportunities exist within the program, as well as the Department. Training sessions are held to prepare students at the beginning of each semester. CPR and First Aid individuals are preferred.
Group Fitness Instructor - Searching for a
yoga instructor for the fall semester of 08. Group fitness instructors design and lead one or many different type of classes. Individuals are preferred to be certified by a nationally accredited organization within a year of hire, if not already. CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred. A series of two auditions are required in addition to
the interview process.
Personal Trainer - The personal training program offers Certified Personal Trainers and Learning Personal Trainers positions. The Learning Personal Trainers are under the supervision and training of the Assistant Director for Fitness. They are currently studying and training to become certified within a year of hire. Certified Personal
Trainers are certified through a nationally accredited organization. CPR and First Aid certified individuals are preferred.
Contact: Clare Glaser
Intramurals
Officials - Officiating can be demanding and challenging at times, but there are few student positions that involve the mix of responsibility, leadership, decision-making, athleticism and public relations skills that are necessary in sports and officiating. No experience is necessary! All that is necessary is a desire to learn, appositive attitude, and a willingness to have fun. The hours are flexible, paid training is available, and advancement opportunities exist within the program, as well as the department. Training sessions are held to prepare all student officials at the beginning of each sports season.
Contact: Mark Hoying
Climbing Wall Supervisor - This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the climbing wall, and ensuring the safety of the climbers who use the wall. Safety is the number one priority on the wall, therefore knowledge of proper climbing techniques, usage of equipment, belaying techniques, and emergency skills are a must. Climbing wall supervisors must be mature and responsible and must be able to deal with people in a firm, confident, & professional but friendly manner.
Contact: Donn Shade
300 College Park