Become a member of team rec
Do you want to be a part of the largest student employer on Campus? The Marshall Rec offers so much more than just a job!
The Marshall Recreation Center employs over 150 students who play an invaluable role providing customer service, safety and instruction all while having fun and helping our patrons develop healthy lifestyles. Working at the Rec can provide you with the skills desired by employers today. We provide opportunities to develop yourself outside of the classroom. You will be a part of an inclusive community that will result in lifelong friendships. Join our team today!
Benefits of working for Campus Recreation
- Develop skills in time management, conflict resolution, communication, customer service and leadership
- Flexible scheduling
- Advancement opportunities
- Tiered system of responsibility (attendants, supervisors and specialty positions)
- Great work environment focused on integrity, empowerment, inclusion and teamwork
How to Apply
Please note that a cover letter and resume will be required. Resources for cover letters and resumes can be found at the MU Career Center. USE THEM! Preparedness comes through in your materials, be sure they reflect well upon you. The Marshall Recreation Center team is dedicated in hiring the best of the best. Please complete all portions of the application process before submitting.
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Job Descriptions
The following positions are entry level positions for student employees:
Adventure Recreation Attendant
Prerequisites: Experience or interest to learn rock climbing and other adventure recreation pursuits.
Reports to: Coordinator of Adventure Recreation
Starting Pay: $8.75/hour
Hiring for: Fall 2020
Essential Responsibilities:
Greet and check in patrons at the wall. Advise and assist patrons with their climbing needs.
Basic Job Duties:
- Provide climbing instruction and supervise proper climbing wall usage
- Assist climbers as needed with equipment and belaying
- Check outdoor recreation rental equipment in and out
- Enforce policies and procedures providing an excellent customer experience
Intramural Sports Official
Prerequisites: Knowledge of various sports and their rules.
Reports to: Coordinator of Competitive Sports & Camps
Starting Pay: $9.00/hour
Hiring for: Fall 2020
Essential Responsibilities:
Officiate all intramural sport events providing a fun and safe experience for participants.
Basic Job Duties:
- Assist with setup and break down of activity playing area
- Learn basic officiating mechanics, position and signals
- Enforce activity rules, maintain scores, and manage conflicts
- Identify and report safety issues
Prerequisites: Must have a current Lifeguard Certification.
Reports to: Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety
Starting Pay: $9.00/hour
Hiring for: Fall 2020
Essential Responsibilities:
Ensure the safety of patrons at the Marshall Recreation Center Aquatic Facility by preventing and responding to emergencies.
Basic Job Duties:
- Maintain constant surveillance of patrons
- Prevent accidents and maintain a safe environment
- Provide emergency care and treatment as needed
- Enforce rules and regulations providing an excellent customer experience
Prerequisites: None
Reports to: Assistant Director of Facility Operations
Starting Pay: $8.75/hour
Hiring for: Fall 2020
Essential Responsibilities:
Maintain cleanliness and safety of the facility and equipment while providing excellent customer service.
Basic Job Duties:
- Maintaining cleanliness of the facility and equipment
- Enforcing policies within the facility and ensuring the safe use of equipment
- Assisting with the set-up for groups and events
Prerequisites: Knowledge of and ability to swim.
Reports to: Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety
Starting Pay: $10.00/hour
Hiring for: Fall 2020
Essential Responsibilities:
Provide swim instruction for group and private swim lessons following the American Red Cross curriculum.
Basic Job Duties:
- Teach swimming skills from beginning to intermediate levels
- Demonstrate skills required for class contents
- Ensure students safety while providing a positive learning environment
- Communicate student progress with parents
Youth Program/Camp Counselor
Prerequisites: None
Reports to: Coordinator of Competitive Sports & Camps
Starting Pay: $9.00/hour
Hiring for: Fall 2020
Essential Responsibilities: Supervise and interact with youth in programs for ages 5-12 years.
Basic Job Duties:
- Ensure the safety, well-being and enjoyment of children in camp and youth programs
- Interact with children
- Enforce rules and procedures providing an excellent customer experience
The following positions are opportunities for promotions within our department:
Adventure Recreation Supervisor
Prerequisites: Experience with outdoor leadership or adventure recreation pursuits, has worked in Adventure Rec for at least one semester.
Reports to: Coordinator of Adventure Recreation
Essential Responsibilities: Supervise the operations and staff at the Adventure Recreation Area.
Basic Job Duties:
- Assist with hiring, training supervision and evaluation of Adventure Recreation Center Staff
- Enforce safety standards, policies, and procedures related to the Adventure Recreation program and facility
- Provide instruction in proper belaying skills
- Inspect and inventory rental gear
Reports to: Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety
Essential Responsibilities: Supervise shift lifeguards, provide customer service to patrons and monitor the chemical and mechanical operations.
Basic Job Duties:
- Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of lifeguard staff
- Interact with patrons regarding concerns, problems and inquiries providing an excellent customer experience
- Perform pool chemical and operation checks, make adjustments as needed, document, and inform management of issues
- Provide emergency care and treatment to all accidents in the Recreation Center
Reports to: Assistant Director of Facility Operations
Essential Responsibilities: Oversee the operation of the Marshall Recreation Center which includes staff oversight, customer service, emergency response, cash handling, membership and program knowledge.
Basic Job Duties:
- Oversee all shift staff members which includes, delegating tasks, troubleshooting problems, managing and documenting discipline issues
- Implement and document all accident and emergency procedures
- Manage and document patron concerns and incidents in the facility
- Manage facility rentals and special events
Reports to: Coordinator of Competitive Sports & Camps
Essential Responsibilities: Oversee all intramural events, supervising officials, and handling player conflicts.
Basic Job Duties:
- Set up for scheduled events
- Check in participants verifying eligibility
- Supervise officials and provide regular evaluations for performance
- Provide effective conflict resolution
Reports to: Assistant Director of Marketing & Membership
Prerequisite: One semester working at the Rec Center before applying.
Essential Responsibilities: Greet and check in patrons, answer questions and provide an excellent customer experience for all.
Basic Job Duties:
- Greet and check in patrons as they arrive
- Provide patrons and prospective members with information about facility, memberships and programs
- Address and solve member issues and requests
- Assist patrons with purchases and payments as needed
The following part time positions are specialty positions:
Adventure Recreation Trip Leader
Prerequisites: Experience or interest to learn rock climbing and other adventure recreation pursuits.
Reports to: Coordinator of Adventure Recreation
Essential Responsibilities:
Assist in leading trips and instructing clinics in adventure recreation activities like kayaking, canoeing, hiking, camping, and rock climbing.
Basic Job Duties:
- Assist Coordinator of Adventure Recreation with trip leading
- Lead the trip prep including food planning, equipment packing, and other logistics
- Enforce safety standards, policies, and procedures related to the Adventure Recreation program and facility
- Teaching and facilitation of the experiences for participants
Prerequisites: Knowledge of design software.
Reports to: Assistant Director of Marketing & Membership
Starting Pay: $9.00/hour
Essential Responsibilities:
Create visual concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate patrons. Develop the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, flyers and corporate reports.
Basic Job Duties:
- Create and design publications.
- Design graphics and logos for print publications, apparel and electronic material.
- Assist with special events.
Prerequisites: Group Fitness Certification (Current)
Reports to: Coordinator of Fitness & Well-Being
Starting Pay: $14.00-$15.00/hour
Hiring for: Fall 2020
Essential Responsibilities:
Instruct exciting, effective and safe group fitness classes at Marshall Recreation Center.
Basic Job Duties:
- Safely instruct patrons through an effective group fitness routine
- Provide quality and enthusiastic customer service to all patrons, regardless of fitness level, appearance, or otherwise
- Aid in marketing of all fitness services, including group fitness, to increase program participation and the recruitment of members
Prerequisites: Certification as a Personal Trainer or a degree in Exercise Science
Reports to: Coordinator of Fitness & Well-Being
Starting Pay: $14.00-$15.00/hour
Hiring for: Fall 2020
Essential Responsibilities:
Provide individualized, safe and effective training sessions for fitness clients at Marshall Recreation Center.
Basic Job Duties:
- Safely instruct clients through effective personal training sessions
- Provide quality and enthusiastic customer service to all clients and potential clients, regardless of fitness level, appearance, or otherwise
- Communicate effectively with clients
- Aid in marketing of all fitness services, including personal training, to increase program participation and the recruitment of clients
For more information about Employment Opportunities, please contact:
Cindi Tscherne
Associate Director of Programs
Email: tscherne@marshall.edu
Telephone: 304-696-6759
