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Student Employment
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Fitness/Wellness Recreation
Group Fitness Instructor Counter/Equipment Assistant
Nutrition Advisor Floor Supervisor
Personal Trainer Lifeguard
Yoga Instructor  
Intramural Sports Office
Sports Official - Fall Member Services Assistant
Sports Official - Spring  
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)  
Injury Care Provider  

Thank you for your interest in employment with Campus Recreation. To be considered for employment for all positions except sports official, you must complete the employment application in its entirety. Submit your application and required paperwork in person to Member Services in the Recreation Center. Application materials may also be mailed or faxed to Campus Recreation. For sports officials, submitting an application is not necessary; attend the officials clinic.

Campus Recreation
112 Recreation Center
161 Commonwealth Avenue
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003 
413.545.0022
413.577.3871 FAX

Applications are typically kept on file for one semester. Positions are only available to UMass students who are eligible for student employment.

With your application, you must provide:

1. copy of your SPIRE class schedule
2. copy of your workstudy award amount
3. copy of your certification(s) if applicable

Employment - Job Descriptions

COUNTER/EQUIPMENT ASSISTANT POSITIONS FILLED
Issue, collect and maintain recreation & intramural sports equipment. Manage locker assignments and rentals. Manage towels operations. Collect and document lost-n-found items. Enforce Campus Recreation policies and procedures. Perform light janitorial work and laundry services. Serve as a liaison between recreation participants and Campus Recreation staff. Other duties as assigned. Weekday morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts available. Qualifications: work study strongly preferred, good communication skills. Starting rate: $8.00/hr, 6-8 hours per week. No experience required. CONTACT: Krystle Nowak, Assistant Manager for Building/Facility Operations @ 413.577.3865 Download Application


EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (fall semester only) POSITIONS FILLED
Provide first aid to ice hockey participants; games are scheduled 9:00pm-12:00 midnight Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Qualifications: work study preferred, current EMT certification required. Starting rate: $9.50/hr, 6-12 hours per week. CONTACT: Jason Incorvati, Associate Director @ 413.577.3680 Download Application

FLOOR SUPERVISOR POSITIONS FILLED
Provide customer service and fitness education to participants to ensure a safe & enjoyable experience. Enforce Campus Recreation policies & procedures. Maintain cleanliness and safety of facilities and equipment. Set up and take down free-play equipment. Tend to accident and/or emergency situations. Serve as a liaison between recreation participants and Campus Recreation staff. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: work study strongly preferred, experience with fitness and weights and facility management preferred, good communication skills. Weekday morning, afternoon, evening and weekend hours available. Starting rate: $8.00/hr, 6-8 hours per week. CONTACT: Krystle Nowak, Assistant Manager for Building/Facility Operations @ 413.577.3865 Download Application

GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS FILLED
Lead group fitness classes for the University community. Class formats include: boot camp, kickboxing, conditioning workouts, dance fusion classes, abdominal & lower back, strength training, HIIT training, Zumba®, hip-hop, Spinning®, Pilates and yoga. Assist with maintenance of equipment. Enforce facility and program policies. Qualifications: previous group fitness teaching experience, ability to conduct safe and effective classes, knowledge of strength training and cardiovascular exercise, good communication skills, national fitness certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA or equivalent), adult CPR/AED. Audition required. Starting rate: $10.50/hr, 2-6 hours per week. CONTACT: Jill Isabelle, Assistant Director for Fitness & Wellness @ 413.577.0855 Download Application

INJURY CARE PROVIDER (fall and spring semesters) POSITIONS FILLED
Provide first aid to intramural participants, 4:00-9:00pm Monday-Thursday. Qualifications: work study preferred, current first aid and adult CPR/AED certification required, current EMT certification preferred. Starting rate: $9.50/hr, 6-8 hours per week. CONTACT: Jason Incorvati, Associate Director @ 413.577.3680 Download Application

LIFEGUARD POSITIONS FILLED
Provide customer service to pool users to ensure a safe & enjoyable experience. Enforce Campus Recreation policies and procedures. Ensure participant admission with proper ID and validation through Recreation Center member management system. Maintain cleanliness and safety of pools and equipment. Tend to accident and/or emergency situations. Serve as a liaison between recreation participants and Campus Recreation staff. Other duties as assigned. Weekday morning, afternoon, evening and weekend hours available. Qualifications: work study preferred, good communication skills, current lifeguard, first aid, adult CPR/AED certification required. Starting rate: $9.00/hr, 6-8 hours per week. CONTACT: Jeanne Orr, Senior Associate @ 413.545.4089 Download Application

MEMBER SERVICES ASSISTANT
POSITIONS FILLED
Provide customer service at the welcome desk in the Recreation Center. Sell memberships and collect guest and program fees. Ensure participant admission with proper ID and validation through Recreation Center member management system. Enforce Campus Recreation policies and procedures. Answer and direct phone calls. Serve as a liaison between recreation participants and Campus Recreation staff. Weekday morning, afternoon, evening and weekend hours available. Qualifications: work study strongly preferred, good communications skills. Starting rate: $8.00/hr, 6-8 hours per week. CONTACT: Patricia Shea, Assistant Director for Marketing and Member Services @ 413.577.3866 Download Application

NUTRITION ADVISOR POSITIONS FILLED
Staff the Wellness Center for walk-in consultations and information, provide resources and references for additional information, educate others on healthy eating habits and the importance of establishing a well-balanced diet, offer advice to help others identify problems with food and the physical consequences of not eating well. Qualifications: Nutrition majors only, UMNA members preferred, good communication skills. Starting rate: $8.00/hr. CONTACT Jill Isabelle, Assistant Director for Fitness & Wellness @ 413.577.0855. Download Application

PERSONAL TRAINER POSITIONS FILLED
Develop personalized, safe and effective exercise programs for patrons of various fitness levels. Conduct and assess health and fitness screenings. Provide safe and effective instruction in cardiovascular and weight training equipment. Conduct equipment orientations. Enforce facility and program policies. Qualifications: previous personal training experience, experience in developing comprehensive, customized exercise programs, knowledge of anatomy and physiology, knowledge of strength & aerobic training, flexibility, exercise selection & training intensity and duration, good communication skills, national fitness certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA or equivalent), first aid & adult CPR/AED. Starting rate: $11.00/hr. CONTACT: Jill Isabelle, Assistant Director for Fitness & Wellness @ 413.577.0855 Download Application

YOGA INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS FILLED
Lead and conduct classes to the University community in a safe, organized format where attendees can receive individual attention. Assist with maintenance of equipment. Enforce facility and program policies. Qualifications: previous teaching experience, ability to conduct safe and effective classes, experience and knowledge of traditional yoga principles, good communication skills. Applicants must be certified through an accredited organization (preferred RYT with the Yoga Alliance or equivalent), adult CPR/AED. Starting rate: $10.50/hr. CONTACT: Jill Isabelle, Assistant Director for Fitness & Wellness @ 413.577.0855 Download Application


The intramural sports program could not serve the University community without the invaluable work of our sports officials. They are the backbone of our intramural program. We recognize them and extend our gratitude.

Intramural Sports Officials - Fall

FIELD HOCKEY
Games are scheduled Mondays-Thursdays 6:00-9:00pm. Starting rate: $8.50/hr, 2-6 hours per week. Qualifications: work study preferred, knowledge of field hockey rules and/or playing experience, good communication skills. Apply by attending the Officials Clinic. CONTACT: Jason Incorvati, Associate Director @ 413.577.3680

FLAG FOOTBALL
Games are scheduled Mondays-Thursdays 5:00-9:00pm. Qualifications: work study preferred, knowledge of football rules and/or playing experience, good communication skills. Starting rate: $8.50/hr, 6-8 hours per week. Apply by attending the Officials Clinics. CONTACT: Jason Incorvati, Associate Director @ 413.577.3680

ICE HOCKEY
Games are scheduled 9:00pm-1:00am Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Qualifications: work study preferred, knowledge of ice hockey rules and/or playing experience, good ice skating ability & communication skills. Starting rate: $9.00/hr, 4-8 hours per week. Apply by attending the Officials Clinics. CONTACT: Jason Incorvati, Associate Director @ 413.577.3680

SOCCER
Games are scheduled Mondays-Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm. Qualifications: work study preferred, knowledge of soccer rules and/or playing experience, good communication skills. Starting rate: $8.50/hr, 4-8 hours per week. Apply by attending the Officials Clinics. CONTACT: Jason Incorvati, Associate Director @ 413.577.3680

VOLLEYBALL
Matches are scheduled Mondays-Thursdays 6:00-9:00pm. Qualifications: work study preferred, knowledge of volleyball rules and/or playing experience, good communication skills. Starting rate: $8.50/hr, 4-8 hours/week. Apply by attending the Officials Clinics. CONTACT: Jason Incorvati, Associate Director @ 413.577.3680


Intramural Sports Officials - Spring

BASKETBALL
Games are scheduled Mondays-Thursdays 6:00-9:00pm. Qualifications: work study preferred, knowledge of basketball rules and/or playing experience, good communication skills. Starting rate: $8.50/hr, 4-8 hours per week. Apply by attending the Officials Clinics. CONTACT: Jason Incorvati, Associate Director @ 413.577.3680

CO-REC SOCCER
Games are scheduled Mondays-Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm. Qualifications: work study preferred, knowledge of soccer rules and/or playing experience, good communication skills. Starting rate: $8.50/hr, 4-8 hours per week. Apply by attending the Officials Clinics. CONTACT: Jason Incorvati, Associate Director @ 413.577.3680

RUN N’ GUN FOOTBALL
Games are scheduled Mondays-Thursdays 8:00-10:00pm. Qualifications: work study preferred, knowledge of football rules and/or playing experience, good communication skills. Starting rate: $8.50/hr, 4-8 hours per week. Apply by attending the Officials Clinics. CONTACT: Jason Incorvati, Associate Director @ 413.577.3680

SOFTBALL
Games are scheduled Mondays-Thursdays 5:00-9:00pm. Qualifications: work study preferred, knowledge of softball rules and/or playing experience, good communications skills. Starting rate: $8.50/hr, 4-8 hours per week. Apply by attending the Officials Clinics. CONTACT: Jason Incorvati, Associate Director @ 413.577.3680