Job Descriptions

Club Sports Program Assistant

Not accepting applications
Hourly Rate:  $17.50/hour. To apply: email Ernie May at edmay@umass.edu.   Detailed Position Description.  Some Certification may be received after hiring.  CPR/First Aid and AED certification required, and training can occur in the Recreation Center when offered

Club Sports Manager

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Responsible for all Manager shifts including any openings, closings, weekends, etc. via rotation 10-20 hours a week of Manager Shifts/Duties.  Attend weekly meetings, if necessary, in accordance with Club Sports Meeting Policy to review schedule and coverage.  Report to your supervisor any issue with facility cleanliness, safety and equipment usage and safety protocols at all practices, scrimmages, match and or game competitions during those events' coverage.  Enforce area specific rules, policies, procedures, and protocol.  Operate and maintain area in accordance with facility and equipment standards. Resolve no shows, late employees, and substitutions within supervision area. Solve problems and make decisions regarding area specific concerns and issues.  Communicate to Operation Supervisor the decisions and actions taken. 

Hourly Rate:  $17.00/hour. To apply: email Ernie May at edmay@umass.edu.   Detailed Position Description.  Some Certification may be received after hiring.  CPR/First Aid and AED certification required, and training can occur in the Recreation Center when offered

Facility Operations Assistant

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Provide customer service to participants to ensure a safe & enjoyable experience. Enforce Recreation & Wellbeing policies & procedures. Maintain cleanliness of facility operations locations & equipment. Manage towels and day-use lock operations. Perform laundry services and light janitorial work. Collect and document lost-n-found items. Issue, collect and maintain recreation sports equipment. Set up and take down free-play equipment. Tend to accident and/or emergency situations. Serve as liaison between recreation participants and Recreation & Wellbeing staff. Other duties as assigned. Weekday morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts available. Qualifications: work study strongly preferred, availability to work weekend, early morning and evening shifts, good communication.  
Hourly rate: $15.00  Application (Downloadable form; please bring to 112 Recreation Center or email to Alexis Gross - alexisgross@umass.edu.

Fitness Floor Assistant

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Ensure that fitness areas (cardio, strength & stretching) are safe. Provide exercise recommendations for participants, including assistance with form, technique, exercise frequency, intensity and duration. Enforce facility policies, procedures and protocols. Maintain cleanliness and safety of facilities and equipment. Complete participation counts in fitness areas. Tend to accident and/or emergency situations. Serve as a liaison between recreation participants and Recreation & Wellbeing staff. Weekday morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts available. Qualifications: work study preferred, availability to work weekend, early morning and evening shifts, proficiency in basic exercise instruction, technique and safety practices, good communication. 
Hourly Rate: $15.00  Job Description | Application

Group Fitness Instructor

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Instruct group fitness classes for Recreation and Wellbeing members. Assist with maintenance of equipment. Enforce facility and program policies. Qualifications: ability to conduct safe and effective classes, knowledge of strength training and cardiovascular exercise, good communication, national fitness certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA or equivalent), adult CPR/AED. Audition required.  Please submit application along with a 3- minute video of you teaching the class format desired. Application deadline for summer and fall 2024 employment is April 5th.
Hourly rate: $16.00  Job Description | Application | Certification Requirements

Lifeguard

Accepting applications
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 and the University's UCard database. Maintain cleanliness and safety of pools and equipment. Tend to accident and/or emergency situations. Serve as liaison between recreation participants and Recreation & Wellbeing staff. Other duties as assigned. Weekday morning, afternoon, evening and weekend hours available. Qualifications: current lifeguard, first aid, adult CPR/AED certification required, good communication.
Hourly rate: $16  Application (This is a downloadable PDF. Please fill it out and either email it to Alexis Gross - alexisgross@umass.edu - or bring in to Campus Rec front lobby)

Member Services

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Serve as front-line resource for inquiries and be the face of Recreation & Wellbeing. Provide excellent customer service to promote a positive first impression. Enforce Recreation & Wellbeing policies and procedures. Serve as liaison between recreation participants and Recreation & Wellbeing staff. Qualifications: excellent communication, administration, professionalism and confidence. Weekday morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts available.  To apply - download the Application to your desktop, open the downloaded file, fill and sign and email to Patricia Shea at pas@umass.edu.  
Hourly rate: $15.00  Job Description | Application

Nutrition Advisor

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Hourly rate: $15.00  Application/Job Description.  Contact Info: Jason Incorvati - ( jasonink@umass.edu) | Certification Requirements

Personal Trainer

Accepting applications
Develop personalized, safe and effective exercise programs for RecWell members of various fitness levels. Conduct consultations, fitness assessments, and provide safe and effective instruction on a variety of cardiovascular and resistance training equipment. Qualifications: experience in developing comprehensive, customized exercise programs, knowledge of anatomy and physiology, knowledge of muscular endurance and strength training as well as cardiovascular training, flexibility, exercise selection, training intensity and duration, and good interpersonal skills. National fitness certification (NASM, ACSM, ACE, NSCA), adult First Aid/ CPR/AED both required. You will be contacted to schedule an interview if you meet the criteria for employment, application is complete, and have provided the required documentation.  Please submit your application along with copies of you current certifications. Application deadline for summer and fall 2024 employment is April 5th.
Hourly rate: $18.00  Job Description | Application (This is a downloadable PDF. Please fill it out and either email it to Jason Incorvati - jasonink@umass.edu  | Certification Requirements

Swim Instructor

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Provide individual instruction for varying ages to the campus community. Educate participants on proper technique and promote swimmer safety. Design individualized programs to meet the participant's interests, abilities and goals. Provide lesson plans as appropriate. Conduct swim tests as required. Submit and maintain skill sheets, lesson logs and attendance information. Enforce Recreation & Wellbeing 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 liaison between recreation participants and Recreation & Wellbeing staff. Weekday morning, afternoon, evening and weekend hours available. Qualifications: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) preferred, current lifeguard, first aid, adult CPR/AED certification required, previous swim instruction experience required, proficient in swimming strokes, knowledge of and ability to demonstrate skills in lessons instruction and use teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, pull buoys, etc., ability to work independently, strong communication and customer service skills. 
Hourly rate: $18  Job DescriptionApplication (This is a downloadable PDF. Please fill it out and either email it to Alexis Gross - alexisgross@umass.edu - or bring in to Campus Rec front lobby)

Climbing Instructor

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Ensure all climbers are climbing safely and controlled. Enforce facility policies, procedures, and protocols. Maintain cleanliness and safety of facility and equipment. Complete participation counts and ensure participants are check in to the Climbing Center. Tend to accident and/or emergency situations that may arise. Serve as a liaison between recreation participants and Recreation & Wellbeing staff. Weekday morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts available.
Qualifications: work study preferred, availability to work weekend, early morning and night shifts, proficiency is basic climbing instruction, technique and safety practices, good communication skills.

Hourly Rate: $16.00 Minimum 6 hours a week and mandatory paid monthly meetings. Application and job description.  Contact: Austin Darley - adarley@umass.edu - or bring in to Campus Rec front lobby)

Trip Assistant

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Hourly Rate: $16.00 Minimum 6 hours a week and mandatory paid monthly meetings. Application and job description. Contact: Austin Darley - adarley@umass.edu - or bring in to Campus Rec front lobby)