Student Employment

Employment Opportunities

To be considered for Recreation & Wellbeing student employment

Complete the employment application in its entirety. Application materials may be emailed, mailed or faxed to the Recreation & Wellbeing senior staff for that position. Depending on the position, the application may be an online form. For sports officials, go to intramural sports employment for details. See Contact Us for staff information.

Recreation & Wellbeing
Recreation Center
161 Commonwealth Avenue
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003-9253
413-545-0022
413-577-3871 FAX

Applications are typically kept on file for one semester. Positions are available to UMass students who are eligible for student employment. To be eligible for student employment during the academic year, you must be enrolled for 6 or more credits/semester.

With your application, you must provide:
1. copy of your SPIRE class schedule
2. copy of your workstudy award amount if you have workstudy
3. copy of your certification(s) if applicable

To be hired, you will need to show ORIGINAL documentation (copies not accepted):
(1) an unexpired passport or passport card OR
(2) photo identification AND a birth certificate or social security card

To expedite the payroll process if you are hired, please have the required documentation with you on campus. Direct deposit is mandatory for student employees. Please make sure you have set up a checking or savings account at a bank prior to seeking employment with Campus Recreation. If hired, you will be required to complete the direct deposit form and other hire packet forms.

Aquatics

 
Lifeguard Accepting applications
Swim Instructor not accepting applications

Club Sports

 
Club Sport Program Assistant not accepting applications
Club Sport Manager not accepting applications

Facility Operations

 
Facility Operations Assistant not accepting applications
Fitness Floor Assistantnoit not accepting applications

Fitness

 
Group Fitness Instructor not accepting applications
Nutrition Advisor not accepting applications
Personal Trainer Accepting applications

Intramural Sports

 
Injury Care Provider not accepting applications
Sports Official Accepting applications in February 2025

Member Services

 
Member Services Assistant not accepting applications

Adventure Programs

 
Climbing Instructor not accepting applications
Trip Assistant not accepting applications