Students with or without work study can apply on the Financial Aid JobHawk Website. Once you enter this website you can search for the different Campus Recreation student positions available. Please note you will be required to attach a brief resume in order to submit your application on JobHawk.
Intramural Official
Students are trained to work as officials in a variety of team sports including flag football, floor hockey, indoor soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball and outdoor soccer. No experience is necessary, just the joy of sports and the willingness to learn. To become an Intramural official, all you have to do is attend the official's trainings; we’ll teach you the rest!
Intramural Scorekeeper
Students are trained to keep score in a variety of team intramural sports including flag football, softball, indoor/outdoor soccer, broomball, ice hockey, volleyball, street hockey & basketball. Duties include maintaining electronic and manual scoreboards, keeping game records and statistics.
Club Sports Supervisor
Students are trained to monitor and keep score in a variety of team club sports including rugby, soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, ice hockey, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, and field hockey. Duties include acting as a first responder for both accidents and incidents (with complimentary CPR and First Aid certification), scorekeeping, maintaining order among participants and spectators, and enforcing Campus Recreation Center (CRC) and Campus Recreation Complex policies.
Group Fitness Instructor
Students can instruct a variety of group fitness (GFIT) classes including Zumba, Pilates, kickboxing, yoga and spinning classes. Campus Recreation offers free group fitness instructor training to anyone who is interested in potentially teaching GFIT classes at the Campus Recreation Center.
Personal Trainer
Students are responsible for leading fitness orientations and workshops, conducting fitness assessments, and developing personal fitness programs for individuals and small groups. Personal trainers will also help out with different CRC fitness programs throughout the year. The CRC will only hire students who are Juniors/Seniors in the Exercise Physiology program and/or hold a nationally recognized PT certification.
Campus Recreation Center Facility Staff
Students staff the welcome desk and fitness center in the Campus Recreation Center. Along with verifying the identity of students, faculty/staff, and CRC members that want to enter the facility, employees handout equipment, collect guest fees, sell memberships, register people for programs and disseminate information regarding the facility and programming. Additionally, staff will monitor the Campus Recreation Fitness Center. Duties include insuring safety of participants, enforcing fitness center policies, making sure participants return equipment to proper storage areas, and cleaning the fitness center as required during each shift.
Outdoor Adventure Trip Leader
Students will be trained in leading adventure trips including: backpacking, rock climbing, hiking, biking, and kayaking. No prior experience required, but prior participation in outdoor activities is preferred; Wilderness First Aid certification preferred (sponsorships available). Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required. Prospective trip leaders may review our Join Our Trip Leader Team webpage as well as our Trips and Events Calendar.
Kayak Center Staff
During summer, the UMass Lowell (UML) Kayak Center is open to UML and the public on the Merrimack River. From the UMass Lowell Bellegarde Boathouse, you can work leading kayak trips, teaching people new skills and having a great time outdoors! No prior experience is required, but a strong interest in outdoor/water sports is preferred. All training is provided.
Marketing & Promotions Staff
The marketing & promotions staff will be responsible for promoting, creating and disseminating information on Campus Recreation Programs and events. Positions include: Graphic Designer, Photographer, Videographer and Social Media Manager. Art and business majors preferred but not required. Work study is required for a majority of these positions.
Outdoor Center and Bike Shop Staff
We are looking for students who are excited about working on and riding bikes and recreating outdoors! Our Bike Programs advocate cycling as a means of health, recreation, and transportation. We seek to make cycling an accessible activity for everyone and to create a bike friendly community. To do this, we provide quality, affordable bikes, parts, and repair services; we offer educational and instructional opportunities to the university community about bike safety, repair, and maintenance; and we provide a bike share program on campus. The Outdoor Center also hosts Outdoor Adventure Program equipment rentals and trips.