Employment at Campus Rec
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ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE ASSISTANT - OPERATIONS
Assist the Assistant Business Manager with the day-to-day management of administrative and business operations.
Work study required? Required
Position status? Filled for 2025/26.
Office Assistant - Operations - Job Description
Contact for questions: Michelle Malcolm
OFFICE ASSISTANT - PROGRAMS
Assist the Senior Associate Director with the day-to-day program management and administration.
Work study required? Required
Position status? Filled for 2026/27.
Office Assistant - Programs - Job Description
SWIM PROGRAM MANAGER & ASSISTANT MANAGER
Manage the Vermont Swim School instructional program. Supervise and support swim instructors.
Work study required? Preferred
Position status? Filled for 2026/27.
Swim Program Manager & Assistant Manager - Job Description
AQUATICS
SUMMER LIFEGUARD & AQUATIC SUPPORT
Monitor the indoor pool during open recreation hours, summer camp groups, and special events to insure patron safety during their participation.
Work study required? NO
Other Requirements/Certifications Required: Current Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, AED Certifications
Position status? Now Hiring (JobX ID #5202)
Lifeguard & Aquatic Support - Job Description
Contact for questions: Leddy Gallagher
LIFEGUARD & AQUATIC SUPPORT
Monitor the indoor pool during open recreation hours, club team practices/competitions, and special events to insure patron safety during their participation.
Work study required? Preferred
Other Requirements/Certifications Required: Current Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, AED Certifications
Position status? Click here to be notified when applications open (mid-June)
Work Study (JobX ID #4814)
Non-Work Study (JobX ID #4815)
Lifeguard & Aquatic Support - Job Description
Contact for questions: Leddy Gallagher
HEAD LIFEGUARD
Oversee lifeguard training and in-service sessions. Provide regular and accurate communication with the Assistant Director - Operations regarding the lifeguard staff, aquatic programs, administrative components and pool facility needs and issues.
Work study required? Preferred
Other Requirements/Certifications Required: Current Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, AED Certifications. Lifeguard Instructor certification encouraged.
Position status? Filled for 2026/2027.
Head Lifeguard - Job Description
Contact for questions: Leddy Gallagher
SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Plan, organize, and facilitate swim instruction for both groups and individuals ranging in ages between 4-99 for the Vermont Swim School.
Work study required? Preferred
Other Requirements/Certifications Required: Current Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, AED Certifications
Position status? Now hiring for 2026/27. Apply via JobX.
Work Study: JobX ID #5600
Non-Work Study: JobX ID #5601
Swim Program Instructor - Job Description
Contact for questions: Shelby Hinkle Smith
SWIM PROGRAM MANAGER & ASSISTANT MANAGER
Manage the Vermont Swim School instructional program. Supervise and support swim instructors.
Work study required? Preferred
Other Requirements/Certifications Required: Current Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, AED Certifications
Position status? Filled for 2026/27.
Swim Program Manager & Assistant Manager - Job Description
BOULDERING WALL
Bouldering Wall Attendant
Oversee routine maintenance of the bouldering wall and assist Bouldering Wall Manager with route setting.
Work study required? Strongly Preferred
Position status? Filled for 2026/2027.
Bouldering Wall Attendant - Job Description
Contact for questions: Leddy Gallagher
GROUP FITNESS & HUB OPERATIONS
FITNESS HUB ATTENDANT
Support the Fitness Programs Instructors in daily operations, staff support, equipment management and program/ patron logistics. We are looking for students excited to deliver excellent customer service when processing participants into class using computer software, assisting with administrative duties and acting as support staff for instructors.
Work study required? Strongly preferred
Position status? Applications for Fall 2026 will open in June
Work Study: Click here to fill out our interest form and be notified when applications open (Work study JobX ID #4635 / Non-work study JobX ID #4636)
Fitness Programs Attendant - Job Description
Contact for questions: Grace Valickis
FITNESS HUB HEAD SUPERVISOR
In addition to serving as a Fitness Hub Supervisor, the Fitness Hub Head Supervisor assists the Fitness Coordinator of Campus Recreation, Fitness Programs with day-to-day management of the Fitness Hub staff management and operations.
Work study required? Strongly Preferred
Position status? Filled for 2026/27.
Fitness Hub Head Supervisor - Job Description
Contact for questions: Grace Valickis
FITNESS HUB SUPERVISOR
Assist in the administration and management of operational, staffing, and programming aspects of the fitness programs. The Fitness Programs Supervisor main functions in this position are administrative duties, which include management of human resources, payroll, tracking fitness visits, and support implementation of fitness programs and management of program logistics. Evening and weekend hours may be required.
Work study required? Strongly Preferred
Position status? Filled for 2026/27.
Fitness Programs Supervisor - Job Description
Contact for questions: Grace Valickis
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Instruct positive, engaging, and impactful group fitness classes as part of a team committed to student growth. We’re looking for group fitness instructors who are enthusiastic, collaborative leaders with a passion for intentional fitness, wellness, and personal development. Our primary goal is to mentor and support emerging instructors, and we welcome candidates who are eager to learn.
For UVM students, we hire on a rolling basis and provide comprehensive training. All interested applicants are encouraged to audition, regardless of current certification status, and to pursue certification before teaching.
While our program is student-centered, we also hire non-students as needed to support group fitness offerings and assist in mentoring new instructors (scroll down below).
Other Requirements/Certifications:
CPR, First Aid, AED Certification and professional certification in Group Fitness Instructor (e.g. ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NETA) or ability to obtain upon hire.
Not certified yet? Enroll in a Campus Rec Group Fitness Certification Course.
UVM Student Group Fitness Instructor:
Work study required? No
Position status? Currently accepting applications and conducting auditions for Fall 2026 start.
Group Fitness Instructor - Job Description
Contact for questions: justina.reichelt@uvm.edu
To apply to be a Student Group Fitness Instructor, follow the steps below for your desired class format:
- Yoga:
- Pilates & Barre:
- Cycling:
Non-UVM Student Certified Group Fitness Instructor:
Position status? Applicants welcome for potential vacancies.
Apply online - Click here. We will review applications on an as needed basis and be in touch when a non-student position is open.
Group Fitness Instructor (non-UVM student) - Job Description
Contact for questions: justina.reichelt@uvm.edu
FITNESS CENTER
FACILITY OPERATIONS ATTENDANT
Oversee activity in the Fitness Center and MAC Court.
Work study required? Strongly Preferred
Position status? Click here to be notified when applications open (mid-June)
Work Study (JobX ID #4608)
Non-Work Study (JobX ID #8305)
Facility Operations Attendant - Job Description
Contact for questions: Leddy Gallaghe
MEMBER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
Provide high quality customer service and assistance to all patrons who are seeking information in the PFG Athletic Complex.
Work study required? Strongly Preferred
Position status? Click here to be notified when applications open (mid-June)
Work Study (JobX ID #4842)
Non-Work Study (JobX ID #5448)
Member Services Representative - Job Description
Contact for questions: Leddy Gallagher
FACILITY OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
Monitor the entire PFG Athletic Complex and serve as a first responder to any situation that may arise. Supervise and assist all on-duty facility operations hourly staff.
Work study required? Strongly Preferred
Position status? Filled for 2026/2027.
Facility Operations Supervisor - Job Description
Contact for questions: Leddy Gallagher
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
INTRAMURAL SPORTS OFFICIAL
Officiate Intramural Sports games. Assist with pre- and post-game set-up/tear-down and attend all required meetings and trainings.
Work study required? Preferred
Position status? Not currently accepting for this position.
Work Study: Click here to apply, (JobX ID: 4715)
Non-Work Study: Click here to apply, (JobX ID: 4716)
Intramural Sports Official - Job Description
Contact for Questions: Tom Dougherty
INTRAMURALSPORTS OPERATIONS ATTENDANT
Assist in daily game operations/scorekeeping within the intramural sports program.
Work study required? Required
Position status? Not currently accepting for this position.
Work Study: Click here to apply, (JobX ID: 4717)
Non-Work Study: Not currently accepting for this position.
Intramural Sports Operations Attendant - Job Description
Contact for Questions: Tom Dougherty
INTRAMURAL ESPORTS ASSISTANT
The Intramural Esports Assistant is responsible for assisting in the planning, implementation, and management of virtual recreation program tournaments.
Work study required? Preferred
Position status? Not currently accepting applications
Intramural Esports Assistant - Job Description
Contact for Questions: Tom Dougherty
INTRAMURAL SPORTS SUPERVISOR
Act as on-site supervisor for intramural sports programming operations. Serve as a first responder to any situation that may arise. Supervise and assist all on-duty intramural sport hourly staff.
Work study required? No
Position status? Filled for 2026/27.
Intramural Sports Supervisor - Job Description
Other Requirements/ Certifications Required: American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid (available thru training)
MARKETING
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Are you a graphic designer that is passionate about UVM and Campus Recreation? Are you looking to help tell Campus Rec's story through great design work? Are you an advocate for health, wellness, being engaged on campus, and helping other students find that too? Then you might be our next Graphic Designer!
Other Requirements/ Certifications Required: Successful candidates should have basic to advanced experience in Adobe Creative Suite software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign software.
Work Study: Click here to apply, (JobX ID: 4678)
Non-Work Study: Click here to apply, (JobX ID: 4677)
Position status? Hiring for 2026/27
Graphic Designer - Job Description
SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER
Are you a social butterfly that is passionate about UVM, Campus Rec, and building online communities? Do you have a creative way to engage followers, craft great messaging, and have an eye for visual storytelling? Are you an advocate for health, wellness, being engaged on campus, and helping other students find that too? Then you might be our next Social Media Specialist!
Other Requirements/ Certifications Required: Minimal background in marketing or related fields. Special interest in marketing, public relations, advertising, and/or related fields with great office, organizational, and communication skills.
Work Study: Click here to apply, (JobX ID: 8017)
Non-Work Study: Click here to apply, (JobX ID: 8018)
Position status? Hiring for 2026/27
Social Media Specialist - Job Description
PHOTOGRAPHER
Photograph Campus Recreation programs, special events, and services. Flexible schedule preferred to allow for weekend and evening hours. Attendance at staff meetings is required.
Other Requirements/ Certifications Required: Experience in digital photography is necessary.
Work Study: Click here to apply, (JobX ID: 5609)
Non-Work Study: Click here to apply, (JobX ID: 5610)
Position status? Hiring for 2026/27
Photographer/Videographer - Job Description
VIDEOGRAPHER
Create videos of specific Campus Recreation programs, special events, and services. Flexible schedule preferred to allow for weekend and evening hours. Attendance at staff meetings is required.
Other Requirements/ Certifications Required: Experience in digital photography is necessary.
Work Study: Click here to apply, (JobX ID: 5609)
Non-Work Study: Click here to apply, (JobX ID: 5610)
Position status? Hiring for 2026/27
Photographer/Videographer - Job Description
PERSONAL TRAINING
PERSONAL TRAINER
Personal trainers develop individualized programs specific to the needs of each client. During sessions, trainers show clients how to execute exercises to ensure safety and effectiveness. Programs are based on the client’s goals as well as the physiological and functional assessment results discovered during intake. Our trainers provide the instruction and motivation client’s need to reach their health and fitness goals. As a team we are dedicated to designing safe, attainable, and individualized fitness programs. Please note we review applications in November-January to hire for the Spring semester and again in May-July to hire for the Fall semester.
Other Requirements/Certifications Required: Current CPR, First Aid, AED Certifications, professional certification in Personal Training or Strength & Conditioning (e.g. ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA) Not certified yet? Enroll in a Campus Rec Group Fitness Certification Course.
UVM Student Certified Personal Trainer:
Work study required? No
Position status? Now hiring for Fall 2025 anticipated start August.
Work Study: Click here to apply (JobX ID #4929).
Non-Work Study: Click here to apply (JobX ID#4930).
Personal Trainer - Job Description
Contact for questions: justina.reichelt@uvm.edu
Non-UVM Student Certified Personal Trainer:
Position status? Click here applicants welcome for potential vacancies.
Personal Trainer (non-UVM student) - Job Description
Contact for questions: justina.reichelt@uvm.edu
PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
Sport Programs Manager - Filled for 2026/27.
Professional Internship Job Description
Contact for Questions: Tom Dougherty
STUDENT EMPLOYEES
- Click here for your Onboarding Information
- Click here for Payroll Information
Campus Recreation employs approximately 175 student employees per year. As a Campus Recreation employee you can expect to be a valued member of a team and gain skills that you can use in your future career. Campus Recreation is a fun place to work where you will meet a lot of people and become connected to the campus community. Learning Outcomes & Career Power Skills
