Student Employment

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Job Application

Applications for Winter Break & Spring 2024 open September 17 and are due by September 24.

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Working at UConn Rec

UConn Recreation is one of the largest student employers on campus, employing well over 400 students each year. Jobs are available in all departments during the academic year, and during breaks.

Jobs include Operations Assistants, Fitness Attendants, Lifeguards, Fitness Instructors, Intramural Officials, and more. See the full list of positions

Hiring Process

UConn Rec has two major recruitment periods.  The fall recruitment period identifies employment opportunities for Winter Break and Spring Semester.  The spring recruitment period details the job opportunities for the Summer (May-August) and Fall Semester. Applications are only accepted during the designated recruitment period. Once the period begins, our online application opens. At that time you are asked to complete the application and submit your resume. Keep in mind, you will be asked to specify which department you would like to work in.

Dates for the recruitment periods will be posted to this page, as well as specific job openings and their position descriptions.

Working at UConn Rec

UConn Recreation is one of the largest student employers on campus, employing well over 400 students each year. Jobs are available in all departments during the academic year, and during breaks.

Jobs include Operations Assistants, Fitness Assistants, Lifeguards, Fitness Instructors, Intramural Officials, and more. See the full list of positions

Hiring Soon for Winter Break & Spring Semester!

The process of applying for a job at UConn Recreation begins with completing an online application.

The application portal for Winter Break and Spring 2024 Semester will open Sunday, September 17.

  • Our employment portal will only be open during this recruitment period, September 17-September 24.
  • For a full list of available openings per work area, please check the list at the bottom of this page.
  • Once you submit your application, you will receive an automated message. If you don't see the message within a few minutes, it means that your application didn't go through. Check your application again.
  • Qualified candidates will be contacted by a UConn Recreation staff member via Email to schedule an interview. Interviews are being conducted from September 20th - October 4th.
  • It is recommended that you bring your resume to the interview. (The Center for Career Development has staff available to assist in resume preparation)

Good luck and thank you for participating in our recruitment process!

 

Available Positions

Group Fitness

Fitness Assistant
Group Fitness Instructor

Competitive Sports

Intramural Official

Support Services

Administrative Assistant
Marketing Associate

Facilities & Operations

Operations Assistant
Lifeguard

UConn Outdoors

Adventure Center Assistant
Climbing Center Assistant