Student Employment
Looking for a great job right on campus? As one of the largest student employers at UH, the Department of Campus Recreation is deeply committed to your success. Working with Campus Rec is more than just a paycheck—it’s an opportunity to gain valuable leadership, communication, and hands-on professional skills that will prepare you for any career after graduation. If you are passionate about wellness, recreation, and serving the Cougar community, we have a place for you to learn and grow.
Each semester, Campus Recreation hires hundreds of part-time student employees across a wide range of roles designed to fit around your class schedule. While most positions are reserved exclusively for students, select roles are open to both students and non-students. Whether you’re looking to build your resume or start a career in recreational sports, we invite you to join our team.
We also hire College Work Study Application
Aquatics
Lifeguard
Certification is Required; however, we will train you!
Accepting Applications
Responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring safe and effective day-to-day
operations of the swimming pool and deck areas, enforcing departmental policy rules
and regulations, and preventing accidents. Red Cross certification is preferred.
Water Safety Instructor
Certification Required
Accepting Applications
Responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching youth and adult swim lessons. Swim instructors must have a current WSI (Water Safety Instructor) and/or YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification.
Member Services Attendant
Position Filled But Still Accepting Applications
Responsibilities include but are not limited to answering phone calls, willingness
to learn Campus Recreation policies and procedures, and filing. Excellent communication
and customer service skills along with a personable and pleasant attitude are prerequisites.
Member Services Office Assistant
Accepting Applications College Work Study Only
Responsibilities include but are not limited to answering phone calls, willingness to learn Campus Recreation policies and procedures, filing, and data entry. Excellent communication and customer service skills along with a personable and pleasant attitude are prerequisites.
Outdoor Adventure
Climbing Wall Attendant
Accepting Applications
Help belay patrons and oversee the climbing wall.
Rental Assistant
Accepting Applications
Responsibilities include but are not limited to answering phone calls, renting out equipment to patrons, and general customer service. Excellent communication and customer service skills along with a personable and pleasant attitude are prerequisites.
Fitness
Fitness Zone Attendant
Accepting Applications
Responsibilities include but are not limited to monitoring access to the Fitness Zone areas. Inspecting equipment for safety, cleaning equipment, and providing a safe environment for active patrons. Assisting patrons with their workouts by providing spotting assistance and encouragement.
Fitness Instructor
Accepting Applications
(Yoga, Zumba, Water Aerobics, Cycling, Circuit, HIIT…) Responsibilities include but are not limited to leading patrons in group fitness sessions, preparing choreography, and a music playlist. Excellent communication skills and an enthusiastic personality are necessary. A group fitness certification from a nationally recognized certifying body is required for employment. Please click here to view fitness training and workshops.
Personal Trainer
Accepting Applications
Responsibilities include but are not limited to creating and implementing personalized fitness sessions focused on health, performance, and well-being. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary. Be able to work independently, and enjoy motivating others to achieve their goals. A personal training certification from a nationally recognized certifying body is required. Please click here to view fitness training and workshops.
Rec Sports
Intramural Sports Official
Accepting Applications
Responsibilities include but are not limited to set-up and take-down and officiating of various intramural sporting events. Reviewing rules and regulations, maintaining accurate records of the different sporting events, and assisting the IM Supervisor as needed.
Office Assistant
Accepting Applications
Responsibilities include but are not limited to answering phone calls, willingness to learn Campus Recreation policies and procedures, filing, and data entry. Excellent communication and customer service skills along with a personable and pleasant attitude are prerequisites.
Sports Club Supervisor
Accepting Applications
Marketing
Graphic Designer
Not Accepting Applications
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the creation of promotional materials, such as flyers/banners/brochures/etc. Submit portfolio to recreation@uh.edu
Street Team/Student Ambassador and Promotions/Social Media Specialists
Accepting Applications
Responsibilities include but are not limited to distributing promotional material and posting fliers around the UH campus.
Videographer
Accepting Applications
Responsibilities include but are not limited to capturing all of Campus Recreation’s best moments. They are at all UHRec events from intramurals, to on-campus events, staff appreciation events, group fitness classes, and much more. Most events are during the evening times, and a few weekends. Submit portfolio to recreation@uh.edu
Operations
Administrative Office Assistant
Accepting Applications - College Work Study Only
Responsibilities include but are not limited to answering phone calls, willingness to learn Campus Recreation policies and procedures, filing, and data entry. Excellent communication and customer service skills along with a personable and pleasant attitude are prerequisites.
Welcome Desk Assistant
Accepting Applications
Responsibilities include but are not limited to providing customer service regarding general inquiries and programming information, checking equipment in and out, inventory control, assisting with laundry, and verifying the authenticity of patrons authorized to use the facility.
We would love to have you join "Rec Fam".