Employment with Recreation Services offer students flexible hours, valuable work experience, and competitive hourly wages. Over five hundred students are employed as sports officials, lifeguards, office assistants, climbing wall attendants, and building attendants. Undergraduate and graduate students desiring to work in this healthy and enjoyable environment can apply using the links below. Please be aware that all new hires must complete an I-9 form on or before the first day of employment. You must provide original documentation from the List of Acceptable Documents.
Recreation Services, under the umbrella of Iowa State University, is an equal opportunity employer and upholds the Principles of the Iowa State Community. Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply by April 1st for Summer/Fall employment, by August 1st for Fall Semester employment, and by November 1st for Spring Semester employment. Graduate students can expect information on employment for the following year to be updated in early fall.
Facility Operations
Facility Attendant: Work in State Gym, Lied Recreation Center and Beyer Hall. They provide supervision to our facilities, assist with the normal day to day use of the facilities, and provide equipment to the patrons who enter our facility.
Responsibilities include:
- Customer service, hourly rounds of facility, enforce gym specific policies, and record participation numbers in facility
- Checkout equipment to patrons for workouts, clean equipment and manage gym floor, run the laundry through and make sure towels and staff shirts are clean and ready for use.
- Activate the emergency action plan (EAP) in the case of an emergency.
Facility Attendant Application
We are not currently taking applications for the Facility Attendant Position. In order to be considered for employment starting in April 2021, please apply from February 1-26.
For questions, contact Dayton Einck, 515-294-4235, deinck@iastate.edu
Esports Game Room Assistant
The game room assistant is a critical component within the esports room who is responsible for the overall supervision of the room and equipment. They are also responsible to check out games/equipment, keep the facility organized, and maintain a safe and positive environment for all patrons. Occasional maintenance/updates on equipment within the facility may be required of the game room assistant when needed.
- Hours vary but may include days, nights, and/or weekend shifts
- Assistant must be able to work a minimum of 2 shifts per week (around 5-6 hours/week)
Responsibilities include:
- Enforce Recreation Service’s code of conduct and rules of the esports game room
- Monitor the game room and users
- Check out equipment such as games, controllers, keyboards, etc.
- Assist patrons with setup/instructions on equipment use when needed
- Keep the game room clean and organized
- Sanitize equipment when necessary
- Assist in maintaining inventory of games/systems/equipment/supplies
- Assist in repairing/updating equipment when instructed
- Notify supervisor of any equipment issues/repairs that may be needed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must be a currently enrolled Iowa State student (in good standing)
- Knowledge of video games and systems is strongly preferred
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently
- Ability to problem-solve and use conflict resolution skills
We are not currently taking applications for the Esports Game Room Assistant Position. Please check Access Plus for any future updates.
For questions, contact Nathan Pick, 515-294-4186, ndpick@iastate.edu
Aquatics
Lifeguard: Work in State and Beyer Pools. Lifeguards are responsible for the overall safety of all patrons and guests; in addition to checking pool chemicals during their shifts. All applicants must be currently certified in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED-PR. We recognize American Red Cross Certificates and Jeff Ellis & Associates Certifications.
Responsibilities include:
- Activating Emergency Action Plan (EAP) should the situation require it
- Enforce pool specific policies
For questions, contact Katie Todd, 515-294-2564, ktodd1@iastate.edu
Turf Management and Maintenance
Turf Management Maintenance: Recreation Services manages 110 acres of athletic grounds that are used by intramurals, sport clubs and several other outside groups throughout the spring, summer and fall. Main part of this Job is to maintain fields to the highest standard for all users.
Responsibilities include:
- General upkeep of outdoor facilities that include but not limited to: Mowing, edging, marking and painting athletic fields, irrigation repair, setting up for events, and similar miscellaneous tasks.
- Must be able to safely operate turf equipment and be able to work independently
Requirements:
- Must have a clean Driving Record
- Able to lift 50LBS
Turf Management Maintenance Application
For questions, contact Brent Cunningham, 515-294-4247, brentc@iastate.edu.
Indoor Facility Maintenance: Assist Area mechanics and Facility mechanic with the completion of work orders and perform other assigned tasks within Lied Recreation Center, State Gym and Beyer Hall.
Responsibilities include:
- Background knowledge of electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems
- Perform preventative maintenance on various types of equipment while using hand and power tools in a safe manner
- Complete work orders in a timely manner and the ability to work unsupervised
Requirements:
- Ability to work on a ladder or on a lift
- Ability to work in confined spaces
Indoor Facility Maintenance Application
For questions, contact Brent Cunningham, 515-294-4247, brentc@iastate.edu.
Facility Cleaning
Facility Cleaning Attendant: Assists Recreation Services in maintaining a clean and healthy environment within our Facilities. Cleaning Attendants are assigned specific areas and responsibilities within our 3 Facilities.
Responsibilities include:
- Cleaning and disinfecting exercise equipment
- Sweeping and mopping around equipment
- Emptying trash
- Dust mopping racquet ball and gymnasium floors
- Washing windows
- Dusting
- Other light cleaning duties
Facility Cleaning Attendant Application
For questions, contact Cindy Osborne, 515-294-6649, cosborne@iastate.edu.
Intramural Sports
Intramural Sports Referee: Intramural referees are facilitators of fun who referee various sporting events (flag football, basketball, volleyball, etc.) to ensure a safe, fair, and fun atmosphere is provided to all participants. Knowledge of the sport(s) you will be officiating is preferred but ultimately not always required.
Responsibilities include:
- Work as part of a team of referees to officiate intramural games to enforce intramural rules, policies, and procedures
- Interact with your peers throughout games and handle any potential complaints/issues/problems as they arise
- We work around your schedule of when you can work! You can also still play on an intramural team as well (in fact, it is encouraged!)
Intramural Sports Referee Application
For questions, contact Nathan Pick, 515-294-4186, ndpick@iastate.edu.
Fitness Programs
Fitness Instructor: Fitness Instructors are nationally certified to lead and instruct fitness classes to individuals with multiple fitness levels.
- Cue, plan and organize fitness class components and choreography.
- Create a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone in a fitness class.
- Provide high quality customer service and motivation techniques to class participants.
If you are currently certified use this application: Fitness Instructor Application
Those that are not certified, and want to become a fitness instructor, must first complete the Learn To Teach program. More information about our trainings and registration are available on our Learn to Teach/Train webpage.
For questions regarding Fitness Instructors, contact Muriel Hyndman, 515-294-3234, mhyndman@iastate.edu.
Personal Trainer: Personal Trainers are nationally certified to help clients reach their health and fitness goals.
- Conduct knowledge and skill based fitness assessments.
- Design progressive exercise programs for one-on-one or small group exercise sessions.
- Provide high quality customer service and motivation techniques to all clients.
If you are currently certified use this application: Personal Trainer Application
Those that are not certified and want to become a personal trainer must first complete the Learn To Teach program. More information about our trainings and registration are available on our Learn to Teach/Train webpage.
For questions regarding Personal Trainers, contact Nora Hudson, 515-294-6905, nhudson@iastate.edu.
Adventure Program
Adventure Program Staff: Employees of Adventure Programs provide quality customer service to participants in a variety of areas including the Equipment Rental Program, Rock Climbing Wall, Leading Trips, Teaching Workshops, and in the Bicycle Maintenance Program.
Responsibilities include:
- Rent equipment and register participants for trips and workshops at the Equipment Rental Desk
- Supervise participants at the Rock Climbing Wall in State Gym
- Provide safety checks and repairs for participant bicycles within the Bicycle Maintenance Program
- Lead and teach participants on a variety of trips and workshops throughout the year
Adventure Employee Application
For questions regarding all aspects of the Adventure Programs, contact Mike Anderson, 515-294-4196, mikea@iastate.edu.
Marketing
Marketing Specialist: create all photo, video, print, website, social media content for ISU Recreation Services. We look for eager, hard-working students to join our marketing department and provide fresh ideas to help achieve our goals.
Responsibilities may include:
- Design high quality materials for all ISU Recreation Services program areas.
- Manage @ISURecS social media accounts including: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, etc.
- Work set office hours every week. Photographers and videographers may have a flexible schedule.
- Be comfortable collaborating and encouraging peers on a day-to-day basis.
Marketing Specialist Application
For questions regarding Marketing Specialists, contact Raymond Schmidt, 515-294-6844, rschmidt@iastate.edu
Member Services Specialist
The Member Services Specialists will enjoy a fun work environment while gaining experience in business related skills and building career competencies in communication, professionalism, critical thinking and problem solving, intercultural perspectives, and more!
The Member Services Specialist serves as the first point of contact in Recreation Services’ Administrative Office. This position is responsible for delivering a premier experience when engaging with students, faculty, staff, and the Ames community. In this role, you will serve as an expert in account maintenance and member/guest engagement.
Responsibilities include:
- Answer phones
- Processing incidental sales such as: memberships, locker rentals, personal training sessions, Intramural fees, etc.
- Activate new ISU Cards
- Verify membership eligibility
- Run and analyze business reports
- Completing office-related tasks (e.g., filing, making copies, and data entry)
- Assist Recreation Services professional staff
Member Services Specialist Application
We are currently taking applications for the Member Services Specialist position. In order to be considered for employment, please submit an application using the link above.
For questions, contact Laura Bittner, 515-294-0654, lbittner@iastate.edu.
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