Students

Are you interested in learning more about Campus Recreation programs and operations? Do you want to gain valuable experience and build your resume? Join our team!

Campus Recreation employs 125+ students across diverse program areas each semester. Each job offers opportunities to learn skills, advance, meet new friends and get more involved in collegiate recreation, sports and fitness.

Work hours are always scheduled around your classes. Plus, we accept work-study, and some positions could fulfill requirements for an academic internship.

UM STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

• Facilities

  • Front desk and Equipment Desk Attendants (these positions have been filled for Spring 2024) : Student Facility Staff are front line representatives of the Fitness & Recreation Center. Desk attendants will provide customer service, monitor turnstile Griz Card access, manage cash collection, direct phone calls, oversee equipment/towel checkout and conduct daily cleaning duties.
  • Student Maintenance (these positions have been filled for Spring 2024): Student Maintenance Staff perform light janitorial duties during operational hours at the Fitness & Recreation Center. Duties consist primarily of wiping down and cleaning cardio and weight room equipment, as well as window and mirror cleaning. Days and hours can be flexible in order to fit class schedules, etc.
  • Custodian (these positions have been filled for Spring 2024): (students and non-students are eligible): Custodians at the Fitness & Recreation Center perform janitorial duties at both the FRC and the Grizzly Pool alongside our professional janitorial crew during non-operational hours. Work shifts are 8pm-midnight with flexibility in scheduled work days in order to fit personal schedules. 

• Intramural Sports

  • Intramural Official: An Intramural sports official is the foremost individual in the Intramural sports program.  Persons selected for these positions must demonstrate above average knowledge of the rules and officiating procedures of the game, be capable of controlling difficult game situations, and, without bias, be able to enforce the rules of the game.   They should maintain a positive attitude on-site and should always be striving to improve their officiating skills. Click here to apply!

• Grizzly Pool

  • Lifeguard: Providing direct supervision over the entire pool area, lifeguards maintain lifeguard skills through in-service and training. They follow and enforce all Grizzly Pool rules, regulations and policies.  Successful applicants will receive Lifeguard certification training. Click here to apply!
  • Swim Instructor: Swim instructors teach swim lessons to individuals of all ages and skill levels according to Grizzly Pool standards and guidelines. They follow and enforce all pool rules and policies.  Applicants must have current CPR/AED and First Aid certification. Click here to apply!

• Fitness Programs

  • Fitness Instructor: Certified Fitness instructors serve Campus Recreation participants by providing fun, effective, and safe fitness classes every week! Group Fitness Instructors advance the mission of Campus Recreation by preparing and facilitating exercise experiences within several different formats including, Mind & Body, Cycling, HIIT, Strength, Dance, and Cardio. Click here to apply! 
  • Personal Trainer: Certified Personal Trainers serve Campus Recreation participants by designing individualized training programs tailored to the health and fitness goals of their clients. Personal Trainers advance the mission of Campus Recreation by providing accountability, exercise prescription, and motivation to aid their clients in achieving more. Click here to apply!

• Outdoor Program

  • Front Desk: Employees of the University of Montana Outdoor program are responsible for helping and signing customers up to rent outdoor equipment, classes, trip, and answer questions related to the center. In addition, Outdoor Program staff is responsible for cleaning and maintaining rental equipment along with the department itself. Employees can also be guides, trip leaders, and educators dealing with rafting, kayaking, skiing, rock climbing, backpacking, camping, and biking. The employees that guide or lead trips are responsible for running pre trip meetings, attending van training, along with staying current with first-aid, CPR training. Click here to apply!

• University Golf Course

  • Golf Course Grounds Crew: Grounds Crew is responsible for all turf grass maintenance – Including mowing, weed eating, irrigation, bunker maintenance, other duties as assigned. Click here to apply!
  • Golf Course Pro Shop: Pro Shop staff is responsible for all front of the house customer service – Including answering phones and making tee times, all point of sale transactions, selling merchandise, renting clubs/carts, all duties related to golf course operations. Click here to apply!

• Youth Camps

  • Assistant Director: Assist the Camp Director in the design and implementation of Youth Camps at The University of Montana through the Campus Recreation department. Actively participate and supervise the overall daily camp operations. Hire, supervise, and, train camp Lead Instructors and Counselors. Collaborate with the Director and Lead Instructors to develop and administer a comprehensive camp designed to provide an opportunity for children and teens to explore a variety of non-motorized recreational opportunities. Assist in developing the overall policies, guidelines, and procedures and work to administer a consistent method to enforce them. Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all staff and participants. Click here to apply!
  • Lead Counselor: Assist in planning Youth Camps, at The University of Montana through the Campus Recreation department. Support marketing and counselor recruitment efforts. Lead the hiring and training of counseling staff. Assist in improving and expanding the existing curriculum, policies, guidelines, and procedures. Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all staff and participants. Work as a team with camp director, assistant directors, two other lead counselors, counselors, and other Campus Recreation staff. Supervise and assist counselors throughout the camp day, assuring safety, smooth transitions, and successful activities. Encourage and support campers and parents in feeling welcome. The Lead Counselors will report to the Youth Camps Assistant Directors. Click here to apply!
  • Counselor: Assist in planning Youth Camps, at The University of Montana through the Campus Recreation department. Support marketing and counselor recruitment efforts. Lead the hiring and training of counseling staff. Assist in improving and expanding the existing curriculum, policies, guidelines, and procedures. Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all staff and participants. Work as a team with camp director, assistant directors, two other lead counselors, counselors, and other Campus Recreation staff. Supervise and assist counselors throughout the camp day, assuring safety, smooth transitions, and successful activities. Encourage and support campers and parents in feeling welcome. The Lead Counselors will report to the Youth Camps Assistant Directors.  Click here to apply!