Student Employment

APS, Federal Work Study, and Regular Student Worker positions are available

Campus Recreation

Explore the job descriptions for available positions within Campus Recreation by clicking the tabs below. To apply, click the "Apply Now" button under the relevant program tab.

If you qualify for a FWS or APS position and have applied through JobX, please complete an interest form by clicking the "Apply Now" button for the releavant program area.

Aquatics | Now Hiring
Lifeguards:
- Lifeguards must be American Red Cross Lifeguard certified
- Ensure patron safety on pool deck and in water
- Maintain clean and sanitary work area
- Work as part of a team to provide preventative attention and response in emergency situations
Please complete an Aquatics Employment Interest Form to apply for a position with our Aquatics team.

For more information, please contact:
Contact: Jarod Teague | teaguelj@etsu.edu | 423-439-7975
Operations
Facility Assistants:
- Provide customer service, assistance, and information to facility users
- Work as a team to ensure the operation of a safe and clean facility
- Enforce facility policies related to facility access, dress code, safety, and security
- Perform Equipment Desk duties including, but not limited to, operating recreational services software, providing checkout and check-in services of locker keys and equipment, and towel/laundry service
- Assist with the set-up, break-down, and cleanup of special events held within the facility
- Other duties as assigned
If you are interested in working for Operations, please complete an Operations Employment Interest Form.

For more information, please contact:
Contact: Jarod Teague | teaguelj@etsu.edu | 423-439-7975
Fitness
Group Fitness Instructors:
- Provide exceptional customer service to group fitness participants
- Work as a team to ensure the successful operation of group fitness initiatives and promote others’ classes
- Enforce facility policies related to facility access, dress code, safety, and security
- Perform duties including, but not limited to, teaching recurring group fitness classes, tracking participants via the CPA Member Portal, and maintaining studio cleanliness
- Assist with the set-up, break-down, and cleanup of special fitness events held within the facility
- Knowledge of the facility’s Emergency Action Plan and respond to incidents and accidents within the facility as prescribed by the EAP
- Attend scheduled trainings at the beginning of each semester and monthly meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Personal Trainers:
- Provide exceptional customer service to personal training clients
- Work as a team to conduct personal training promotion events such as Trainer Tuesday
- Enforce facility policies related to facility access, dress code, safety, and security
- Perform duties including, but not limited to, conducting free consultations, providing effective training to clients, leading small group training programs, tracking participant progress and completion, maintaining client confidentiality and records, and assisting with special events
- Assist with the set-up, break-down, and cleanup of special fitness events held within the facility
- Knowledge of the facility’s Emergency Action Plan and respond to incidents and accidents within the facility as prescribed by the EAP
- Attend scheduled trainings at the beginning of each semester and monthly meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Personal Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors are required to hold an American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification and a group fitness or personal training certification from a nationally recognized agency.

Not certified? No problem! Learn how you can earn your certification while you work as a Fitness & Wellness Assistant.

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For more information, please contact:
Contact: Shaina Reins | reinss@etsu.edu | 423-439-7982
Wellness
Fitness and Wellness Assistants:
- Provide customer service, assistance and information to Wellness Corner users
- Work as a team to ensure the successful operation of wellness initiatives
- Enforce facility policies related to facility access, dress code, safety, and security
- Perform duties including, but not limited to, cleaning of the Wellness Corner or fitness studios, restocking Wellness Corner supplies (coffee/tea bar, snacks, coloring pages, crayons, pamphlets, etc.), completing laundry including Wellness Corner and Yoga blankets and accessories, and preparing a variety of items for events
- Assist with the set-up, break-down, and cleanup of special events held within the facility
- Knowledge of the facility’s Emergency Action Plan and respond to incidents and accidents within the facility as prescribed by the EAP
- Attend scheduled trainings at the beginning of each semester and monthly meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Wellness Ambassadors:
- Provide customer service and coaching to Wellness Coaching clients
- Work as a team to ensure the successful operation of wellness initiatives
- Enforce facility policies related to facility access, dress code, safety, and security
- Perform duties including, but not limited to, creating materials for the Wellness Corner (pamphlets, activities, etc.), preparing materials for wellness seminars, programs, and events, present wellness seminars, programs, and events, and maintain client confidentiality and tracking
- Assist with the set-up, break-down, and cleanup of special events held within the facility and across campus
- Knowledge of the facility’s Emergency Action Plan and respond to incidents and accidents within the facility as prescribed by the EAP
- Attend scheduled trainings at the beginning of each semester and monthly meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Wellness Ambassadors are required to hold an American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification, a NASPA CPE, and Mental Health First Aid Certification. Learn how you can earn your certifications as you work by participating in our Wellness Ambassador Preparation Course.

For more information, please contact:
Contact: Halie Darby | wellness@etsu.edu | 423-439-7983
Intramural Sports
Officials:
- Provide fair application of the playing rules during intramural competition including, but not limited to: flag football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and softball
- Assist with set-up and tear-down of facility operations
- Attend in-service trainings and meetings
  Additional tasks as assigned
Program Assistants:
- Assist with participant registration and sign-in
- Record scores during intramural competitions
- Assist with set-up and tear-down of facility operations
- Attend in-service trainings and meetings
- Additional tasks as assigned
For more information, please contact:
Contact: Trey Potter | potterld@etsu.edu| 423-439-7977
Outdoor Adventure
OA Attendants:
- Assist patrons by providing basic climbing safety information and demonstrating proper climbing technique and belay instruction
- Administer and manage registration for programs, belay certification tests, and other related materials
- Provide team building and aerial adventure course facilitation for organized groups and open high challenge course programs
- Facilitate discussions, encourage participants, and support individuals and groups in their learning experience
- Attend in-service trainings and meetings
- OA Attendants must be American Red Cross CPR/AED certified
- Other certifications, such as Wilderness First Aid, ACCT Challenge Course Facilitator I, or PCIA Climbing Wall Instructor, are recommended but not required
Additional Opportunities:

Opportunities for Trip Leader, Rental Equipment Attendant, and Buc Bike Attendant available for employees upon hire and additional training.

Please click the button below to complete an Outdoor Adventure Employment Interest Form. Outdoor Adventure is not currently accepting applications.

Apply Here

For more information, please contact:
Contact: Eric Payne | payneeb@etsu.edu| 423-439-7981
Marketing & Communications
Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designer will assist with providing promotional designs, creating displays, facility signage, brochures, social media content, and other marketing materials for ETSU Campus Recreation’s facilities and programs.

Minimum Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in graphic design, digital media, or a related field
- Experience working in programs such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Procreate, or Canva
- Must have a flexible schedule and be willing to work evening/weekend Campus Recreation events
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge of Programs and Services offered by Campus Recreation
- Teamwork Skills
- Multitasking Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Experience with Computer Design Tools
- Adaptive and Flexible in Design Strategy
Videographer

Assist with photography, videography, storytelling, social media content, and other marketing materials for ETSU Campus Recreation’s facilities and programs.

Minimum Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in Marketing or Media and Communications
- Experience working in programs such as Adobe Cloud: Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.
- Must have a flexible schedule and be willing to work evening/weekend Cmapus Recreation events
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge of Programs and Services offered by Campus Recreation
- Teamwork Skills
- Multitasking Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Experience with Computer Design Tools
- Adaptive and Flexible in Design Strategy
Marketing & Communications is not currently accepting applications.

For more information, please contact:
Contact: Shaina Reins | reinss@etsu.edu| 423-439-7982

If you have futher questions or need assistance, please email: campusrec@etsu.edu

Graduate Assistant Positions

The Department of Campus Recreation at East Tennessee State University is seeking two (2) graduate assistants for 2025-2026 academic year in the following areas: outdoor adventure (1) and facility operations & aquatics (1).

The goal of our graduate assistantship program is to foster the development of up-and-coming recreational professionals by immersing them in a hands-on recreational facility. Graduate assistants will gain knowledge in their primary program area, as well as student employee management and development, leadership theory, and risk management.

Payment & Compensation
Tuition waiver (eligible for both in-state/out of state students); Stipend of a minimum of $12,600 for academic year; Funding for professional development including NIRSA sponsored state, regional, and national events and conferences; Opportunity for hourly summer employment.

Required Qualifications
Applicants should have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Graduate assistants must be admitted to the ETSU graduate school and accepted to their graduate program of choice. All graduate assistants must be currently certified in American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid or obtain certification within 45 days of employment.

All positions require a successful evaluation to renew for second year. Graduate assistants must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Graduate assistant may work early mornings, evening, weekends, and during extended university breaks (fall break/spring break).

To Apply
Follow instructions as outlined in job description below.

Facility Operations & Aquatics Graduate Assistantship
Reporting to the Coordinator of Operations & Aquatics, the Graduate Assistant of Operations & Aquatics will assist with the oversight of a 120,000 square foot recreation center that includes an 8-lane, indoor swimming pool.

Job Duties:
- Assists in the recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, and supervision of Operations and Aquatics student staff members that serve as Facility Assistants and Lifeguards.
- Support the Coordinator of Operations and Aquatics with scheduling staff using WhenToWork software for all facility hours, programming, and special events (staffing, setup, breakdown) and assume responsibility for filling in if necessary.
- Assist in leading semester and monthly in-service training.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of all emergency action plan procedures and be responsible for daily and weekly facility walk-throughs and inspections.
- Participate in instructing Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR classes for the campus and community.
- Assist in monitoring staff certifications, monthly CPR checks and other record keeping.
- Maintain paperwork, spreadsheets, filing, and participation counts with regards to Aquatic Programs.
- Assist in inputting maintenance work orders and communicating with University facilities regarding status of projects.
- Assist in minor fitness equipment maintenance and coordinates equipment maintenance repair with contracted technician and student maintenance team.
- Ensure equipment inventory is up-to-date in Recreation Management Software and assist. the coordinator in surplus and replenishing daily use equipment as needed.
- Complete monthly, semester, and annual reports on facility usage.
- Attend bi-monthly Campus Recreation staff meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and, or the ability to obtain during the first 45 days of employment *Department will cover expense of certifications
- American Red Cross LGI and American Red Cross WSI, or ability to obtain within 6 months from start date. *Department will cover expense of certifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) year of experience working in a collegiate recreation department, recreational program, collegiate athletics, or related field.
- Experience with When2Work employee scheduling software, Innosoft Fusion Recreation Software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
To apply for the Facility Operations & Aquatics Graduate Assistantship, please email a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three (3) professional references to Jarod Teague, Coordinator of Operations and Aquatics, at teaguelj@etsu.edu.
Outdoor Adventure Graduate Assistantship
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventure, the Outdoor Adventure Graduate Assistant (Field Lead) will assist with the development, marketing, implementation, and evaluation of Campus Recreation Outdoor Adventure programs pertaining to day and overnight trips, instructional clinics, Buc Bikes program, and University Woods trail system.

Job Duties:
- Assist with recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of outdoor staff including Tripping Staff, Outdoor Instructors, and Bike Attendants.
- Manage tripping, Buc Bike, instructional, and trail facilities and equipment (marketing, display, demo, maintenance, cleaning and repair, etc.)
- Assist marketing team with necessary materials and production of elements to promote Outdoor Adventure events.
- Develop and implement a campaign to expand and develop a broader reaching and more robust tripping program.
- Assist with design and implementation of day and overnight trips.
- Assist with design and implementation of instructional clinics.
- Collaborate with campus-based members to schedule and deliver special events and reservations.
- Assist with maintaining point of sale system (Fusion) for trips, clinics, and the Buc Bikes program.
- Assist with program delivery of day and overnight trips, clinics, biking, group facilitation events, and other Outdoor Adventure Events.
- Assist in the direction and maintenance of the University Woods trail system.
- Assist with in-service trainings including American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid.
- Assist in monitoring program spending and expenses.
- Attend bi-monthly Campus Recreation staff meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- One (1) year of experience as an undergraduate outdoor program staff or equivalent with experience in trip design and leadership
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and extended university breaks
Preferred Qualifications:
- A combination of experience in the components of comprehensive outdoor adventure programs including, but not limited to climbing wall (top-rope & sport lead), bike maintenance, aerial & high adventure experience, group processing & facilitation experience, and trail building experience
- Experience driving a large van with a trailer
- Wilderness First Aid/Responder Certification
To apply for the Outdoor Adventure Graduate Assistantship, please email a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three (3) professional references to Eric Payne, Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventure, at payneeb@etsu.edu.