Employment

University Recreation is one of the largest employers of students on campus. We continue to seek students who are enthusiastic and dedicated, and exemplify professionalism, responsibility and initiative. UREC student employees benefit from an engaging and supportive work environment, where students can gain professional experiences and vital career development skills regardless of their career path.

Current UREC Student Positions

• Recreational Sports:  Officials, Program Assistants, IM Sports Manager
• Fitness and Wellness:  Fitness Specialist, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Program Assistant, Lead Supervisor
• Facility Operations:  Facility Assistant, Facility Technician, Facility Supervisor, Building Manager
• Marketing:  Marketing Assistant, Graphic Designer, Videographer, Photographer
• Events:  Reservation Assistant, Event Assistant, Event Supervisor, Lead Supervisor
• West Georgia Outdoors:  WGO Assistant (Climbing Wall and WGO Rental Center), WGO Supervisor and Trip Leader, WGO Manager and Trip Leader

Employee of the Month

University Recreation (UREC) is extremely proud of all of its student employees and the continuous hard work and dedication they put forth to making UREC better each day.  Each month, all areas select an Area MVP. Out of this group of MVP's, the Employee of the Month is selected. Below are the April winners.

April Employee of the Month: Faith Jones

Faith is the social liaison for the facilities team this semester. This was the first semester rolling this out in facilities and she has really taken initiative with this despite being homebound. Faith sent multiple emails ont to the staff with birthday shoutouts, quotes about staying optimistic during the COVID-19 pandemic, and started a mental health advocacy Instagram page about a month ago (@leapoffaiitthh). Faith has been continuously giving the facilities team resources and ideas of ways to occupy the time and the UREC team is lucky to have her as a part of the UREC family!

 

Area MVPs

Building Manager MVP: Gabby Whatley

Comp Sports MVP: TeQuann Butler

Events MVP: Kayla Wynn

Fitwell MVP: Jasmine Houston

Marketing: Madison Murphy

WGO MVP: Malachi Ivey

Currently Hiring

Click the job title below for direct link to job application. Applications will open August 1, 2020 and will close on August 24, 2020.

• Event Assistants (application link coming soon)
• Facility Assistants (application link coming soon)
• Fitness Specialists (application link coming soon)
• Marketing Videographer (application link coming soon)

Job Benefits

• Networking opportunities
• Management experience
• On-the-job training
• Flexible hours
• On-campus job
• Transferable skills
• Opportunity for advancement/raises

Preferred Skills

• Collaborative
• Willingness to learn
• Hard working
• Responsible
• Problem Solver

Recruitment Information Sessions

Join UREC staff for a virtual panel discussion/Q&A to learn all you need to know about working for UREC. Both sessions will cover the same information. Click on the session date for the Google Meet link.

• August 12 virtual session | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
• August 18 virtual session | 4:30-5:30 p.m. 

Area Instagram Takeovers

• Marketing Videographer | August 17 from 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Facility Assistant | August 17 from 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Fitness Specialist | August 19 from 12:15 - 12:45 p.m.
• Events Assistant | August 19 from 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.