Employment Opportunities

Are you interested in working at the Hamilton Recreation Center? If so:

Download an employment application form and an availability form.
Check with the Financial Aid Office to see if you are eligible for work study.
Turn in your completed application with availability form to the Rec. Center Front Desk.

Students who are interested in physical activity, sports, and/or kinesiology are good candidates for the many part-time jobs generated by the large variety of programs and services offered at the Rec Center. Students may apply for any position. Positions include: Building Managers, Laundry Room Attendant, Reception Attendant, Fitness Area Attendant, Personal Trainers, Child Care Attendants, Group X Instructors, Climbing Wall Attendants, Life Guards, Wellness Office Attendants, Special Events Support Staff, and Intramural Sports Game Officials or Scorekeepers.

The positions listed above are described below :

Building Manager

Job Description: Building Managers (BM) supervise the entire Recreation Center and all of its employees. BMs are responsible for overall facility operations, enforcing the rules and regulations of the rec. center, enacting the safety plan when appropriate, and any additional tasks that may be assigned. This position will require responsible and effective communication with participants at all times. They will be responsible for opening and/or closing the facility. BMs are expected to promote other campus recreation programs or fitness events and classes.

Job Requirements:

Positive leadership abilities, responsibility, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm are required.
All Recreation Center employees must be CPR, First Aid and AED certified (we will provide certification dates and trainings).
Adherence to the Colorado Mesa University Recreation Center employee handbook (which holds uniform guidelines, staff policies, expected behaviors and duties) is required.
Attend all BM trainings, monthly staff meetings and other such specified requirements.
Check email and voice messages frequently and respond promptly.

Child Care Attendant

Job Description: Child Care Attendants (CCA) is responsible for caring for children ages 6 months to 10 years of age. They are responsible for providing a safe and welcoming environment for children to play. CCAs should create and implement a variety of fun and entertaining activities, and enforcing the rules to the children. CCAs are expected clean and maintain the child care area.

Job Requirements:

A positive attitude, passion for working with children, creativity, and enthusiasm are required.
All Recreation Center employees must be CPR, First Aid and AED certified (we will provide certification dates and trainings). This position also requires Infant/Child CPR and AED.
Adherence to the Colorado Mesa University Recreation Center employee handbook (which holds uniform guidelines, staff policies, expected behaviors and duties) is required.
Attend all CCA trainings, monthly staff meetings and other such specified requirements.
Check email and voice messages frequently and respond promptly.

Climbing Wall Attendant

Job Description: Indoor Climbing Wall Attendant are responsible for the day to day operation of the Colorado Mesa Unviersity Recreation Center climbing wall. Staff is required to supervise all climbing activities including completion of liability waivers by participants, safety technique and belay instruction, belaying of single climbers, supervision of climbers with partners, and maintenance of all climbing wall equipment. This position will require responsible and effective communication with participants at all times. They will be responsible for opening and/or closing the facility. Climbing wall staff is expected to promote other campus recreation programs or fitness events and classes.

Job Requirements:

Positive leadership abilities, responsibility, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm are required.
Facilitate a safe climbing environment at all times.
All Recreation Center employees must be CPR, First Aid and AED certified (we will provide certification dates and trainings).
Adherence to the Colorado Mesa University Recreation Center employee handbook (which holds uniform guidelines, staff policies, expected behaviors and duties) is required.
Attend all indoor climbing wall trainings, monthly staff meetings and other such specified requirements.

Fitness Attendant

Job Description: Fitness Attendants (FA) supervise the weight room and cardio area. FAs will assist participants with daily activity; including equipment orientation, spotting, basic fitness information, etc. They will be asked to assist with special events and workshops. General cleaning of the equipment and fitness area is required. FAs will be responsible for monitoring the safety of participants. They will be responsible for supervising the weight room and cardio area, enforcing the rules and regulations, offering strength/cardio equipment orientations, providing good customer service, communicating with other attendants as well as the Manager or Wellness and Group Fitness on a regular basis, and any additional duties that may be assigned. FAs are expected to promote other campus recreation programs or fitness events and classes.

Job Requirements:

A positive attitude, love of fitness, and enthusiasm are required.
A background in Kinesiology, Health Science or related fitness activity preferred but not required.
All Recreation Center employees must be CPR, First Aid and AED certified (we will provide certification dates and trainings).
Adherence to the Colorado Mesa University Recreation Center employee handbook (which holds uniform guidelines, staff policies, expected behaviors and duties) is required.
Attend all FA trainings, monthly staff meetings and other such specified requirements.
Check email and voice messages frequently and respond promptly.

Group Exercise Instructor

Job Description: Group X Instructors lead group exercise classes. Each instructor will provide a fun and safe environment (physically and emotionally). Instructors will hold class in a 50 minute format which includes warm up, workout, cool down. Group X Instructor will be scheduled for specific classes. They will be responsible for preparing a routine for that class including safety, technique, and motivational cues. They will be responsible for setting up 20 minutes prior to class, cleaning the room after class, provide good customer service, enforcing the rules and regulations, communicating with other instructors as well as the Manager or Wellness and Group Fitness on a regular basis, and any additional duties that may be assigned. Instructors are expected to promote other campus recreation programs or fitness events and classes.

Job Requirements:

A positive attitude, love of fitness, a passion for helping others, and enthusiasm are required.
Previous teaching or participation experience is preferred.
A nationally accredited group exercise certification is preferred but not required. All Recreation Center employees must be CPR, First Aid and AED certified (we will provide certification dates and trainings).
Adherence to the Colorado Mesa University Recreation Center employee handbook (which holds uniform guidelines, staff policies, expected behaviors and duties) is required.
Attend all GX trainings, monthly staff meetings and other such specified requirements.
Check email and voice messages frequently and respond promptly.

Intramural Official

Job Description: Intramural Officials will officiate Intramural Team Sports including Flag Football, Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Volleyball, and other Seasonal Team Sports. Work under the supervision of the Student Supervisor of Intramural Sports along with the Manager of Intramural and Club Sports. This position will require attendance for the mandatory training and evaluation sessions. Officiating is a seasonal employment opportunity with scheduling based on weekly performance evaluations.

Job Requirements:

All Recreation Center employees must be CPR, First Aid and AED certified (we will provide certification dates and trainings).
Assist in setting up equipment for evening and/or weekend activities.
Assist in examining facilities for safety hazards.
View and follow the Intramural Sports contest and enforce the rules judiciously as possible.
Oversee the Intramural Sports contest and ensure participation takes place in a safe manner.
Assist in completing any forms that are in need of completing after contests.
Assist in closing down the activity area and collecting equipment at the conclusion of the activities.
Thorough knowledge of the Colorado Mesa University Intramural Sports Handbook.
A thorough knowledge of the Sports being officiated.
Physical ability to keep up with the sports being officiated.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Intramural Scorekeeper

Job Description: Intramural Scorekeeper will keep score of Intramural Team Sports including Flag Football, Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Volleyball, and other Seasonal Team Sports. Work under the supervision of the Student Supervisor of Intramural Sports along with the Manager of Intramural and Club Sports. This position will require attendance for the mandatory training and evaluation sessions. Being a scorekeeper is a seasonal employment opportunity with scheduling based on weekly performance evaluations.

Job Requirements:

All Recreation Center employees must be CPR, First Aid and AED certified (we will provide certification dates and trainings).
Assist in setting up equipment for evening and/or weekend activities.
Assist in examining facilities for safety hazards.
Scorekeeper of all Intramural Activities as well as the timer.
Assist in completing any forms that are in need of completing after contests.
Assist in closing down the activity area and collecting equipment at the conclusion of the activities.
Thorough knowledge of the Colorado Mesa University Intramural Sports Handbook.
A thorough knowledge of the Sports being officiated.
Possess good written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Possess a focused attitude, without being side-tracked.

LifeGuard

Job Description: Lifeguard enforces the rules and regulations of the aquatics center, enacting the safety plan when appropriate, and any additional tasks that may be assigned. This position will require responsible and effective communication with participants at all times. They will be responsible for opening and/or closing the facility. Expected to promote and assist with other aquatics programs.

Job Requirements:

All Aquatics Center employees must be CPR, First Aid and AED certified (we will provide certification dates and trainings).

Safety
Public Relations
Cleanliness
Controls conditions by supervision, prevention and enforcement of facility rules.
Ensures that only cardholding patrons utilize the facility and that all guests pay a fee.
Creates a positive and safe experience for all patrons.
Teaches classes if applicable.
Supervises lap and recreational swims, enforcing rules and regulations.
Provides surveillance and observation of pool deck locker rooms and immediate area.
Performs appropriate maintenance and housekeeping duties listed on duty roster.

Personal Trainer

Job Description: Personal Trainers (PT) design fitness programs, implement the programs, and motivate each client on an individual basis. When taking a client through a workout the trainer will focus on the client, their safety, needs, and how to best achieve their fitness goals. Each program will incorporate the five components of fitness. They will be asked to assist with special events and workshops. PTs will be responsible for monitoring the safety of their clients. They will be responsible for supervising and motivating each client through the entire workout. PTs will need to provide good customer service, communicate with Fitness Attendants as well as the Manager or Wellness and Group Fitness on a regular basis, and any additional duties that may be assigned. Attendants are expected to promote other campus recreation programs or fitness events and classes.

Job Requirements:

A positive attitude, love of fitness, a passion for helping others, and enthusiasm are required.
A background in Kinesiology, Health Science or related fitness activity is required. A nationally accredited personal trainer certification is preferred (with certain training options it is not required).
All Recreation Center employees must be CPR, First Aid and AED certified (we will provide certification dates and trainings).
Adherence to the Colorado Mesa University Recreation Center employee handbook (which holds uniform guidelines, staff policies, expected behaviors and duties) is required.
Attend all PT & FA trainings, monthly staff meetings and other such specified requirements.
Check email and voice messages frequently and respond promptly.

Reception Attendant

Job Description: Reception Attendants (RA) are the first impression of the Recreation Center. They are responsible for controlling access to the rec. center while providing a high level of quality customer service (i.e. - greeting and providing program information). RAs need to be knowledgeable in the activities, events of the rec. center in order to inform participants. RAs are also responsible for checking in/out recreation equipment, acting as a resource, dealing with money, answering telephones, enforcing the rules and regulations of the rec. center, and any additional tasks that may be assigned. RAs are expected to promote other campus recreation programs or fitness events and classes.

Job Requirements:

A positive attitude, passion for serving others, and enthusiasm are required.
All Recreation Center employees must be CPR, First Aid and AED certified (we will provide certification dates and trainings).
Adherence to the Colorado Mesa University Recreation Center employee handbook (which holds uniform guidelines, staff policies, expected behaviors and duties) is required.
Attend all RA trainings, monthly staff meetings and other such specified requirements.
Check email and voice messages frequently and respond promptly.

Wellness Office Attendant

Job Description: Wellness Attendants (WA) will provide support for wellness programming. This will include researching health and wellness topics, making contacts on and off-campus, developing educational material, and facilitation of wellness events. WAs are responsible for helping with the prep and clean-up of wellness events. WAs will need to provide good customer service, communicate with other staff as well as the Manager or Wellness and Group Fitness on a regular basis, and any additional duties that may be assigned. WAs are expected to promote other campus recreation programs or fitness events and classes.

Job Requirements:

A positive attitude, love of helping and educating, creativity, and enthusiasm are required.
A background in Kinesiology, Health Science or related health promotion activity preferred but not required.
All Recreation Center employees must be CPR, First Aid and AED certified (we will provide certification dates and trainings).
Adherence to the Colorado Mesa University Recreation Center employee handbook (which holds uniform guidelines, staff policies, expected behaviors and duties) is required.
Attend all WA trainings, monthly staff meetings and other such specified requirements.
Check email and voice messages frequently and respond promptly.