Campus Recreation

A Place For Everyone.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Student Affairs

Employment

Contact

Campus Recreation
ARC, Suite 1430
201 East Peabody Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-3806
campusrec@illinois.edu

Staff Intranet

Employment

Welcome to the Campus Recreation employment opportunities site. Here you'll find current listings of available positions within Campus Recreation as well as general employment information.

Part-Time Positions

Application Process

The hiring process for Summer/Fall 2010 is now open. Campus Recreation is an equal opportunity employer which is committed to having a diverse and customer oriented workforce. Special consideration is given to those students supporting their academic endeavors through the federal work study process.

  1. Attend an Information Session
    Information sessions will be held to introduce the employment opportunities available within Campus Recreation. Application for employment cannot be submitted or considered without attendance at one of these sessions.

    All Information Sessions are held in the ARC – Clements Auditorium.

    Information sign-ups are now available at this time. Please select an information session date.

  2. Submit an Application, Cover Letter, and Resume
    Applications and attachments are being considered until April 9, 2010. After April 9, any submitted applications will be archived until the next hiring cycle.

    Visit the Career Center for information about creating a quality resume and cover letter.

  3. Interview
    If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the respective unit to schedule a date and time for the interview. Due to the large number of applications, not every applicant will be selected for an interview.

    All submissions from applicants who are not selected for an interview will remain on file until the next hiring cycle. However, you will need to attend another information session to be considered.

Thank you for your interest in Campus Recreation. If you have any questions, please e-mail Michael Danielson.

Benefits of Working for Campus Recreation

Employees of Campus Recreation will receive the following benefits after completion of their probationary period:

  • Flexible work schedule. Employees are allowed to secure substitutes to cover their shifts and management works to accommodate employees' academic/alternate schedules.
  • Fun, recreational environment and on-campus locations.
  • Interaction and networking with students, faculty and staff.
  • Career development and practical leadership opportunities.
  • Develop leadership and teamwork skills at Campus Recreation leadership retreats.
  • Be part of various committees to improve Campus Recreation.
  • Earn promotions and gain a higher role within the Division.
  • Earn awards and recognitions from supervisors and the entire Division.
  • Free membership to employees not registered in class.
  • 15 free Group Fitness passes per semester and 10 for summer session (available with direct supervisor).
  • Free CPR/BBP/AED certification classes offered to Campus Recreation employees.
  • Strength and Conditioning offers one free Movement Assessment and Fitness Consultation per semester (contact Fitness Coordinator and Graduate Assistant).
  • Free Swim Lessons, as space is available (contact Aquatics Assistant Director).
  • 3 free complementary Free Skate passes per semester (available with ARC office secretary).
  • 3 free guest passes per semester (contact supervisor).
  • Each department is offered one free entry per event that Intramurals offers for a Campus Recreation team—majority of team must be current Campus Recreation employees (contact Events Coordinator and Intramurals Assistant Director).

Read About Our Positions

Student employees

For more information about student employment, contact Michael Danielson.