There are no deadlines to apply to work at Campus Rec, as we accept applications on a rolling basis. However, peak hiring times include August/September for the Fall, January/February for Spring, and April for the Summer. Choose up to four program areas of interest within your application. If one or all units are not currently hiring, your application will stay on file and be reviewed when positions become available.

Important Information

• International Students please read the ISSS employment information.
• Social security card or passport will be required upon offer of employment.
• Applications are active for one academic year and will expire on June 30.

• Adventure Rec
• Aquatics
• Campus Bike Center
• Club Sports/Field Staff
• Event Management
• Greek Cup
• Group Fitness
• Ice Arena
• Instructional Kitchen
• Intramural Activities
• Marketing
• Member Services
• Personal Training
• Student Wellness
• Youth Summer Camp

1. Review Your Materials

We highly encourage applicants to have the Career Center review their resume and cover letter before submitting the application.

2. Submit an Online Application

A resume and cover letter are not required to apply for entry-level positions. A resume and cover letter may be required to apply for promotional positions. Paper applications are not accepted.

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 receive an interview.

Reapplying at Campus Rec

If you would like to reapply for employment with Campus Recreation, you can do so here, login. You’ll need to update your availability, semester applying to, resume and cover letter, and unit preferences before resubmitting.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Campus Rec

Campus Recreation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the alternative email address below to contact us about your interest in employment at campusrecemployment@illinois.edu, or you may send your resume to campusrecemployment@illinois.edu, or you can call us at (217) 333-4066.

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