Student Employment
University Recreation & Wellness is one of the largest student employers on campus and employment with us is more than a paycheck! Student employees develop important career and personal skills, meet new people, and support the entire UMD community by encouraging all to be active and live well.
We are currently in our large recruitment cycle for Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 start dates. Most of our teams are accepting applications. The application will close on March 31, 2024.
We are currently accepting applications for summer 2024 and fall 2024 start dates for positions on most of our teams. The current application cycle is March 1-March 31, 2024. On March 31, the application will close for about a week before re-opening around April 8. The re-opened application will operate on a rolling basis and will only include positions who are still accepting applications, which is typically a very limited number of roles and these roles often require a specialized certification or experience.
Students who apply between March 1 and March 31 can expect to hear back sometime in April or May.
Want to learn more about our application process and employment at RecWell? Join us for an Employment Information Session!
- Thursday, March 7, 2PM-3PM in the Eppley Multipurpose Room
- Wednesday, March 13, 5PM-6PM in the Eppley Multipurpose Room
- Friday, March 29, 10AM-11AM via Zoom [Registration required- sign up here]
We are currently in our main recruitment cycle for Summer 2024 and Fall 2024. Not all positions are accepting applications for the summer. Please review the list of positions below for more information. Job descriptions of each position are available here.
- Adventure
- Bike Shop Mechanic: Fall only
- Climbing Wall Staff: Summer and fall
- Climbing Wall Setter: Fall only
- Challenge Course Facilitator: Summer and fall
- Rental Desk Staff: Summer and fall
- Trip Leaders: Summer and fall
- Aquatics & Community/Safety Programs
- Aquatic Supervisors: Summer and fall
- Lifeguards: Summer and fall
- Lifeguard Instructors: Summer and fall
- Safety Skill (CPR) Instructors: Summer and fall
- Swim Instructor: Fall only
- Pickleball Instructors: Fall only
- Business & Creative Services
- Active Terp Brand Ambassador: Summer and fall
- Member Services Representatives: Summer and fall
- Photographers: Summer and fall
- Club Sports Supervisors: Fall only
- Esports
- Casters: Fall only
- Graphic Designers: Fall only
- Social Media Specialists: Fall only
- Videographers: Fall only
- Video Editors: Fall only
- Facilities
- North Campus Facilities: Summer and fall
- South Campus Facilities: Fall only
- Operations Assistants: Summer and fall
- Golf Course
- Grounds: Summer and fall
- Pro Shop: Summer and fall
- Fitness Programs
- Group Fitness Instructors: Summer and fall
- Personal Trainers: Summer and fall
- Weight/Fitness Staff: Summer and fall
When making hiring decisions, we look for students who demonstrate a connection to our Mission & Values; who have strong work ethic and are reliable; and who have put time, thought, and effort into their application. Applicants should submit accurate and personalized answers to each question on the application and submit only their own work for all uploads and other requested materials.
We receive hundreds of applications each semester- you should want yours to stand out. Answers that are copied and pasted from online sources (including AI) blend in with dozens of other applications. Tell us why you are uniquely prepared for this role!
Currently, enrolled UMD students who are service-oriented, reliable, and have a passion for inspiring others to be active and live well are encouraged to apply. RecWell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
RecWell has over 20 different positions for students of all abilities and interests. The hiring period for some positions varies throughout the year and depends upon need. Below is a full list of all student employee positions.
- Adventure Program: Trip Leaders, Bike Shop Mechanics, Challenge Course Facilitators, Outdoor Equipment Rental Desk Staff, and Climbing Wall Staff & Setters
- Aquatics and Community Programs: Lifeguards*, Lifeguard Instructors*, Safety Instructors, Swim Instructors, Pickleball Instructors, and Tennis Instructors
- Club Sports: Supervisors
- Esports*: Broadcast Assistants*, Casters*, Observers*, Photographers*, Graphic Designers*, Social Media Specialists*, Videographers*, and Video Editors*
- Facility Staff: North Campus (Eppley & OAC) Staff, South Campus (Ritchie) Staff, Armory Staff, and Operations Assistants
- Golf Course: Grounds Staff and Pro Shop Staff
- Fitness Programs: Group Fitness Instructors*, Personal Trainers*, and Weight/Fitness Staff
- Intramural Sports: Officials and Scorekeepers
- Business Services: Active Terp Outreach Team, Active Terp Brand Ambassadors, Graphic Designers*, Member Services Representatives, and Photographers*
*Positions with an asterisk require valid certifications and/or relevant experience/knowledge to apply.
To connect with RecWell professional staff regarding employment opportunities email