Student Employment

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!

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.

Our student employment application is open year-round. The positions available on the application to apply for may change at any given time; if the position is listed on the application, we are accepting applications for it. 

Our main recruitment cycles are in March (3/1-3/31) for summer and fall start dates and in October (10/1-10/31) for winter and spring start dates. During these cycles, the large majority of our teams are hiring, including entry-level positions. Best consideration dates (typically mid-month) are sometimes used in these large cycles to help us manage the volume of applicants. 

Between our main recruitment cycles, our application is open on a rolling basis for positions with openings. The positions listed on the application will change based on need. While we occasionally hire for entry-level positions between large cycles, most of the positions that accept rolling applications require some kind of relevant experience or certification.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not keep applications "on file." If you apply for a job you are not qualified for or for a position not listed on the application, your application will be discarded. 

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. Job descriptions for most positions are available here.

• Adventure Program: Trip Leaders, Bike Shop Mechanics, Challenge Course Facilitators, Adventure Staff (Rental Desk & Indoor Bouldering Area), Climbing Wall Staff, and Climbing Wall Setters*
• Aquatics, Community Programs, and Safety: Lifeguards**, Aquatic Technicians, Lifeguard Instructors**, Safety Instructors, Swim Instructors*, Pickleball Instructors*, Tennis Instructors*, and Injury Prevention & Care Office Assistants
• Business/Creative Services: Marketing Assistants, Graphic Designers*, Member Services Representatives, Photographers*, and Videographers*
• Club Sports: Supervisors
• Esports:
  • Facilities Team: T.E.C. Floor Technicians, T.E.C. Desk Assistants
  • Creative Team: Broadcast Assistants*, Casters*, Observers*, Social Media Specialists*, Team Managers, and Video Editors*
• Facility Staff: Special Event Staff, North Campus (Eppley & OAC) Staff, South Campus (Ritchie) Staff, Operations Assistants, and Weight/Fitness Staff
• Golf Course: Grounds Staff and Pro Shop Staff
• Fitness Programs: Group Fitness Instructors*, Personal Trainers**
  • Group Fitness Instructors: Some group fitness positions do require a formal certification. All Instructors will be required to complete one training semester before being eligible to instruct classes solo. Please see this website for more information about becoming a group fitness instructor.
• Intramural Sports: Officials

*Positions with an asterisk do not require a formal certification, but do require relevant experience/knowledge to apply. More information is available on the job description.

**Positions with a double asterisk do require a formal certification to apply. More information is available on the job description.