Student Employment

We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis. Positions may be added or removed from the applicatoin at anytime based on need. Applicants who apply after October 31 can expect to hear back within 4-6 weeks.

Our formal Spring 2026 hiring cycle closed on October 31, 2025. Applicants who applied between October 1-31 during our formal hiring cycle can expect to hear back by December.

Find student job descriptions (including for positions that are not currently available) here.

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, 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 and Community Programs: Lifeguards**, Aquatic Supervisors**, Lifeguard Instructors**, Safety Instructors, Swim Instructors, Pickleball Instructors, and Tennis Instructors
  • Lifeguards: Applicants are required to have a Lifeguarding certification and be able to complete a basic swim skills test.
  • Aquatic Supervisors: Applicants are required to have a Lifeguarding certification in addition to a Pool Operator certification and license.
  • Lifeguard Instructors: Applicants must have BOTH a Lifeguard certification AND a Lifeguard Instructor certification.
• Club Sports: Supervisors
• Esports*: Broadcast Assistants*, Casters*, Observers*, Photographers*, Graphic Designers*, Social Media Specialists*, Videographers*, and Video Editors*
• Facility Staff: Event Staff, North Campus (Eppley & OAC) Staff, South Campus (Ritchie) Staff, Armory 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: Please see this website for more information about becoming a group fitness instructor.
    • The appropriate certification is required for most instructor positions (ex: Cycling, Yoga, Barre, etc.) Instructor applicants for Boxing, AquaFit, and DanceFit are not required to have a certification, but most possess experience in the respective activity as well as teaching/coaching/instructing.
    • All Group Fitness Instructors must complete one training semester before they are able to instruct classes on their own.
  • Personal Trainers: A recognized Personal Training certification and CPR certification is required to apply.
• Intramural Sports: Officials
• Business Services: Marketing Assistants, Graphic Designers*, Member Services Representatives, and Photographers*

*Positions with an asterisk do not require a formal certification, but do require relevant experience/knowledge to apply.

**Positions with a double asterisk do require a formal certification to apply.