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As the largest employer of students at USF St. Petersburg, Campus Recreation prioritizes the student employment experience for comprehensive professional development. Our positions are crafted to equip students with the tools and training necessary for a lifetime of success, both personally and professionally.

We seek friendly, enthusiastic individuals who will champion the health and well-being of our members. Explore the diverse range of employment opportunities available with Campus Recreation today!


Our department is committed to hiring students using the Handshake employment database. Access Handshake to see which positions we are currently searching to fill.


STUDENT EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS

Aquatics

Lifeguard

The primary responsibility as a lifeguard is to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring, ensure the safety of patrons by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors, able to solve on-the-job issues and enforce pool policies.

Sport Programs

Officials and Sport Managers

Officials and Sport Managers are responsible for keeping the integrity of the game and providing a safe environment for all participants involved. There is no prior experience necessary. All sport specific training will be provided to ensure you are ready to take on the challenge and succeed as soon as you step into your first game.

Marketing

Marketing Staff

This position plays a pivotal role in promoting programs, events, and facilities to enhance student engagement and participation. This position requires creative thinking, strategic planning, and effective communication skills to reach target audiences and drive awareness of Campus Recreation offerings.

Fitness Center

Fitness Center Assistant

Fitness Center Assistants (FCAs) are responsible for prevention and response to unsafe or potentially harmful situations, cleaning the fitness equipment, providing members with excellent customer service, selling memberships and day passes, checking out equipment to members, managing facility access, communicating information and needs with Fitness Center Team Leads and Campus Recreation professional staff, as well as meeting any needs that might arise within the Fitness Center. There is no prior experience necessary.

Group Fitness Instructor

The primary purpose of this position is to provide inclusive exercise classes for the USF St. Petersburg community by leading multiple fitness classes per week.

Personal Trainer

The primary purpose of this position is to assist Campus Recreation personal training clients with reaching their health and fitness goals through hands-on fitness coaching and  developing exercise routines for their clients.

Outdoor Recreation

Boathouse Staff

The Boathouse staff are responsible for prevention and response to unsafe or potentially harmful situations, cleaning the waterfront equipment, providing members with excellent customer service, checking out equipment to members, communicating information and needs with Waterfront Coordinator. There is no prior experience necessary.

The Edge

Edge and Events Staff

The primary purpose of this position is to monitor The Edge during open recreation hours as well as private events. Responsibilities include: checking out equipment to members, ensuring safe operation of all games and systems, and providing excellent customer service to all patrons.  There is no prior experience necessary.

Employees of the year

2023/2024 Employees Of The Year

Maya Shaffer

Boathouse Staff

Aaron Kern

Edge Staff

Zoe Singeisen

Fitness Center Assistant

Molly Tolson

Group Fitness Instructor

Abbey Reubens

Lifeguard

Santiago Salazar Parra

Marketing Staff

Finnley Theil

Personal Trainer

Belen Valdivieso

Sports Manager

Alexander Newman

Sports Official