Student Employment
We want you to know what to expect before joining our Recreation and Wellness Services team. With that in mind, please review the following information and consider the commitment you are making prior to completing your application materials. Student employees in the Recreation and Wellness Services are entrusted to represent the department and the Kent State University community. In doing so student employees must be professional and demonstrate positive interactions to support students, colleagues, and the community.
Interested in working with us? Complete the form link below to be added to our list for job posting updates!
Student Employment Interest Form
For more information and to apply online, click on the program area below.
Standard Position Requirements:
- Handshake Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Available Resources:
- Kent State University Career Exploration and Development (website)
- How to Write a Resume (website)
- How to Write a Cover Letter (website)
Complete List of Employment Opportunities & Current Openings:
Additional job opportunities for the fall semester will be posted after July 1, 2024.
Please check this website or Handshake for the latest information.
Area | Position | Pay | Application Dates | Handshake Job # |
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Adventure Center | Adventure Center Assistant | $10.75 / $12 | ||
Aquatics | Lifeguard | $11.75 | ||
Club Sports | Club Sports Assistant | $10.75 | ||
Fitness & Wellness | Group Fitness Instructor | $13.50 - $25 | ||
Fitness & Wellness | Personal Trainer | $13.50 - $22 | ||
Fitness & Wellness | Wellness Receptionist | $10.75 | ||
Guest Services | Guest Services Specialist | $11.50 | ||
Ice Arena | Operations Assistant | $10.75 | ||
Ice Arena | Student Instructor | $15.50 - $25 | ||
Ice Arena | Maintenance Assistant | $10.75 | ||
Intramural Sports | Intramural Sports Official | $10.75 | ||
Kent State of Well-being | Certified Peer Educator | $10.75 | ||
Outdoor Facilities | Outdoor Facilities Assistant | $10.75 | ||
Outdoor Facilities | Student Groundskeeper | $11.50 | ||
Marketing | Marketing Assistant | $10.75 | ||
Marketing | Graphic Designer | $11.50 | ||
Marketing | Videographer | $11.50 | ||
Operations | Operations Recreation Assistant / Tri-Rec Assistant | $10.75 | ||
PEAK Summer Camp | PEAK Summer Camp Head Counselor | $13.50 | ||
PEAK Summer Camp | PEAK Summer Camp Supervisor | $12.50 | ||
PEAK Summer Camp | PEAK Summer Camp Counselor | $11.50 | ||
Student Personnel | Student Personnel Specialist | $11.50 |