Student Employment

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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.

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Standard Position Requirements:

  • Handshake Application
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Available Resources: 

RecWell Student Employment Opportunities

Area

Position

Pay

Application
Dates

Handshake
Job #

Adventure Center

Adventure Center Assistant

$10.10

Jan. 19 - Mar. 31

7422122

Aquatics

Lifeguard

$11

 

 

Fitness & Wellness

Group Fitness Instructor

$12 - $22

Ongoing

6701389

Fitness & Wellness

Personal Trainer

$15 - $22

 

 

Fitness & Wellness

Wellness Receptionist

$10.10

 

 

Guest Services

Guest Services Specialist

$10.75

 

 

Ice Arena

Operations Assistant

$10.10

 

 

Ice Arena

Skating Instructor

 $10.75 - $20

 

 

Ice Arena

Maintenance Assistant

$10.10

 

 

Intramural Sports

Intramural Sports Official - Soccer

$10.10

 

 

Intramural Sports

Intramural Sports Official - Volleyball

$10.10

 

 

Intramural Sports

Intramural Sports Official - Flag Football

$10.10

 

 

Intramural Sports

Intramural Sports Official - Softball

$10.10

 

 

Intramural Sports

Intramural Sports Official - Basketball

$10.10

 

 

Kent State of Well-being

Peer Educator

$10.10

 

 

Outdoor Facilities

Outdoor Facilities Assistant

$10.10

Mar. 15 - Apr. 15

7427281

Outdoor Facilities

Student Groundskeeper

$10.75

Mar. 15 - Apr. 15

7427265

Marketing

Marketing Assistant

$10.10

 

 

Marketing

Graphic Designer

$10.75

 

 

Marketing

Videographer

$10.75  

 

 

Marketing

Web Designer

$10.75  

 

 

Marketing

Photographer

$10.75  

 

 

Operations

Operations Recreation Assistant / Tri-Rec Assistant

$10.10

 

 

PEAK Summer Camp

PEAK Summer Camp Counselor

$10.75

Jan. 20 - Apr. 1

7427292

Student Personnel

Student Personnel Specialist

$10.75