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Employment

Be a Part of Our Team

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Students are encouraged to become involved in Campus Recreation as employees in a variety of challenging positions. The staff works together as a team and every person is important to the success of our programs. We invest in our staff members (training and feedback) in order to provide the best possible working environment and success in the job. You can start by filling out our online interest form, but make sure to read the "how to apply" section below!


Job Titles and Descriptions
Title
Description
Graduate Assistants

Graduate Assistants are part of the professional staff in Campus Recreation. Responsibilities include supervision of recreation facilities and staff, planning, promoting and implementing activities and events, as well as assist in general department operations, program development and new initiatives. Compensation includes tuition remission and a monetary stipend for the fall and spring semesters.

2008-09 Academic Year
We are seeking qualified candidates for the '08-'09 academic year with the possibility of a two year appointment. Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 18th. Qualified candidates will be invited for interviews (at the NIRSA Nat'l conference in Austin April 2nd-4th) and beginning April 28th.

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Recreation Supervisor (Graduate student or Upper Classman) Supervise the recreation facilities during the evenings. Oversee student support staff aand handle all office inquiries. Mostly closing shifts(7-11pm) Sundays - Thursdays and (7-10pm) Fridays.

Fitness Center Attendant Monitor the Recreational Fitness Center, check ID's, regular maintenance of machines and cleaning, enforcement of FC policies and assistance to patrons.

Gymnasium Lobby Attendant

Monitor entrance to Woodruff Hall, check ID's, sign in all participants, help supervisor enforce policies and procedures.

Weekend Building Attendant

Monitor activity/usage of the building on weekends during non-recreation hours. Record all activity, provide assistance to visitors and provide general information as needed.

Lifeguards Lifeguard poolside 25 yard, 4 lane pool. During the school year: two, three or four hour shifts are available. Adult lap swimming only. Other responsibilities include collecting ID's and testing water chemical levels. During the summer: 8:30am-4pm Mon-Fri. Rotate with two other guards. and enforce rules, swim tests, and general pool supervision of camps, learn to swim groups and adult lap swimming sessions. (Nassau County Lifeguard certification and current CPR for the professional rescuer required).

Group Fitness (Aerobics) Instructor

Lead group fitness classes according to specialty. Some experience required, certification preferred. Reimbursement for ACE or AFAA certification.

Office Assistant Light typing and computer work, answering phones, record keeping, assist with department projects and some errands. Artistic ability helpful for assisting with bulletin boards and promotional projects.

Intramural Game Assistants Officiate or scorekeeping at intramural sport games.



How to Apply

For a student recreation staff position:
  • Complete a University application form and verify work study status at the Center for Career Development in Post Hall.

  • Call or check with the Recreation office for the date, time and location of the next staff recruitment meeting.

  • Attend a staff recruitment meeting - BRING YOUR RESUME!

  • At the staff recruitment meeting, an overview of the department, jobs available and expectations are presented followed by an opportunity for Q&A. Anyone who is interested in a position at that time is welcome to fill out an application at the end of the meeting. Qualfied candidates will be called for interviews (usually) within a week of the recruitment meeting.

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Contact
For additional information, please contact:

Campus Recreation
Adelphi University
Woodruff Hall, Upper Level
1 South Avenue
P.O. BOX 701
Garden City, NY 11530-0701

p - 516.877.4242/4243

Office hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


This page last modified on February 26, 2008.
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