Employment

University Recreation + Wellness (UREC) strives to create a student employment experience that is developmental, community-oriented, and impactful.

UREC relies on nearly 300 student employees in a variety of positions to maintain facilities, programs, and services. We hire twice per year - first in September for positions starting in the spring semester, and second in February for summer and fall positions. 

UREC Employment Benefits: 

• Transferable and Marketable Experience 
• Advancement within department 
• Flexible Scheduling 
• Professional Development and Support 
• FREE CPR Certification 

Open Positions

Fall 2025 UREC Position Applications will open AUGUST 25! Find us at the On-Campus Job Fair the first week of classes!

Group Fitness Instructor - email Chelsea Hoffman (cmhoffma@uark.edu) a copy of your resume and GFI certification.

Group Fitness Monitor - interested in becoming a Group Fitness Instructor, but don't have your certification? Email Chelsea Hoffman (cmhoffma@uark.edu) a copy of your resume.

Swim Lesson Instructor - email Jacob Rawlings (jsrawlin@uark.edu) a copy of your resume.

UREC Personal Trainer - email Erin Brackenridge (embracke@uark.edu) a copy of your resume and PT certification.

Graphic Designer or Photographer/Videographer - email urechr@uark.edu and we can provide hiring information.

How to Apply

Visit the University of Arkansas Careers page to apply for open positions and to review job-specific information (duties, qualifications and requirements). 

• Click the link for External Applicants if you are not already a University employee.
• Click the link for Internal Applicants if you are currently a University employee.
• Once on the application portal, copy and paste the job title above you are interested in in the search bar to apply.
• Applicants must be enrolled in classes at the University of Arkansas unless otherwise specified.

Position Overviews

Administration Office Assistant	Aquatics Lifeguard Swim Lesson Instructor	UREC Sports UREC Sports Official UREC Sports Supervisor	Facility Operations Maintainance Assistant Facility Assistant UREC Crew Service Center Attendant Facility Supervisor Student Manager
Fitness Group Fitness Monitor Group Fitness Instructor - Certified & Non-Certified Personal Trainer - Certified &  Non-Certified	Wellness Wellness Peer Educator Peer Wellness Coach	Marketing Photographer Graphic Designer Social Media Manager	UREC Outdoors Outdoor Attendant Outdoor Trip Leader Bike Mechanic

Please contact UREC Human Resources at urechr@uark.edu with any questions.