Employment

University Recreation + Wellness (UREC) strives to create a student employment experience that is developmental, community-oriented, and impactful. UREC aimes to hire students who are teachable, engaged, welcoming and growth-oriented.

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

Spring Hiring has closed!  We will open entry-level applications again in the Fall semester.

How to Apply

To apply to entry-level positions, visit Workday Student and search "Find Jobs for Students".

• Once on the application portal, search "UREC Hourly Positions". All positions will apply to this ONE application, there are not separate applications, you will have the opportunity to indicate your interest in specific positions in later steps in the hiring process.
• Applicants must be enrolled in classes at the University of Arkansas unless otherwise specified.

To apply to rolling positions, see instructions for each below:

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

 

Position Overviews

Administration Office Assistant	Aquatics Lifeguard Swim Lesson Instructor	UREC Sports UREC Sports Official UREC Sports Supervisor	Facility Operations Maintenance 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.