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We are looking for summer employees! Look for the AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER! option next to positions!

Recreational Sports employs over 350 students annually in such positions as Intramural officials, Rec Center employees, Aquatic Center lifeguards, Outdoor program and Fitness/Wellness employees and fitness instructors. Additionally, student assistants work in our offices, maintain our fields and work in a wide-variety of other capacities. Minimum wage or better is paid for these on-campus, easily accessible jobs. All employees must be registered for classes. Various positions become available at different times of the year.

Descriptions of jobs that are currently open are listed on this page along with a copy of the application. Please download the applications, fill it out and bring it to the appropriate Rec Sports Director.

Fitness/Wellness			contact: Kami Waden
Position:	Duties:	Requirements:	Availability:
Raider X and X2 Instructors	- Instruct fitness classes at set times.	No experience required, we will train you! We generally hold information sessions near the end of each semester to offer the training class. If you have experience, you can contact Chrissy for a 15-minute demonstration of the class you'd like to teach.	Available >>Application Contact: Chrissy Huffman
Fit/Well Office Assistant	- Conduct and evaluate a variety of fitness tests including blood pressure screening, skin fold percent body fat, flexibility, and vital lung capacity. -Explain the proper procedures for SRC aerobic fitness equipment and strength training equipment. - Perform Fit/Well Office duties to include reservation of equipment, registration of classes and programs, creation of attractive, informative bulletin boards and displays, distribution of flyers and health handouts, and tally of individual users. - Organize and lead workshops, seminars and clinics on a wide variety of wellness and fitness subjects. - Assist with fitness special events such as fitness xtravaganza, triathlons, etc. - Lead a healthy lifestyle which will promote a positive attitude towards work and general life.	-Have a working knowledge of the four components of fitness (cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition) as outlined by ACSM/AHA. - Have a working knowledge of the principles of nutrition; be able to relate this to overall fitness. - Have general computer skills and the ability to learn computer software such as Health Risk Analysis, nutritional evaluation and exercise testing and prescription. - Be able to organize thoughts and clearly communicate with patrons, employees and supervisors; display the qualities of promptness, responsibility, creativity, and time management. - Have a working knowledge of the components of wellness.	Available >>Application
Massage Therapists	The Texas Tech University Recreational Sports Department has an opening for a licensed massage therapist. The Recreational Sports Department will provide all needed equipment and supplies such as table, chair, sheets, crèmes, lotions, music, paperwork, etc. Also Recreational Sports will provide and administer the registration and administrative process. If applying for the summer term, the applicant will need to be available during the hours of 8:00am-7:00pm Monday- Friday, Saturday 12:00pm-6:00pm. If applying for the fall term, the applicant will need to be available during the hours of 8:00am-9:00pm Monday- Thursday, Friday 8:00am-7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm, and Sunday 12:00pm-7:00pm.This is a part-time position.	-provide Swedish and deep tissue massage, have experience in chair massages, be able to work with fit individuals, and maintain organized records and paperwork. Qualifications: License in Massage Therapy, Community CPR, and experience working with a diverse population.	Available >>Application
Personal Trainer Student Assistant	-Conduct and evaluate a variety of fitness tests including blood pressure screening, skin fold body composition, submaximal bicycle ergometer testing, flexibility, sit up abdominal strength and 4-8 repetition max strength tests. -Instruct patrons in the use of all SRC cardiovascular equipment and weight training equipment. - Prescribe cardiovascular, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility exercise programs to SRC patrons. -Organize and lead workshops, seminars and clinics on a wide variety of wellness and fitness subjects. - Lead a healthy lifestyle which will promote a positive attitude towards work and general life.	-Have a working knowledge of the four components of fitness (cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition) as outlined by ACSM/ACE. - Have a working knowledge of the principles of nutrition; be able to relate this to overall fitness. - Have general computer skills and the ability to learn computer software such as Health Risk Analysis, nutritional evaluation and exercise testing and prescription. - Be able to organize thoughts and clearly communicate with patrons, employees and supervisors; display the qualities of promptness, responsibility, creativity, and time management. - Have a working knowledge of the components of wellness.	Available >>Application Applications must be returned Friday, April 9. Interviews with be set up with qualified applicants.
Facilities			contact: Steve Waden
Position:	Duties:	Requirements:	Availability:
Red Shirts AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER!	- Clean equipment and machinery - Monitor the safety of the weight rooms - Swipe ID cards - Enforce all rules and regulations - Provide excellent customer service	- Ability to lift 45 lbs - Must be willing to work some Holiday hours - Willing to be CPR certified (free class)	Click here for an Application and return to the Main Office.

Outdoor Pursuits			contact: Jordan Messerer
Position:	Duties:	Requirements:	Availability:
OPC Staff	- Operate Rental Shop with excellent customer service - Plan, lead, and clean up trips - Provide first-aid on trips - Promote the OPC - Maintain rental and trip equipment - Supervise the climb wall	- Current Tech student with a valid Driver's License - Interest in backcountry travel	Application

Aquatics			contact: Melissa Hogle
Position:	Duties:	Requirements:	Availability:
Lifeguards AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER!	- Patron safety - Facility maintenance - Customer service	- Fall & Spring - Must be Red Crossed certified to interview - Summer - We will certify you if hired, but we prefer already certified. Preference is also given to those willing to teach classes 8 am-noon	>>Application -Summer Application
Swim Instructor	- Teach Red Cross swim lessons - Youth and adult	- Available Mon-Fri 8 am-noon - Work well with children - Good team work and attitude	None

Intramurals			contact: Jared McCauley
Position:	Duties:	Requirements:	Availability:
Officials	- Game Management - Make your own schedule Sport Availability: Spring: Basketball, Softball Fall: Football, Volleyball, Softball	- Attend a 2 week training course for the desired sport - Some basic knowledge of sports	Softball - Feb. 18 or 19 4on4football - Apr. 8 or 9
Office Workers	- Handle day-to-day operations of the intramural office - Run intramural sign ups - Excellent customer service	- We will work with your class schedule	None
Sports Clubs			contact: Jonathan Elliott
Position:	Duties:	Requirements:	Availability:
Sports Club Supervisor	-Supervisors will be required to work weekdays, weeknights and weekends - Weekly office hours – 2-5 hours - Weeknight visitation hours – 4-6 hours (depending on season) - Weekly Supervisor meeting – 1 hour - Must be extremely self-motivated and willing to work with diverse groups of people -Possess creativity and problem solving skills that allows work under minimal supervision - Must have communication skills that will allow the development of rapport with clubs - Attend mandatory Fall Training	Click Here for Document!	Application
Summer Sports Camp Counselors AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER!	- Each counselor is in charge of ten 7-13 year old kids - Supervise games	- Must be good with kids and love sports - Available May 19 - July 20, M-F from 8 am to noon	Applications Due April 1 Application

For more information on specific jobs, please link to the Professional Staff page. You can send an e-mail to the director who is specifically responsible for that area.