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

Closes on Oct. 1

8158135

Aquatics

Lifeguard

$11

 

 

Club Sports

Club Sports Assistant

$10.10

 

 

Fitness & Wellness

Group Fitness Instructor

$12 - $22

 

 

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

Student Instructor

 $10.75 - $20

 

 

Ice Arena

Maintenance Assistant

$10.10

 

 

Intramural Sports

Intramural Sports Official

$10.10

Closes Sept. 24

8154526

Kent State of Well-being

Peer Educator

$10.10

 

 

Outdoor Facilities

Outdoor Facilities Assistant

$10.10

 

 

Outdoor Facilities

Student Groundskeeper

$10.75

 

 

Marketing

Marketing Assistant

$10.10

 

 

Marketing

Graphic Designer

$10.75

 

 

Marketing

Videographer

$10.75  

 

 

Operations

Operations Recreation Assistant / Tri-Rec Assistant

$10.10

 

PEAK Summer Camp

PEAK Summer Camp Counselor

$10.75

 

 

Student Personnel

Student Personnel Specialist

$10.75