FSU Campus Recreation employs nearly 600 people annually including 45 full-time professional and maintenance staff, graduate assistants, and over 500 students across its various program areas.
Student Job Opportunities
All student jobs are part-time and balance work with academic requirements. Some jobs require certifications; others need no experience and come with free training. See what opportunities are available now and coming up in the future.
Hiring Now!
LIFEGUARD
Apply to be a Lifeguard at the Leach Pool and FSU Lakefront Park! You do not need to be lifeguard certified at time of application – we will train you in house. Apply here by March 27, 2026 to be considered.
CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER
Campus Recreation Personal Trainers will gain experience working with clients, fitness program recommendations, time management and leadership. Certified Personal Trainers will be responsible for recruiting and building own clientele base and providing a professional and quality fitness experience for all clients and patrons of the Bobby E. Leach Center and Fitness and Movement Clinic. It is an expectation that Certified Personal Trainers are to obtain their CPR/First Aid Certification for the Professional Rescuer before training any clients. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis at this link.
Future Opportunities
Campus Recreation hires throughout the year for its many student positions. Check back regularly for information on these and other student job opportunities.
- Camp Flastacowo Counselor
- Challenge Course Facilitator
- Climbing Wall Staff
- Court Monitor
- Fitness Facility Attendant
- Fitness Facility Maintenance Staff
- Fitness Floor Staff
- Group Fitness Instructor
- Intramural Sports Officials – to get on our email list for future opportunities, fill out this IM Officials Interest Form.
- Lakefront Operations Staff
- Maintenance Staff / Field Crew
- Marketing Assistant
- Member Services Associate
- Outdoor Pursuits Trip Leader
- Sport Clubs Supervisor
- Sport Facility Attendant
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer as a Fitness Coach with FSU Campus Recreation! Fitness coaches work with clients through pre-programmed workouts to help them reach their fitness goals. This opportunity is for volunteers only and is not a paid position. Email Kaitlyn Hussung at khussung@fsu.edu for more information.
Full-Time Job Opportunities
Openings on our professional staff including facility managers, program coordinators, administrative support, and maintenance teams are posted on the Florida State University Job Site hosted by the Office of Human Resources. Visit the site and search for “recreation” to find our current listings.
