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.

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CHALLENGE COURSE FACILITATOR

FSU Challenge is a Campus Recreation program aimed at providing the opportunity for groups to experience quality team-building. The program focuses on helping groups come closer together, overcome differences, learn about each other, build self-esteem, and have fun. Facilitators will tailor the activities to teams, allowing them to take the lessons they’ve learned on the course back to the office, classroom, and real life. Our courses are located on beautiful Lake Bradford at the FSU Lakefront Park and are open to FSU students, faculty and staff as well as to the surrounding community. Apply here by Friday, November 1.

FITNESS FLOOR STAFF

The Dr. Bobby E. Leach Student Recreation Center and Fitness & Movement Clinic hire students each semester to fill positions as Fitness Floor Staff. In this position, you will provide exceptional customer service and troubleshoot any general questions, serve as a first responder or second responder during all non and life threatening emergencies, and oversee safety and cleanliness on the fitness floor. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 1 at this link.

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. The deadline to apply is Monday, December 2 at this link.

LAKEFRONT OPERATIONS STAFF

Apply to work on the Lakefront Operations team at the FSU Lakefront Park. The Lakefront Operations staff provides exceptional customer service and troubleshoots any general questions regarding facility and equipment usage. They manage facility access at the Lakefront Park and oversee rental and sale of items. Staff also conduct continuous surveillance of the park to ensure safety of patrons and facility upkeep. Apply here by January 31, 2025.

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. 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 & Staff
  • Climbing Wall Staff
  • Competitive Sports Facility Attendant
  • Court Monitor
  • F45 Training Coach
  • Fitness Facility Attendant
  • Group Fitness Instructor
  • Intramural Sports Officials – to get on our email list for future opportunities, fill out this Interest Form
  • Maintenance Staff
  • Marketing Assistant
  • Member Services Associate
  • Sport Club Supervisors

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.