Are you interested in making a difference? Do you want to be part of the largest student employee team on Campus that is passionate about enhancing the lifestyles of healthy living for the UAB community and beyond?

The UAB University Recreation offers a variety of positions with flexible hours, practical work experience, and a fun work environment, all with a great on-campus location. Other benefits of employment within University Recreation include:

  • 50% off half locker rental
  • 10% off PowerZone items
  • 2 Free monthly guest passes
  • Free Unlimited F45
  • No Fee for Intramurals Participation
  • 75% off Outdoor Equipment rentals
  • At-Cost Adventure Recreation Trips
  • At-Cost for Personal Training Sessions
  • At-Cost for Swim Lessons
  • At-Cost for Massage Therapy
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Flexible scchedules
  • Opportunities to cross-train through the different areas within our department
  • Opportunities to develop customer service skills, conflict resolution abilities, positive peer to peer relationships, and many other transferrable skills
  • Discounted First Aid/CPR/AED certifications
  • Student Development opportunities
  • Positive resume builder and references

University Recreation is the largest student employer on campus, with over 200 student employees running the day-to-day operations of our facilities, programs and services. With positions ranging from lifeguarding to member services, you will find your place with UAB URec. Explore all available positions below and apply today!

Please note that all positions are posted on Hire-A-Blazer and all applications must be submitted via the Handshake portal.

Positions with University Recreation:

  • Adventure Recreation - Adventure Rec Intern (Unpaid Internship)

    Position Overview

    • Assist with administrative tasks to support the day-to-day operations of the Adventure Recreation Area
    • Monitor safety of all class participants through effective communication, demonstration, and corrective exercise cueing
    • Assist in planning creating, organizing, executing, and evaluating Adventure Recreation programming and special events such as the Grand Slam and trips

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  • Aquatics - Lifeguard
    Aquatics - Lifeguard

    Position Overview

    • Respond to all medical and non-medical emergencies in the aquatics area
    • Perform all necessary lifeguarding skills as certified by American Red Cross
    • Assist in set up, tear down, group management, and swim testing (when applicable) for varied aquatic events

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  • Competitive Sports - Intramural Official
    Competitive Sports - Intramural Official

    Position Overview

    • Officiate and enforce intramural policies at all intramural sports and events
    • Manage a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for all competitive sports participants
    • Monitor nightly practices for Club Sports

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  • Competitive Sports - Program Assistant
    Competitive Sports - Program Assistant

    Position Overview

    • Assist with the preparation of Competitive Sports game day operations
    • Train, Evaluate and coach up officials
    • Assist with the maintenance, organization, and cleanliness of our playing and storage areas

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  • Competitive Sports - Administrative Intern (Unpaid Internship)

    Position Overview

    • Assist with administrative tasks to support the day-to-day operations of the Competitive Sports Area
    • Help plan and facilitate team meetings
    • Assist in planning, creating, organizing, executing, and evaluating Competitive Sports programming

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  • Facilities - Fitness Attendant
    Facilities - Fitness Attendant

    Position Overview

    • Obtain a working knowledge and understanding of fitness equipment and fitness environment
    • Provide a safe, clean, and inclusive environment by maintaining fitness center and equipment
    • Provide exceptional customer service to students and members using the fitness center

    Pay: Starting at $7.25/hour

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  • Facilities - Operations Attendant
    Facilities - Operations Attendant

    Position Overview

    • Provide a safe, clean, and inclusive facility for students, members and guests
    • Enforce all University Recreation policies and procedures throughout the facility
    • Provide exceptional customer service and assist patrons with concerns, questions and incidents/accidents
    • Monitor all student, member check-ins to the facility

    Pay: Starting at $7.25/hour

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  • Fitwell - Graduate Assistant of Fitness

    Position Overview

    • The Graduate Assistant of Fitness is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations and management of Fitness and Wellness Services at UAB University Recreation.
    • This position will work closely with the Assistant Director of Fitness to develop, design, and maintain fitness offerings that speak to and encourage a healthier lifestyle.

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  • FitWell – Group Fitness Instructor
    FitWell – Group Fitness Instructor

    Position Overview

    • Provide fitness instruction to class participants.
    • Monitor safety of all class participants through effective communication, demonstration, and corrective exercise cueing.
    • Enforce all program policies and procedures as it pertains to the class and facility.

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  • FitWell - Fitness & Wellness Intern (Unpaid Internship)

    Position Overview

    • Assist with administrative tasks to support the day-to-day operations of the FitWell Area
    • Help plan and facilitate team meetings
    • Assist in planning, creating, organizing, executing, and evaluating FitWell programming, and special events such as Blazer Lift-Off and Yoga on the Green

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  • Marketing - Social Media (Unpaid Internship)
    Marketing - Social Media (Unpaid Internship)

    Position Overview

    • Create, schedule, and post engaging content for all major social media platforms
    • Develop social media campaigns for URec facilities, programs, services, and special events
    • Assist with monitoring social media channels and responding to any inquires

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  • Marketing - Graphic Designer (Work Study Available)
    Marketing - Graphic Designer (Work Study Available)

    Position Overview

    • Create engaging print and digital marketing assets
    • Assist with scheduling content for digital signage and social media
    • Assist with distributing printed marketing assets

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  • Marketing - Photographer/Videographer (Work Study or Unpaid Internship)

    Position Overview

    • Capture engaging photos and/or videos to support the creative process of marketing content for all URec facilities, programs, service, and special events including
    • Assist with maintaining a consistent identity of University Recreation by following the departmental brand guidelines while meeting University’s marketing requirements
    • Think creatively and develop a robust photo and video library for printed and digital content

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  • Marketing - Marketing Assistant (Work Study Only)
    Marketing - Marketing Assistant (Work Study Only)

    Position Overview

    • Create, schedule, and post engaging content for all major social media platforms
    • Develop social media campaigns for URec facilities, programs, services, and special events
    • Assist with monitoring social media channels and responding to any inquires

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  • Marketing - Special Events (Work Study Only)

    Position Overview

    • Assist in planning creating, organizing, executing, and evaluating Special Events
    • Assist with communicating with sponsors and partners
    • Help plan and facilitate team meetings

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  • Membership - Membership Attendant

    Position Overview

    • Sell all types of membership and guest passes through CSI software
    • Enroll patrons in all programs such as camps, classes, and other activities
    • Reviewing new memberships and other membership related documents on a daily basis to ensure no mistakes and member accounts are properly set up

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URec Student Employee Learning Outcomes:

  • As a result of working for University Recreation, student employees will develop a sense of community by building relationships through effective communication and teamwork to foster resiliency.
  • As a result of working for University Recreation, student employees will be able to demonstrate decision-making and problem-solving skills acquired through training, experiences, and evaluations.
  • As a result of working for University Recreation, student employees will be able to demonstrate professionalism by holding themselves and their coworkers accountable.
  • As a result of working for University Recreation, student employees will be given opportunities for professional development to prepare them for a future career.

In alignment with the UAB Division of Student Affairs, University Recreation is committed to the professional development of our student staff and leaders.
Students working for University Recreation will be equipped with many of the following Career Ready Competencies:

  • Professionalism
  • Practical Leadership & Management
  • Cultural Humility & Global Fluency
  • Civic Identity & Commitment to Service
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Technology

 

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