Work with Campus Rec

Looking for a job on campus that’s more than just a shift? Campus Recreation hires students who want to build leadership skills, gain experience and be part of a team that keeps the Rec running every day. Working at the Rec allows you to get involved, meet people and develop skills that go beyond the classroom.

We offer entry-level roles with the opportunity to grow into student leadership roles.

What You’ll Gain

Working at Campus Recreation means more than just a job:

  • Leadership and professional development
  • Career readiness
  • Hands-on experience in your area of interest
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • A strong sense of community

General Requirements

To work with Campus Recreation, you must:

  • Be a Montclair State University
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
  • Be in good academic standing
  • Be available for shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends (between 5:45 a.m. and 12 a.m.)

Ready to Apply?

Explore Roles

  • Maintain and clean equipment and spaces
  • Restock supplies and organize fitness areas
  • Support a safe and welcoming environment
  • Enforce facility policies
  • Maintain lifeguard certification (or get certified through us)
  • Work across multiple campus pool locations
  • Participate in trainings and in-service sessions
  • Support programs and events in aquatics

Summer opportunities available, including potential housing for full-time lifeguards!

Not certified yet? We can train you! 

  • Enforce Intramural policies with participants while maintaining professionalism.
  • Officiate/score keep Intramural Sports games to ensure a safe and fun atmosphere.
  • Market/promote Intramural Sports and events to the campus community.
  • Attend sport clinics and trainings to learn sport rules and policies.
  • Be available to work nights.

Fitness Roles

  • Instruct and lead group fitness classes with attendance up to 50 participants per class in a safe, motivating and engaging environment.
  • Set up and break down equipment for classes.
  • Promote group fitness classes to the campus community.
  • Potential opportunities to learn other class formats and receive advanced certifications.

Please Note: Group Fitness Certification is required prior to beginning employment from ACE, ACSM, AFAA or equivalent. Specialty certifications are accepted on a departmental needs basis in addition to the Group Fitness Certification requirement.

  • Create individualized fitness programs for clients to achieve their goals.
  • Perform services such as fitness assessments, body compositions, flexibility training, conduct individual fitness consultations and equipment orientations.
  • Assist with planning and implementing fitness special event programs.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • Opportunities to receive advanced certifications.

Please Note: Personal Training Certification is required prior to beginning employment from ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA or equivalent.

  • Review online bicycle reservation requests and assign bike to client.
  • Inspect bicycles when renting and returning for normal wear and tear or damaged/missing components.
  • Receive training to perform routine preventative maintenance and repairs to the bicycle fleet.
  • Opportunity for flexible work schedule.

Marketing Roles

  • Create posters, web graphics, banners and any other promotional materials for the events that the Student Recreation Center hosts.
  • Must be familiar with Adobe Illustrator. Other knowledge of Adobe programs is a plus (After Effects, Photoshop etc.).
  • Be able to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Work closely with Social Media Specialists for any Social Media promotions/campaigns.
  • Update and maintain Campus Rec Mobile App utilizing HTML and CSS.
  • Post Campus Recreation events on Engage and Google Calendar.
  • Upload video and image files on our digital screens
  • Manage social media accounts and campaigns including Instagram and TikTok
  • Create engaging content and increase engagement
  • Must have strong writing and editing skills, experience with writing Marketing and PR blurbs is a plus.
  • Be familiar with DSLR cameras and editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Lightroom.
  • Photographers are required to photograph events as well as edit and upload the pictures to our social media platforms.
  • Videographers are responsible for filming and editing promotional commercials for events and programs.
  • May work as a photographer, videographer or both depending on area of specialization.