Student Employment Opportunities

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Campus Recreation is one of ETSU's largest users of student labor. 

Students are hired to perform as: 

  • aerobics instructors
  • front-office workers
  • intramural officials
  • lifeguards
  • personal trainers
  • Basler Challenge Course Staff
  • weight room attendants
  • The aerobics instructor and lifeguard positions require certification.  Graduate assistantships are also available.  The Department of Campus Recreation utilizes all of ETSU's student work programs which include the Academic Performance Scholarship, the Federal Work Study Program, and the Regular Student Work Program.  Funds to pay skilled students (certified) who fail to qualify for aid are also available.  Pay is $5.15 per hour.  Students who work for Campus Recreation enjoy a challenging work environment,  flexible hours, and an opportunity to contribute to their campus.  Studies have indicated that students employed on campus are retained in school at a higher rate than those who work off campus or those who do not work at all. 

    Basler Challenge Course Staff Opportunities

    Campus Recreation is seeking committed, hardworking individuals to administer programs at the new Basler Challenge Course. Positions available may include Team Challenge Course Facilitator, Alpine Tower Facilitator/Instructor, and Climbing Tower Supervisor/Instructor.Preferred qualifications include CPR, First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification, dedication to a non-paid training and apprenticeship period, and a desire to work with groups. Paid positions are offered only after volunteers have successfully demonstrated competency and been approved as an instructor for a specific program activity. 

    Benefits include: 

    • A fun and exciting workplace
    • Group management & leadership development
    • Learning skills for outdoor activities
    • Responsibility for safety and risk management
    • Increasing self confidence
    Refresher trainings will be held for ETSU staff, students, and faculty who are current instructors or who have been involved with the Basler Challenge Course during the past  fall semester. 

    Department of Campus Recreation
    Box 70585
    Johnson City, TN 37614
    (423) 439-7980 

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