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Recreational Sports Outdoor Program is one of the largest employers of students on campus and is committed to providing leadership and career-enhancing opportunities for our student staff. Over 200 students a year are involved as lifeguards, sport officials, security, clerical, weight-room, facility & program supervisors, Outdoor Program volunteers, graphic designers, climbing instructors and more. We are looking for students who are interested in promoting healthy, active lifestyles and connections to the outdoors. You need to be willing to build your skills of working with people and work hard toward supporting and representing the department.

Are the hours going to work with my schedule? There are a lot of facility and programming hours that need to be filled by student employees. We understand the rigors of class schedules and are willing to be as flexible as possible with work schedules.
What will I get paid? Base pay for entry level positions is $7.25 per hour ranging to $10.50 for advanced and supervisory positions.  Some volunteer positions are available.
How do I Apply? Current job oppenings are posted on our chalk board in the Sports and Health Center just before the RSOP Welcome Desk. If you see something you are interested in, fill out the corresponding application form. You are also welcome to check in with the department heads about future job availability.

Information/ Registration
Operation Staff
Equipment Rental Center
Intramural Sports Student Supervisor
Intramural SportsOfficial / Field Manager
Climbing Instructor
Life Guard
Swim Lesson Instructor
Swim Coach
Sea Kayak Instructor
Whitewater Kayak and Canoe Instructor
Fitness & Wellness Group Exercise Instructor
Fitness & Wellness Personal Trainer
Fitness & Wellness Special Events Coordinator
Outdoor Activities
Graphic Designer
Youth Camp Counselor

Information/ Registration
Contact Person: Kathy Fuhs 726-7424 or kfuhs@d.umn.edu
This person works directly with customers seeking program information and registering for various activities and facility passes.  This person must be assertive, willing to learn computer software, comfortable with handling money and willing to seek out the appropriate information for our customers.
Job Description
Application

Operation Staff
(Welcome Desk, Fitness Center Attendants, Intramural Sport’s Night Office, Ice Rink)
Contact Person: Nikki Olson 726-8329 or nolson@d.umn.edu
Working in these areas requires direct contract with customers that are participating and or want to participate in our activities. We are looking for people that have good communication skills and are customer service oriented.
Application

Equipment Rental Center
Contact Person: Tim Bates 726-8743 or tbates@d.umn.edu
This job focuses on working with customers to rent outdoor and recreational equipment. Good communication skills, ability to work with a diverse group of people, and a background in outdoor equipment are essential.
Job Description
Summer Job Description
Application

Intramural Sports Student Supervisor, Official, Field Manager
Contact Person: Joel Sanderson 726-7648 or jsander3@d.umn.edu
These are leadership positions that help orchestrate the Intramural Sport’s program, oversee facility operations in the evenings and assist with risk management for the department. If you like interacting with your peers and spending time on the court or in the field officiating may be perfect for you. There are a variety of sports throughout the year that require officials. For sports and dates of leagues refer to our website.
Sports Official

Office Staff

Field Manager

Intramural Supervisor
Application

Climbing Instructor
Contact Person: Kaija Webster 726-6257 or kwebster@d.umn.edu Climbing staff is responsible for the safety and instruction at the
UMD climbing walls and outdoor rock and ice climbing locations.  All
climbing staff serves as volunteer instructors for at least one semester
before they may apply to be paid staff

Life Guard, Swim Lesson Instructor, Team Coach
Contact Person: Gregg Batinich 726-6295 or gbatinic@d.umn.edu
WSI Job Description
Application

Sea Kayak Instructor
Contact Person: Pat Kohlin 726-8801 or pkohlin@d.umn.edu
The sea kayak instructor’s job duties include: instructing beginning through advanced sea kayaking skills on inland lakes, Duluth’s Waterfront, Apostle Islands and North Shore locations. This includes providing sea kayak instruction in Safety and Rescue Courses, four to seven hour tours, and two to three day courses. Also included is involvement in equipment, facility and administrative maintenance. The Aquatic Center maintenance will be incorporated into this job and will be shared with co-workers. Stand-Up Paddleboard and van driver training will be conducted as needed.
Application


Whitewater Kayak and Canoe Instructor
Contact Person: Randy Carlson 726-6177 or rcarlso6@d.umn.edu
The whitewater instructor job duties include: instructing beginning through advanced kayaking and canoeing ranging from flatwater to whitewater conditions. This includes providing sea kayak instruction in Safety and Rescue Courses, four to seven hour tours and trips. Also included is involvement in equipment, facility and administrative maintenance. The Outpost maintenance tasks will be incorporated into this job and will be shared with co-workers. Stand-Up Paddleboard and van driver training will be conducted as needed.
Application

Fitness & Wellness Group Exercise Instructor, Personal Trainer, and Special Events Coordinator
Contact Person: Mick McComber 726-8868 or mmccomb@d.umn.edu
Application

Outdoor Activities
Contact Person: Tim Bates 726-8743 or tbates@d.umn.edu
Get involved with leading activities, workshops, and trips that are related to the outdoors or craft making.  Develop skills to become a leader in education through participation in a fun environment.  Begin by volunteering then move into paid positions.  Meetings every other week (see the Activities Catalog for dates and times).
Application

Graphic Designer
Work as a Graphic Designer to create and develop basic materials that include flyers, banners and brochures for Recreational Sports Outdoor Program. Other responsibilities consist of information distribution, photography and other computer work. This is a position where you can be creative and build upon your skills as a graphic designer. We will help and support you in the learning process.
Contact Person: Pat Kohlin 726-8801 or pkohlin@d.umn.edu

Application

Youth Camp Counselor
Enjoy a summer of teaching, programming and leading youth in fun adventures. This rewarding opportunity will give you a chance to write age appropriate lesson plans, deliver dynamic programming, and interact with a diverse group of youth. The RSOP Youth Camps takes place 5
weeks during the summer. The alternate weeks RSOP will strive to accommodate you with work inside the recreation facility. This is a unique opportunity to diversify your skills working with children and interact with patrons in our facility.
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Application

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