Join the Crimson Crew!
Join our team and work in a fun, active, and professional environment. Share your passion for health and wellness and learn valuable skills through our professional development program, the Crimson Crew. (See below for full descriptions and additional positions).
Gear Central attendants’ responsibilities include equipment rental, locker management, uniforms, merchandise sales, and laundry operations. Fitness Center attendants supervise fitness areas and ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.
A Member Specialist is responsible for sales to members and guests involving memberships, locker rental and other programs and services offered at the Eccles Student Life Center.
Intramural Sports Officials provide quality and decisive supervision of intramural activities. They facilitate a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for participants and assist with the administration of Intramural Sports.
Climbing Wall Specialists are responsible for the supervision of the Summit climbing facility, duties include, but are not limited to maintaining a clean workplace, supervision of the summit, teaching skill clinics, and other duties as assigned.
The Marketing Associate will assist full time staff with the implementation of marketing campaigns by learning and using marketing skills and knowledge of campus to create effective campaigns for Campus Recreation Services programs.
- Attend Recruitment
A description of the Crimson Crew will be presented. Applications are sent to attendees after attending this part of the hiring process. Recruitment will last 30 minutes. - Submit Application Electronically
Provide cover letter, resume, and application
Resources for cover letters and resumes can be found at Career & Professional Development Center. - Applicant Review
Application materials are reviewed for job preference and best fit - 1st Round Interview
With Crimson Council members
Interview will last 20 minutes
Candidates should come dressed in business attire - 2nd Round Interview
With full-time program managers
Interview will last 20 minutes
May require completing practical skill test and providing certifications. This part of the hiring process is fluid and dependent on hiring needs of programs. Not all applicants are selected for a 2nd round interview. Applicants may be contacted at any time in the semester for a 2nd round interview. You are welcome to contact program managers directly for questions regarding upcoming hiring needs and timeline. - Hiring
Program managers will contact new hires - University Paperwork
Complete W4 tax form, present an original Government issued photo ID, original Social Security Card and sign required University paperwork/forms - Crimson Training: First Crimson Crew work shift located in the HUB. Crimson Crew training is required before area training begins.
- Area specific training is scheduled and determined by program manager.
Recruitment Session Registration
All applicants must register for a Crimson Crew recruitment prior to attending. Recruitments take place throughout the semester to proactively address hiring needs. Attending a recruitment is the first step in the hiring process, however, it does not guarantee a position. The hiring timeline from the recruitment is dependent upon hiring needs at the time. To view upcoming recruitments - register here!
Crimson Crew Member Positions
Climbing Specialist
Climbing Wall Specialists are responsible for the supervision of the Summit climbing facility. Climbing Wall Specialists must exhibit excellent customer service and provide a safe inclusive environment for all climbers. Climbing Wall Specialist duties include but are not limited to maintaining a clean workplace, supervision of the summit, teaching skill clinics, and other duties as assigned.
Head Setter
This position will work with the Summit Manager to assist in maintaining the Summit’s daily operations, staff management, program development, technical training, and route setting.
Facility Manager
Facility Managers coordinate and supervise all operational functions, programs, and personnel of the Eccles Student Life Center. They understand and support all the duties of the student staff positions and the mission of Campus Recreation Services. They understand and support all facility operations, including tenant users.
Core Fitness Center & Gear Central Attendant
The responsibility of the Fitness Center Attendant is to provide excellent service to Campus Recreation Services guests. Attendants are responsible for the supervision of the fitness areas to ensure that a safe and enjoyable environment is maintained. Fitness Center Attendants must be able to lift and rack 45 lb weight plates and heavy dumbbells safely.
Gear Central is the equipment checkout desk at the Eccles Student Life Center. Excellent guest service from front line staff helps to enhance the experience for Campus Recreation Services guests. Gear Central Attendants’ responsibilities include equipment rental, locker management, member uniforms, merchandise sales, and laundry operations.
These positions report to the same area, and you must be able to work both.
Fitness Instructor
Fitness Instructors provide group fitness instruction, monitor participants, educate on fitness and safety, and maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants. While teaching classes, instructors are expected to be creative, upbeat, and professional.
Head Lifeguard
Head Lifeguards supervise the lifeguard staff and daily operations of the pool areas. They are responsible for the supervision of all lifeguard staff during their shift and the pool area during recreational swimming hours and all other scheduled events in the pool area.
Intramural Sports Official
Intramural Sports Officials provide quality and decisive supervision of intramural activities. They facilitate a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for participants. They assist the Intramural Sports Supervisor with the administration of the Intramural Sports Program.
Intramural Sports Supervisor
Intramural Sports Supervisors are leaders within the program and show a high level of commitment to its success. They have the authority to make decisions regarding the safety and wellbeing of all players and spectators. This position requires exceptional guest service skills. Supervisors must be able to handle highly emotional individuals and groups.
Lifeguard
Lifeguards are responsible for the supervision of the pool area during recreational swimming hours and all other scheduled events in the pool. Lifeguards are responsible for opening and securing the pool facilities, along with ensuring that a safe and enjoyable environment is maintained.
Marketing Associate
The Marketing Intern will assist full-time staff with the implementation of all marketing related activities. Interns are expected to learn and use marketing skills and knowledge of campus to ensure optimal implementation and exposure of Campus Recreation Services programs.
Membership Services Associate
A Membership Services Associate is responsible for sales to members and guests involving memberships, locker rental, and other programs and services offered at the Eccles Student Life Center. This position requires good decision-making skills and the ability to work with little supervision. Individuals must be friendly and have extensive working knowledge of Campus Recreation Services facilities and services.
Outdoor Adventures Attendant
Outdoor Adventures Attendants are responsible for the day to day operations, including guest service, equipment rental, cash handling, trip registration, storage, repair, and maintenance of equipment. Outdoor Adventures Attendants must be outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic about the outdoors. They must have good written and verbal communication skills, possess patience and provide excellent guest service.
Outdoor Adventures Technician
Outdoor Adventures Technicians are responsible for the day to day operations, including equipment rentals, trip registrations, cash handling, storage with special emphasis on equipment maintenance and repair. Outdoor Adventures Technicians must be outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic about the outdoors. They must have good written and verbal communication skills, possess patience and provide excellent guest service. They must also be experienced in the maintenance and repair of outdoor equipment.
Personal Trainer
Personal Trainers are responsible for the fitness assessment and personal training program with Campus Recreation Services. They help clients build exercise programs to meet their individual needs. All Personal Trainers must maintain an NCCA accredited Personal Training Certification.
Special EventsSupervisor
The Special Events Supervisor has the responsibility for on-site supervision of events scheduled with Campus Recreation Services. Event Attendants must be outgoing, friendly and have good decision-making skills. They must be able to work with little supervision and have extensive knowledge of both University services and Campus Recreation Services policies and procedures.
Swim Instructor
Responsible for teaching basic swimming safety skills and technique improvement.