The University of Iowa - Recreational Services

About Iowa

The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa, a community of 85,000 people situated on the Iowa River in the eastern part of the state. This liberal community has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with the benefits of small-town living. The University was founded in 1847 and is the state's oldest and largest public university. The University of Iowa is a member of the Big Ten conference.

About Recreational Services

Recreational Services offers a variety of programs for UI students, faculty/staff and members of the Iowa City community. Program areas include Intramural Sports, Fitness, Lesson Programs, Touch The Earth, Tennis, Rowing, Sport Clubs, the Macbride Raptor Project, School of the Wild, Wildlife Camps and Open Recreation. We have five indoor facilities including the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center, Field House and Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Building. We also have several outdoor recreation areas.

Working For Recreational Services

Recreational Services is a great place to work. We work hard and play hard. The full-time staff have an open door policy and there are numerous opportunities to advance in your position. Facilities are conveniently located throughout campus. We offer flexible schedules and a Recreational Services gift certifcate. Great opportunity to meet new people.

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Part-Time/Undergraduate
Graduate Assistants
Full-Time Staff

Our goal is to provide valuable career experience while fostering student development and improving leadership skills.

"I like working for the rec services because it is on campus so transportation is not a problem!" Caroline Noser - Iowa City, IA
"I like working for Rec Services because it's laid back, a lot of fun, and a great way to meet new people." Kyle Kinney - Burlington, IA
"I like working at Recreational Services because its a comfortable but focused family environment." Layne Sheetz - Cedar Rapids, IA
"The people including the students and full-time staff. It is a fun working environment and is never stressfull. I like Everything...even the actual work." Stacy Francis - Oxford, IA
"My coworkers are ALL amazing people; I couldn't imagine a better work environment." Sarah Whitters - Cedar Rapids, IA

Application Process

Recreational Services hires part-time positions on a continual basis as needed, however, the peak times are in March/April for the upcoming Summer and Fall semester and in November for the upcoming Spring Semester. If you are interested in applying for a job, please complete the online Job Application. Only the jobs that we are currently hiring for will be listed on the application . To be placed on an interested list for future openings, please email rec-services@uiowa.edu.

All those who are interested in working for Recreational Services for one of the following positions need to

Apply online

Part-Time Job Descriptions

Aquatics

Facility Supervisors & Attendants

Membership Services

Maintenance

Outdoor Programs

Marketing & Design

Environmental Education

Softball Complex

Intramurals Sports

Fitness Programs

Tennis Instructor

Tennis Instructor

Graduate Assistant positions are 9-month appointments for 2 academic years. Graduate Assistants receive a stipend, out of state tuition waiver and a scholarship each semester. Part-time Summer employment within the department is also possible. The University of Iowa is an EOE/AA.

All full time positions will be posted on Jobs @ Uiowa.