Submit the RS Employment Questionnaire that you receive by email upon completion of the IU application. Email rsjobs@iu.edu with questions.

Department

RECREATIONAL SPORTS (BL-RECS-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.

Recreational Sports is part of the Office of Student Life, which is dedicated to supporting students health, safety, and success throughout their IU experience. The Recreational Sports mission is to connect, inform, and inspire individuals to lead active, healthy lifestyles. Serving over 36,000 students, faculty, staff, and community members annually, we offer a wide variety of programs across 2 multipurpose facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, adventure spaces, and more. Our team includes 46 professional staff and over 800 student employees.

At Recreational Sports, we believe in creating exceptional experiences through genuine connection and welcoming opportunities. Student employees play a vital role in shaping our programs and are encouraged to grow through leadership and collaboration. Whether you're looking to build professional skills or simply be part of a dynamic team, Recreational Sports offers a fun, supportive environment where you can thrive

Job Summary

This position offers a great opportunity to stay active, develop leadership and communication skills, and become part of a supportive campus community. A person in this role gains valuable experience in customer service, conflict resolution, time management, and teamwork skills that are transferable to any future career.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides front-line leadership for facility upkeep and event support, overseeing Operations Assistants and ensuring recreational spaces are clean, organized, and prepared for daily use and special events.
• Conducts proper and thorough cleaning of equipment, shared spaces, and common-use objects while updating related logs as appropriate.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all Recreational Sports programs and services.
• Coordinates set-ups of programming, services, academic classes, and special events.
• Provides leadership and direction to Operations Assistants during shifts.
• Oversees facility cleanliness and equipment upkeep.
• Assists with training new staff members.
• Deliver quality relational service to all participants, program participants, and visitors.
• Attends all Operations team meetings and trainings.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• General knowledge at the high school level

Preferred

• Some college

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Experience working in Recreational Sports or a similar operations environment

Preferred

• Experience supervising or training staff

SKILLS

Required

• Leadership and team supervision
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Organization and time management
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• A desire for professional and educational growth

Working Conditions / Demands

These positions require standing for long periods of time and frequently moving about the workspace. Positions require working both indoors and outdoors and ability to move up to 50 pounds with assistance. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

This position is work-study eligible.

The Office of Student Life is committed to building students build career readiness and workforce skills. Student employment offers practical experience to apply learning, build real-world skills, and develop competencies valued by employers. Each role supports National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Competencies, with emphasis on those most relevant to the position:

• Career and Self-Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Technology

These are transferable workforce skills you can add to your resume and use in any career path. Explore detailed descriptions of all part-time positions with Recreational Sports.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana.

This is an in-person position.

Onsite work will take place at the following campus recreation facilities:

• Student Recreational Sports Center (SRSC)
• Bill Garrett Fieldhouse
• University Gym

Work Hours

Average of 10-15 hours per week including evenings and weekends.

No more than 29 hours per week across all IU jobs

Work Hours

$12.75 per hour

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Contact Us

Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234

Submit the RS Employment Questionnaire that you receive by email upon completion of the IU application. Email rsjobs@iu.edu with questions.

Department

RECREATIONAL SPORTS (BL-RECS-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.

Recreational Sports is part of the Office of Student Life, which is dedicated to supporting students health, safety, and success throughout their IU experience. The Recreational Sports mission is to connect, inform, and inspire individuals to lead active, healthy lifestyles. Serving over 36,000 students, faculty, staff, and community members annually, we offer a wide variety of programs across 2 multipurpose facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, adventure spaces, and more. Our team includes 46 professional staff and over 800 student employees.

At Recreational Sports, we believe in creating exceptional experiences through genuine connection and welcoming opportunities. Student employees play a vital role in shaping our programs and are encouraged to grow through leadership and collaboration. Whether you're looking to build professional skills or simply be part of a dynamic team, Recreational Sports offers a fun, supportive environment where you can thrive

Job Summary

This position offers a great opportunity to stay active, develop leadership and communication skills, and become part of a supportive campus community. A person in this role gains valuable experience in customer service, conflict resolution, time management, and teamwork skills that are transferable to any future career.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides front-line leadership for facility upkeep and event support, overseeing Operations Assistants and ensuring recreational spaces are clean, organized, and prepared for daily use and special events.
• Conducts proper and thorough cleaning of equipment, shared spaces, and common-use objects while updating related logs as appropriate.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all Recreational Sports programs and services.
• Coordinates set-ups of programming, services, academic classes, and special events.
• Provides leadership and direction to Operations Assistants during shifts.
• Oversees facility cleanliness and equipment upkeep.
• Assists with training new staff members.
• Deliver quality relational service to all participants, program participants, and visitors.
• Attends all Operations team meetings and trainings.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• General knowledge at the high school level

Preferred

• Some college

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Experience working in Recreational Sports or a similar operations environment

Preferred

• Experience supervising or training staff

SKILLS

Required

• Leadership and team supervision
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Organization and time management
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• A desire for professional and educational growth

Working Conditions / Demands

These positions require standing for long periods of time and frequently moving about the workspace. Positions require working both indoors and outdoors and ability to move up to 50 pounds with assistance. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

This position is work-study eligible.

The Office of Student Life is committed to building students build career readiness and workforce skills. Student employment offers practical experience to apply learning, build real-world skills, and develop competencies valued by employers. Each role supports National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Competencies, with emphasis on those most relevant to the position:

• Career and Self-Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Technology

These are transferable workforce skills you can add to your resume and use in any career path. Explore detailed descriptions of all part-time positions with Recreational Sports.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana.

This is an in-person position.

Onsite work will take place at the following campus recreation facilities:

• Student Recreational Sports Center (SRSC)
• Bill Garrett Fieldhouse
• University Gym

Work Hours

Average of 10-15 hours per week including evenings and weekends.

No more than 29 hours per week across all IU jobs

Work Hours

$12.75 per hour

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Contact Us

Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234