Student Staff

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers!

Visit our Adventure Programs Employment page to learn more about our positions and the annual Leadership Training Course (LTC) info meetings.

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Application Deadline: Ongoing
Area: Aquatics
Contact: rick-vh@ucsb.edu

Positions include Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Jr. Lifeguards Beach Instructor, Beach 'n Surf Camp Instructor, and Pool Maintenance.

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Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
Area: Aquatics / Youth Programs
Pay Rate: $17 - 19 / hour
Expected Hours: M - F, 12:00 - 5:00pm
Contact: Rick Van Hoorn rick-vh@ucsb.edu

Beach 'n Surf Camp Instructors help supervise, lead activities, and ensure safety for Beach 'n Surf Camp participants.

Must be Red Cross LG certified and comfortable working with youth. We will run you through a paid USLA Open Water Training.

Camp runs June 15 - August 8, 2025.

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Application Deadline: Ongoing
Area: Customer Service Center
Pay Rate: $16.50 / hour
Expected Hours: 8 - 10 hours / week
Contact: desiree_mendez@ucsb.edu

The Customer Service Assistant (Customer Service Center) provides exceptional customer service to our students, staff/faculty, and community members. The primary role of this position is to process membership and registration cash, check, and credit card transactions. This position is responsible for answering patron questions and disseminating information regarding Rec Cen Memberships, Recreation Programs, and the Recreation Center, both in person and over the phone. This position will aid in the development of exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills. Customer Service Assistants must have the ability to work flexible hours, including holidays and occasionally special events (weekends). This is a year-round position for UC Santa Barbara students. SUMMER AVAILABILITY PREFERRED.

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Application Deadline: July 31 @ 11:59pm
Area: Events & Scheduling
Pay Rate: $16.50 / hour
Expected Hours: 5 - 10 hours / week
Contact: Events Student Manager Team (recreation-studentevents@ucsb.edu)

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Our Events team hosts and staffs 120+ events a year on our athletic fields and facilities. These events include on-campus student organization and department events, external facility rentals, and Recreation special events such as the Rec Fest and the Turkey Trot. Our team's main priority is to manage risk and ensure that events run smoothly. Student staff responsibilities include set up and tear down of equipment, procuring waivers, responding to and documenting injuries, upholding department and campus policies, and providing excellent customer service. Our goal is to provide participants with a safe and enjoyable experience! Those who work with the Events Team are required to be available on weekends, including early mornings and late nights.

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Application Deadline: Ongoing
Area: Facilities
Pay Rate: $16.50 / hour
Expected Hours: 6 - 10 hours / week
Contact: bahans@ucsb.edu

The UCSB Recreation Department is hiring part-time student employees to provide support for the daily operations for the Recreation Center, outdoor and indoor athletic and recreation facilities. The professional and student staff strive for superior customer service to ensure all students, faculty, staff and community members receive a safe and enjoyable experience. 

Facilities Job Summary:
All team members will be responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Department of Recreation. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with Summer Camp operations
• Maintain equipment and facility cleanliness
• Set up for classes, practices, and special events
• Open and close various athletic and recreation facilities
• Cleaning, lubricating, exchanging worn parts and other preventative maintenance. 
• Log daily maintenance logs and communicate potential safety risks during routine checks. 

Staff Members will be expected to possess the following qualities:

• Positive attitude
• Respect for others
• Strong work ethic
• High initiative
• Ability to work without immediate supervision

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a current UCSB student
• Must be available to work 6-10 hours per week
• Must have good customer service skills
• Must have good driving record

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Application Deadline: First Review is March 27, 2025, Open Until Filled
Pay Rate: $16.50 / hour
Contact: cmburl@ucsb.edu

We are hiring Program Assistants for our Gaucho R.E.C. & Get Up GAUCHOS! programs. We are looking for reliable, confident, self-motivated staff with an eye for detail, who can stay focused, remain calm under pressure, and think critically if problems arise.

Our Program Assistants work with our program coordinator, student manager, instructors, and participants to create a safe, organized, and successful class experience.

Staff responsibilities include but are not limited to: checking in class participants, providing customer service, assisting in room organization, completing shift reports, and relaying communication to the program administration team.

Full job description can be found here.

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Application Deadline: Open until filled - priority will be given to students who apply on or before May 4 at 11:59 PM 
Area: Operations
Pay Rate: $16.50 / hour
Expected Hours: 10-15 hours / week
Contact: staracena@ucsb.edu or chrisclontz@ucsb.edu

The Operations team is responsible for managing facility access and activity spaces, maintaining facility upkeep, cleaning fitness equipment, opening and closing the building, enforcing policies, and serving as the face of the facility. Additionally, team members are the first responders to most medical incidents or emergencies that occur within our facility.

This position requires flexibility, including the ability to work weekends, holidays, and special events such as Rec Fest, Hallowheels, Open House, Turkey Trot, Dodgeball Tournament, and Rec Cendoff. Some of these events may run as late as 2:00 a.m. This is a year-round position exclusively for UC Santa Barbara students, with a starting hourly rate of $16.50 (effective 2025). 

We are currently hiring for Summer 2025, including both Session A and Session B. If you do not have availability during the summer, we recommend waiting to reapply during the Fall 2025 application cycle when it opens again.

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Application Deadline: Ongoing
Area: Aquatics & Safety
Pay Rate: $18.50 - 19.50 / hour
Expected Hours: up to 20 hrs/week, up to 40 hrs/week during Summer
Contact: Rick Van Hoorn rick-vh@ucsb.edu

Responsible for the general supervision and safety of pool patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. Participates in ongoing paid safety training.

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Area: Get Up GAUCHOS!
Expected Hours: 1 - 2 hours / week
Contact: Christine Burleson (cmburl@ucsb.edu)

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The Department of Recreation at UCSB is seeking motivated fitness professionals in the Santa Barbara area who are passionate about fitness and eager to share their skills with our campus community. We are looking for experienced fitness instructors from various backgrounds to teach a variety of fitness class formats. Ideal candidates will excel in delivering high-energy, motivating, pre-programmed classes suitable for all fitness levels. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview and asked to demonstrate a fitness class for evaluation by our team.

To apply, please email Christine Burleson at cmburl@ucsb.edu with your teaching resume and a cover letter explaining why you believe you and your experience would be a good fit for our program.

Interested in becoming a Group Cycle Instructor but need more training?
Register for UCSB Cycling Instructor Training

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Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
Area: Aquatics / Youth Programs
Pay Rate: $18.50 - 19.50 / hour
Expected Hours: M - F, 8:00am - 1:00pm
Contact: Rick Van Hoorn rick-vh@ucsb.edu

Jr. Lifeguard Camp Instructors help supervise, lead activities, and ensure safety for our Jr. Lifeguard program.

Must be Red Cross LG certified and comfortable working with youth. We will run you through a paid USLA Open Water Training.

Camp runs June 23 - August 15, 2025.

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Application Deadline: Ongoing
Area: Intramural Sports
Pay Rate: $16.00 / hour
Expected Hours: Flexible Hours, 6 Days / Week, Late Afternoons & Evenings
Contact: ucsbstudentmanager@gmail.com

Obtaining a position with UCSB Intramural Sports is a fun and rewarding opportunity. Intramural programming runs six days per week in late afternoon and evenings. Schedules will vary weekly to help accommodate your classes and commitments. In addition to your regular duties, you will be required to attend bi-weekly meetings and quarterly trainings. NO EXPERIENCE OR CERTIFICATIONS ARE NECESSARY TO APPLY.

INTRAMURAL ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for: overseeing Intramural games, ensuring all participants have signed a waiver prior to play, checking identification, alerting the supervisor on duty of any emergency situations, providing First Aid/CPR and calling a paramedic if necessary. Intramural Assistants bring ice, a medical kit and a radio to each game, as well as the proper equipment for the specific sport. Report directly to Night Supervisors on shift and communicate via radio to provide updates about the sport’s status.

REFEREE/UMPIRE JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for: having a full understanding of the sport rules/policies, starting/ending games on time, ejecting participants, accounting for fouls, working with Operational Assistants to report scores, and maintaining order on the court/field. Report directly to the Head of Officials and Night Supervisor on shift.

HOW TO APPLY: Email findyourfit@ucsb.edu with your resume and national certification.

Application Deadline: June 10 (For Summer Start) and August 20 (For Fall Start)
Pay Rate: Starting at $25.00 / hour
Expected Hours: Set your own hours. Can be combined with other positions within UCSB Recreation.
Contact: Colleen Welsh, PT, DPT, UCSB WorkStrong and Wellness Coordinator; colleen_welsh@ucsb.edu

We are looking for nationally certified personal trainers who bring strong interpersonal skills, a growth mindset, and a deep curiosity for kinesiology and human performance. Personal fitness trainers for the UCSB Department of Recreation assess, design fitness programs, instruct and coach our patrons in pursuit of their fitness and wellness goals. We work 1:1 and in small groups in the UCSB Rec Cen and proudly serve the UCSB and greater SB/Goleta community.

Nationally accredited certification and CPR required.

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Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
Area: Aquatics
Pay Rate: $20 / hour
Expected Hours: 9:45am - 12:15pm & 3:45pm - 7:15pm
Contact: Rick Van Hoorn rick-vh@ucsb.edu

Swim Instructors teach swimming skills to youth and occasional adult lessons.

WSI or LG certification desired. Experience desired. Must know all swim strokes and be comfortable working with youth. We will train you on our program.

Summer season runs June 23 - August 15, 2025.

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Application Deadline: May 29, 2025 by 11:59pm
Area: Youth Programs
Pay Rate: $720 / week for Camps; $16.50 / hour for Meetings & Trainings
Expected Hours: Varied Schedule; Full time during academic breaks; 10 hours throughout the quarter
Contact: camps@recreation.ucsb.edu

The Youth Programs Staff represent the Department of Recreation and all Youth Programs to Recreation staff, parents, participants, and the community. Youth Programs staff members are responsible for the general safety, development, and engagement of youth within our programs, ranging from ages 5-14 years old. These programs include, but are not limited to, UCSB Spring Day Camp, and the UCSB Summer Day Camp. It is important to understand the high responsibility of this role due to our program’s long standing history and the trust the surrounding community puts into the programs we provide for their children. We are looking for people who are energetic, enthusiastic, and love working with children.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Engage in and facilitate activities such as group games, sports, swimming, and arts and crafts.
• Assist with daily check-in to ensure that all children are in their assigned group and properly accounted for at all times. 
• Maintain supervision of all children assigned to your group, and assist other staff members with other children as needed.
• Aid in the setup and breakdown of program activities in an effort to maintain organization and cleanliness of supplies.
• Be knowledgeable of all Youth Programs and Department policies and procedures, and enforce them as required.
• Provide First Aid and activate Emergency Protocols when necessary.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with parents, community members, and department staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Maintain a current CPR / AED /First Aid for the Professional Rescuer certification. Classes will be provided by the department at a discounted fee upon employment.
• Complete all mandatory online child development and protection training courses.
• Be available for and attend all mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Preferred: Available to work during the summer for the UCSB Summer Day Camp Program

Pay:

• $720.00 per week for the UCSB Spring Day Camp & UCSB Summer Day Camp
• $16.50 per hour for meetings & training

Jr Counselor Parent Information Packet
Jr Counselor Application

The Junior Counselor program provides children the opportunity to learn and develop valuable communication and leadership skills. The Junior Counselor Program is for children that are highly motivated and who can demonstrate the ability to take on the responsibilities of being a leader amongst their peers and the challenges that come with it. Junior Counselors will work under the direct supervision of the UCSB Summer Day Camp Including Camp Counselors, Head Counselors, and the Youth Programs Coordinator. At the time of enrollment, your child must either be an incoming Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in High School for Fall of 2025.