UC Santa Barbara Department of Recreation is one of the largest employers on campus with over 600 student positions. Students work in a fast-paced, professional environment, directly with career staff mentors, and many Recreation programs are heavily student-run.
Student development is very important to UCSB Recreation. Students have the opportunity to develop management, organization, and leadership skills, build positive relationships, and gain first-hand experience in a variety of areas. We pride ourselves on extensive training, both within the different Recreation areas and department wide.
NOW HIRING: Student Positions
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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.
Application Deadline: Customer Service Team is hiring through all academic quarters.
Area: Operations
Pay Rate: $16.00 / hour
Contact: desiree_mendez@ucsb.edu
Customer Service Center (CSC) staff help students and the community enroll in gym memberships, recreation programs, and classes. Customer Service Assistants help register participants, answer general questions, assist with payments, and provide customer service.
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Application Deadline: Ongoing
Area: Gaucho R.E.C. / Get Up Gauchos!
Pay Rate: $35 / 45 min class
Expected Hours: 1 - 2 hours / week
Contact: Christine Burleson (cmburl@ucsb.edu)
UCSB Department of Recreation is searching for motivated fitness professionals in the Santa Barbara area who have a passion for fitness and a desire to share their talents with our campus community. As we reopen our facility and begin to bring back in person classes, we are looking for experienced fitness instructors of all backgrounds to teach multiple formats of fitness classes. You should excel at providing motivating, high-energy, pre-programmed classes that are appropriate for all fitness levels. Selected applicants will be invited to interview and demonstrate a fitness class with our evaluation team.
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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.
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Application Deadline: Ongoing
Area: Gaucho R.E.C. / Get Up Gauchos!
Pay Rate: $16.00 / hour
Contact: gauchorec@recreation.ucsb.edu
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We are hiring Program Assistants for our Gaucho R.E.C. & Get Up GAUCHOS! recreation and exercise program. 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.
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Application Deadline: Ongoing
Area: Sport Clubs
Pay Rate: $16.00 - $16.25 / hour
Expected Hours: Flexible hours Friday - Sunday
Contact: recreation-ucsbsportclub.studentmanager@ucsb.edu
Obtaining a position with UCSB Sport Clubs is a fun and rewarding opportunity. Most Sport Club programming runs Friday through Sunday. 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.
SPORT CLUB ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for: overseeing Sport Club games, provide setup and takedown, ensuring all participants have signed a waiver prior to play, enforcing Sport Club policies, and alerting the supervisor on duty/athletic trainers of any emergency situations. Report directly to Sport Club Supervisors on shift and communicate via radio to provide updates about the sport’s status. The pay rate for Sport Club Assistants will be $16.00.
SPORT CLUB SUPERVISOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for: having a full understanding of the Sport Club policies and procedures, supervising Sport Club Assistants, coordinating emergency response and submitting shift reports. The Sport Club Supervisor position works closely with the Student Managers and Sport Club Coordinator to support our Sport Club teams during home games and tournaments. The pay rate for Sport Club Supervisors will be $16.25.
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Job Description
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Area: Youth Programs
Pay Rate: $18 / hour
Expected Hours: Bi-Weekly Staff Meetings; Up to 40 hours during academic breaks
Contact: camps@recreation.ucsb.edu
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 our 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.
The Department of Recreation's Youth Programs offers fun and engaging programs for children in our community. These events are great ways to get connected with the community and university staff, as well as work with a great group of kids!
OVERVIEW: Student Positions
Learn more about all of the student positions we offer at UCSB Recreation! Check the NOW HIRING section above for a list of current openings.
Adventure Programs
UCSB Adventure Programs employs well over 100 Gauchos in our various programs. Our staff get to facilitate groups on our Ropes Course, perform as a "vertical lifeguard" in the Adventure Climbing Center, and get outside as a guide after completing the Leadership Training Course (LTC). We invite you to visit our Adventure Programs Employment page to learn more about our positions.
Sport Clubs
Obtaining a position with UCSB Sport Clubs is a fun and rewarding opportunity. Most Sport Club programming runs Friday through Sunday. 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sport Club Student Managers at recreation-ucsbsportclub.studentmanager@ucsb.edu
Sport Club Assistant: Responsible for: overseeing Sport Club games, provide setup and takedown, ensuring all participants have signed a waiver prior to play, enforcing Sport Club policies, and alerting the supervisor on duty/athletic trainers of any emergency situations. Report directly to Sport Club Supervisors on shift and communicate via radio to provide updates about the sport’s status.
Sport Club Supervisor: Responsible for: having a full understanding of the Sport Club policies and procedures, supervising Sport Club Assistants, coordinating emergency response and submitting shift reports. The Sport Club Supervisor position works closely with the Student Managers and Sport Club Coordinator to support our Sport Club teams during home games and tournaments.
Athletic Performance Center Intern (APC)
An intern at the Athletic Performance Center (APC) will have the unique opportunity to not only learn about strength and conditioning but also develop the requisite skills to excel in professions related to these fields. Led by a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, interns will assist club sport athletes through their weekly workouts, and in doing so gain crucial hands-on coaching experience. In addition, during weekly in-service meetings, interns will be able to learn more about and explore their interests in strength and conditioning. If you’d like to be part of our team, we welcome any student, regardless of experience or major, to apply and join us!
Fitness & Wellness
Personal Trainers, Massage Therapists, Nutrition Educators: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. To apply, submit a current resume and cover letter to findyourfit@ucsb.edu.
Fitness Instructors: We are looking for certified fitness professionals to host virtual and in-person classes. To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to bjl@ucsb.edu.
Get up GAUCHOS! Class Host: Hosts work with instructors and participants to provide a successful virtual and in-person classes. To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to bjl@ucsb.edu.
Athletic Training Intern (ATI)
Student Athletic Training Internship (ATI) exposes students to a clinical experience for the profession of Athletic Trainers. Athletic Training Interns are supervised by two full-time Certified Athletic Trainers to assist Sport Club athletes with various injuries and/or conditions. We encourage all students to apply to this program regardless of experience or major.
Intramural Sports
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. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Intramural Student Managers at ucsbstudentmanager@gmail.com.
Intramural Assistant: 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: 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.
Certified Massage Therapist
To apply email your resume and letter of interest to Brenda Lear at bjl@ucsb.edu. Only certified therapists will be considered. Refer to UCSB Human Resources for all open non-student positions.
Marketing & Creative Services
The Marketing & Creative Services Team produces promotional and educational campaigns for all of the classes, programs, events, facilities, and services offered through the Department of Recreation. The team is responsible for print, web, email, social media, in-person tabling, and all other marketing efforts. Student positions include Marketing Assistant, Social Media Specialist, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Videographer, and more.
Customer Service
Customer Service Center (CSC) staff help students and the community enroll in gym memberships, recreation programs, and classes. Customer Service Assistants help register participants, answer general questions, and assist with payments.
Operations
Operations Staff: Operations staff are responsible for managing facility access, facility upkeep, opening and closing the facility, managing fitness facilities (FC1, FC2, and FC3), managing Front Desk and cashier responsibilities, and enforcing policies. They are the first responders to the majority of all medical accidents and incidents. This job requires the ability to work flexible hours including weekends and outside operating hours. Operations assistants provide quality customer service and assist patrons at all times with general inquiries about the Recreation Center.
Youth Programs
Youth Programs Staff: 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, Gauchitos Night Out, UCSB Spring Day Camp, and the UCSB Summer Day Camp programs.
Youth Programs Student Managers: The Youth Programs Student Manager is responsible for assisting the Youth Programs Coordinator with daily administrative and leadership duties and responsibilities. Additionally, the Youth Programs Student Manager will aid in the development and implementation of new programs in an effort to better serve the community.