Are you interested in making a difference? Do you want to be part of the largest student employeeteam on Campus that is passionate about enhancing the lifestyles of healthy living for the UAB community and beyond?
The UAB University Recreation offers a variety of positions with flexible hours, practical work experience, and a fun work environment, all with a great on-campus location.
Please note that all positions and all applications must be submitted via the Handshake portal.
Other benefits of employment within University Recreation include:
- 50% off half locker rental
- 10% off PowerZone items
- 2 Free monthly guest passes
- No Fee for Intramurals Participation
- At-Cost for Personal Training Sessions
- At-Cost for Swim Lessons
- At-Cost for Massage Therapy
- Leadership opportunities
- Flexible scchedules
- Opportunities to cross-train through the different areas within our department
- Opportunities to develop
- customer service skills
- conflict resolution abilities
- positive peer to peer relationships
- and many other transferrable skills
- Discounted First Aid/CPR/AED certifications
- Student Development opportunities
- Positive resume builder and references
University Recreation is the largest student employer on campus, with over 150 student employees running the day-to-day operations of our facilities, programs and services. With positions ranging from lifeguarding to member services, you will find your place with UAB URec. Explore all available positions below and apply today!
Positions with University Recreation:
- Operations Attendant
- Facility Supervisor
- Membership Attendant
- Climbing Wall Attendant
- Lifeguard
- Swim Instructor
- Intramural Official
- Camp Counselor
- Marketing Assistant
The following positions are open to UAB students and the UAB Community. For the following positions only, job descriptions and applications can be found HERE!
- Group Fitness Instructor
- Personal Trainer
- Massage Therapist
URec Student Employee Learning Outcomes:
- As a result of working for University Recreation, student employees will develop a sense of community by building relationships through effective communication and teamwork to foster resiliency.
- As a result of working for University Recreation, student employees will be able to demonstrate decision-making and problem-solving skills acquired through training, experiences, and evaluations.
- As a result of working for University Recreation, student employees will be able to demonstrate professionalism by holding themselves and their coworkers accountable.
- As a result of working for University Recreation, student employees will be given opportunities for professional development to prepare them for a future career.
In alignment with the UAB Division of Student Affairs, University Recreation is committed to the professional development of our student staff and leaders.
Students working for University Recreation will be equipped with many of the following Career Ready Competencies:
- Professionalism
- Leadership
- Communication
- Career & Self-Development
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork