Student Employment

Working at MizzouRec

When you’re hired to work at MizzouRec, you become a member of Team Mizzou, our student staff training and development program. As one of the largest employers of students on campus, Team Mizzou offers an experience beyond a paycheck. We are a diverse staff and plays a key role in the operations and programs offered through MizzouRec to the Mizzou community.

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Lifeguard at pool

Lifeguard

Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of facility users by preventing and responding to emergencies. This individual must remain American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certified during course of position.

Student working as a swim instructor.

Tiger Swim Lesson Instructor

Tiger Swim Lesson Instructors plan and teach the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program for swim lesson participants ages 6 months- adult. Instructors provide leadership and guidance of skills during class through attentiveness to each participant’s swimming and learning needs.

Facility Frontline staff

Facility Operations Frontline

Duties include enforcing all MizzouRec and university policies and assisting with special events held within MizzouRec. This staff helps maintain the cleanliness of the facility and equipment and are responsible for equipment checkout.

Student in personal training session

Personal Trainer

Our national certified MizzouRec Personal Trainers are responsible for designing individualized exercise programs for clients, as well as leading them through this program safely and effectively. Our trainers also lead small group programs as part of our Group Fitness programs.

Group fitness instructor

Group Fitness Instructor

This job encompasses all instructor formats, including but not limited to Cycling, Yoga, Pilates, Boxing, Cardio, Strength, Dance or Dance Fitness Instructors. Applicants are expected to participate in the Tiger Fitness Instructor Training Course the semester prior to applying. Exceptions to course participation are granted to those who already hold a current, active Nationally Recognized Certification of their format of choice.

Student working at Rec.

Member & Guest Services Frontline

Staff are responsible for providing customer service to members and guests. This includes answering questions regarding membership, policies, programming and services. Staff also assist with locker rental and locker room access, provide tours and handle administrative duties.

Student worker at Mizzou

Sports & Competition Frontline

Sports and Competition Frontline oversee the programming of Club Sports and Intramural Sports. Staff are responsible for working with participants to ensure a high-quality level of service and enforce policies of MizzouRec.

Student worker in Mizzou Gaming Lounge.

Esports Frontline

Esports Frontline staff are responsible for the oversight of the Mizzou Gaming Lounge at Center Hall.

Intramural officials

Intramural Sports Official

Intramural Sports Officials manage and officiate Intramural Sport leagues (Flag Football, Basketball, Indoor Volleyball, Outdoor Soccer). Staff are responsible for working with Intramural Sports teams to properly enforce rules and policies of each sport.

Venture Out staff

Venture Out Facilitator
Climbing Wall Technician

Venture Out facilitators are trained in technical high ropes and climbing skills, as well as group facilitation. Climbing Wall Technicians aid visitors to the Climbing Wall at MizzouRec by belaying, teaching how to belay and tie in, setting bouldering routes, and encouraging climbers to reach their summit. Hires will work in both spaces. No previous climbing or experiential education experience is necessary to apply.