Department of Recreation and Wellness

Employment - Student Employment

The Department of Recreation and Wellness employs students to work at the Student Recreation Center (SRC), the Perry Field House (PFH), the BGSU Ice Arena (IA), and Forrest Creason Golf Course (GC).  Through our eight primary programming areas, students are offered beginning career development opportunities and practical leadership experiences. Department-wide jobs are classified in a consistent manner based on experience and certifications required to enter the position as well as the leadership, decision-making and supervisory functions necessary to perform the role.  Read about Recreation and Wellness student employment on the Wire.

For detailed information regarding the various jobs in Recreation and Wellness, download the Student Employment Guide PDF.

In order to apply, submit resume with application based on desired location of employment. Applications are welcome to be submitted any time throughout the year and are reviewed as positions become available. Golf Course applications are not be reviewed November 1 - March 1 but may be submitted.

Contact the individual listed below for the specific hiring timeline and application requirements for your desired area of employment.

Employment AreaResponsible Hiring ContactPhone
Aquatics, Health & Safety, CampMicha Alt
smicha@bgsu.edu
419.372.7482
CustodialEvelyn Porter
evelynp@bgsu.edu
419.372.7488
Fitness, Wellness ConnectionKaryn Smith
karync@bgsu.edu
419.372.9355
Golf CourseKurt Thomas
kurttom@bgsu.edu
419.372.2674
Ice ArenaLaura Dunn
dunnle@bgsu.edu
419.372.8686
Intramural SportsScott Sehmann
sehmans@bgsu.edu
419.372.2464
Outdoor, Climbing WallJerome Gabriel
jeromeg@bgsu.edu
419.372.2146
Perry Field House, WebLona Leck
lona@bgsu.edu
419.372.7235
Student Recreation CenterLinda Hammer
lhammer@bgsu.edu
419.372.8659


For more information about employment policies and opportunities available to students, visit the BGSU Career Center site.