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Student Employment

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The Offices of Recreation and Health & Wellness employ students to work at the Student Recreation Center (SRC), and the Perry Field House (PFH) and in eight different programming areas. 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 job.

Entry level positions are listed below, and are posted on the Student Employment Website. The various units conduct student hiring at different times and the bulk of the hiring for positions within the Student Recreation Center and Perry Field House take place before the start of each semester. All positions require inclusion of a resume in order to apply, and some require additional certifications and training either prior to or upon hire.

Area Position Staff Contact Email Phone
Aquatics Health and Safety Instructor
Lifeguard
Aquatics 419.372.7475
Fitness Personal Trainer
Group Exercise Instructor
Karyn Smith 419.372.9309
Office of Health and Wellness Office of Health and Wellness Attendant
Safe Communities Attendant
Faith DeNardo 419.372.9351
Marketing Marketing Attendant
Positions meet VCT CO-OP Requirements
Dave Hollinger 419.372.7477
Student Recreation Center Customer Service Attendant
Facility Attendant
Climbing Wall Attendant
Julia Adams 419.372.7485
Perry Field House Perry Field House Attendant Patrick Nelson 419.372.8045
Intramural Sports Intramural Manager
Stu Smith 419.372.8045
Youth and Family Camp Counselor Kids Camp 419.372.7482
Contact the individual listed above for specific hiring timelines or additional information.

Bowling Green State University is committed to equal opportunity for all and does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, or veteran status.  The Office of Equity and Diversity at BGSU is responsible for University compliance with Title IX, Section 504. Accessibility Services for students is responsible for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

By applying for any position, I agree that the information I provide to the Bowling Green State University Department of Recreation and Wellness including, but not limited to, the information on an application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.  Providing false or misleading information or failing to provide material or information at any time during the employment process may result in the University terminating my employment or withdrawing my application from consideration.

Visit the BGSU Human Resources page for more information regarding full time employment.

Updated: 12/02/2025 11:49AM