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