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Student Recreation Center - Bowling Green State University

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<strong>Student</strong> <strong>Recreation</strong> <strong>Center</strong> // Phone: 419.372.2000<br />

<strong>Recreation</strong> and Wellness hires over 300 students<br />

annually to work in jobs from entry-level to<br />

leadership positions offered in the four facility<br />

areas: <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Recreation</strong> <strong>Center</strong> (SRC), Perry<br />

Field House (PFH), the BGSU Ice Arena (IA),<br />

and the Forrest Creason Golf Course (GC).<br />

<strong>Recreation</strong> and Wellness provides students with<br />

unique practical leadership experiences in a fun,<br />

exciting and progressive environment. Upon<br />

graduation, students have gained skills to<br />

work in a variety of fields including campus<br />

recreation, professional sports team management,<br />

collegiate athletics, and health and wellness.<br />

Entry level student positions in <strong>Recreation</strong> and<br />

Wellness include the following:<br />

>> PFH Floor Attendant<br />

>> SRC Floor Attendant<br />

>> SRC Customer Service Manager<br />

>> SRC Pro Shop Attendant<br />

>> Climbing Wall Attendant<br />

>> IA Zamboni Room Attendant<br />

>> IA Skate Shop Attendant<br />

>> IA Concession Stand Attendant<br />

>> IA Game Attendant<br />

>> IA Public Skate Attendant<br />

>> Outdoor Program Trip Attendant<br />

>> GC Maintenance Attendant<br />

>> GC Pro Shop Attendant<br />

>> Intramural Official/Scorekeeper<br />

>> <strong>Student</strong> Custodian<br />

>> Wellness Connection Attendant<br />

Promotional opportunities are available with<br />

most student employee positions. <strong>Student</strong><br />

Supervisors are the highest level student<br />

employment positions. <strong>Student</strong> Supervisors have<br />

the opportunity to work directly with professional<br />

staff in gaining practical work experience as well<br />

as be in a leadership role with responsibilities to<br />

the other student employees and customers.<br />

Employment and Education <strong>Student</strong> Employment<br />

How To Apply<br />

In order to apply, submit, email or fax resume<br />

with application based on desired location of<br />

employment. American Red Cross CPR and First<br />

Aid training is required of all <strong>Recreation</strong> and<br />

Wellness employees. This training is provided if<br />

necessary at a cost to the employee. Applications<br />

may be submitted any time throughout the year<br />

and are reviewed as positions become available.<br />

Federal Work Study students are encouraged to<br />

apply.<br />

Graduate Assistantships<br />

Graduate assistantships are offered through the<br />

Department of <strong>Recreation</strong> and Wellness with the<br />

mission to best serve the needs of the department,<br />

students, and clients. Graduate Assistants are<br />

collectively provided with opportunities including<br />

retreats, mentoring, and the ability to enhance<br />

interpersonal skills as well as gain practical<br />

management and leadership experiences.<br />

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree,<br />

preferably in physical education, sport<br />

management, recreation, or a related field, have<br />

knowledge of basic recreational management<br />

skills and apply to the BGSU Graduate College.<br />

To receive full consideration, please submit<br />

application, cover letter and resume:<br />

Email: Thad Long - longtha@bgsu.edu<br />

Mail: Department of <strong>Recreation</strong> and Wellness<br />

Attn: Thad Long<br />

<strong>Student</strong> <strong>Recreation</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />

1411 Ridge Road<br />

<strong>Bowling</strong> <strong>Green</strong>, OH 43403<br />

Graduate Assistantship Positions are currently<br />

offered in the following operational areas:<br />

>> Aquatics<br />

>> Fitness<br />

>> Ice Arena<br />

>> Informal <strong>Recreation</strong>/Facilities<br />

>> Intramurals/Sport Clubs<br />

>> Outdoor Program<br />

>> Perry Field House/Facilities<br />

>> <strong>Student</strong> Programming<br />

>> Wellness<br />

Assignment is contingent upon admission to<br />

the BGSU Graduate College. Two-year program<br />

stipend includes approximately $8,786 for nine<br />

months with full tuition waiver per academic year<br />

and general fee coverage of $1,266.<br />

Practicums/Internships<br />

A wide variety of practicum jobs and internships<br />

are offered in all program areas of <strong>Recreation</strong><br />

and Wellness. In order to best suit the objectives<br />

of <strong>Recreation</strong> and Wellness and the educational<br />

needs of students in a wide array of majors and<br />

programs, position descriptions are continuously<br />

reviewed and developed. <strong>Student</strong>s with a special<br />

project in mind or a specific skill are encouraged<br />

to contact a member of the <strong>Recreation</strong> and<br />

Wellness staff.<br />

Rec Bucks Incentive Program<br />

The <strong>Recreation</strong> and Wellness <strong>Student</strong> Employee<br />

Incentive Program is designed to recognize<br />

student employees who go above and beyond their<br />

job description to help improve the Department<br />

of <strong>Recreation</strong> and Wellness. Rec Bucks can be<br />

redeemed for various prizes and are awarded for<br />

exemplary behaviors, such as:<br />

>> Outstanding customer service<br />

>> Innovation in operations, design, or<br />

marketing of programs<br />

>> Leadership in improving operations or<br />

customer service<br />

>> Outstanding conflict management skills

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