Graduate Assistantships   
Huskie Pup Summer Camp      Building Staff      Facility Supervisor     
Fitness and Wellness      Intramural Sports      The Outing Centre

Graduate Assistantships

Below are the positions offered through NIU's Recreation Services.  If an opening occurs, links to position announcements and descriptions will be activated.  Each position is offered for Fall 2008 - Spring 2009

• Fitness & Wellness (pdf) for Fall 2008 - Spring 2009
• Intramural Sports (pdf) for Fall 2008 - Spring 2009
• Open Recreation (pdf) for Fall 2008 - Spring 2009
• Outdoor Adventure

Please go to Assistantships for more information. 

Huskie Pup Summer Camp

Applications will be available shortly. A link will be activated once the application process begins.  Please check back after spring break. 

Building Staff

The following are descriptions of the facility positions at Recreation Services.  Currently not hiring at this time. A link will be activated once the application process begins.  Please check back. 

• Building Staff - Position Description
  
• Facility Supervisor - Position Description

Please contact the Student Employment Graduate Assistant @ (815) 753-9427 for more information and possible openings.

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Fitness

Group Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers - Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Training positions are often available.  Please contact the Fitness Graduate Assistant @ (815) 753-9389 or email A136084@wpo.cso.niu.edu for more information and possible openings.

 

Group Fitness Instructor Training Course - Recreation Services offers an Instructor Training Course for those interested in learning to become a Group Fitness Instructor.  The course includes training in basic exercise anatomy and physiology, choreography development, cueing, safety, and instructor professionalism.  Step, Hi/Low Cardio, and Muscle Toning formats are emphasized with additional instruction in specialty classes such as Kickboxing, Spinning®, Yoga, and more.  Training culminates in team teaching in the Recreation Services Group Fitness Program.  Auditions are held prior to hiring.

 

For more information on Spring 2008 course dates, contact the Fitness Graduate Assistant at (815) 753-9389 or email A136084@wpo.cso.niu.edu .

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Intramural Sports

Now hiring officials.   Please contact the Intramurals Graduate Assistant @ (815) 753-9389 or email 
A133734@wpo.cso.niu.edu for more information and future openings.

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The Outing Centre

Outdoor Adventure Trip Leaders - Plan and lead trips for students who are interested in participating in outdoor recreational activities.  The trips include backpacking, camping, spelunking (crawling in caves), rock climbing, kayaking and more!  Many participants have never tried these activities.  Enthusiasm and experience in several of the various areas are a must.  Applications are accepted during the fall semester.  Interviewing occurs during November.  Candidates that make the final cut are hired and trained in January.  If interested, please stop by the Outing Centre and pick up an application.  Background checks are part of the process.  Clean driving record is mandatory.

Outing Centre Attendants - Rent camping and outdoor gear to the university community.  Instruct individuals on the appropriate use of that equipment.  Provide information concerning various outdoor areas that the university community may use for recreation purposes.  Inspect and repair equipment.  Additional responsibilities may include inventory, data entry, etc. 

Please contact the Outdoor Graduate Assistant @ (815) 753-9418 or
email A119575@wpo.cso.niu.edu for more information and possible openings.

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