Student Employment

Student Employment

Job Opportunities
We hire many student employees throughout the year. You can find all of our job positions on 12Twenty.

Intramural Sports Official

Intramural sports officials are responsible for all rules, policies, and procedures of playing the game and should provide excellent customer service to all participants. Requirements include general knowledge of the sport(s), interest in officiating, and availability to work at least six hours a week, including evenings and/or weekends. We train our officials for flag football, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and floor hockey.

If interested, please contact Faustina Ho at fh25@rice.edu.

Outdoor Facilities Assistant

Job duties include but are not limited to:

  • Identify potential accident hazards on the fields
  • Be alert or prevent accidents (risk management)
  • Monitor all patrons within the field perimeters
  • Enforce all field and facility policies and procedures in a consistent manner.

If interested, please contact Cara Caspersen at CC112@rice.edu.

Operations Assistant

Looking for a position on campus with flexible hours? Apply to be an OPS Assistant today!

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to Cara Caspersen at CC112@rice.edu.

Weight Room Attendant

Join the Gibbs Recreation Center team as a Weight Room Attendant! We're looking for students that are self-motivated, friendly, and enjoy working independently in a busy environment. Responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment for Rec Center patrons to exercise in.
  • Ensuring the cleanliness of equipment and the tidiness of walkways, as well as keeping stock of various items within the space.
  • Observing the Cardio/Weight Rooms and enforcing building policy.
  • Providing excellent customer service to patrons through knowledge of the space and equipment.

Questions? Please contact Jessica Benoy at jkb12@rice.edu.

Lifeguards and Swim Instructors

The Aquatics program is always interested in hiring quality lifeguards and water safety instructors. We seek Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors with current American Red Cross certification. If you are not certified, we encourage you to sign up for one of our certification courses or seek out local places that offer the certification.

Please contact Maggie McGuffee at mm208@rice.edu with any questions.

Outdoor Adventure Trip Leader

ROPE trip leading is a developmental experience through which staff members build leadership, decision-making, and outdoor skills while facilitating outdoor trips for the university community. Our trip leaders lead 2-3 trips each semester and attend additional training trips each semester to develop their skills. If you are passionate about the outdoors, facilitating a good time, and teaching others, stop by the OAC to talk to us about the experience.

Additional information and application can be found at ROPE Trip Leader.

Questions? Please contact Kris Cortez at kjc5@rice.edu.

Outdoor Adventure Center Rental Staff

Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) rental staff coordinate outdoor equipment rentals, outdoor trip registrations, educational clinics, and the OAC facility. This small community maintains a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the OAC, manages rental needs, and assists with adventure trip logistics. This position requires critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently and offers a direct connection to our outdoor programming.

Questions? Please contact rope@rice.edu.

Group Exercise Instructors or Private Trainers

Interested in leading participants through exercise classes to improve their health? Successful applicants for this position are energetic, positive, and comfortable leading groups of people. This position requires previous experience with group fitness instruction.

If interested, please email us at healthy@rice.edu.

Media Assistant or Marketing Assistant

The Media Assistant / Marketing Assistant will assist the Assistant Director for Marketing and Communications with general marketing, social media, photography, and communication projects. Projects will promote Rice Recreation facilities, programs, services, and events. This position requires some evening and weekend hours, a general interest in photography/marketing, and the ability to work independently.

If interested, please email Ashley Shelor at as571@rice.edu.