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REC

Recreational Eagle Center Hours

Summer Hours
Monday-Friday:  8am-8pm
Saturday:  12pm-6pm
Sunday:  Closed

The REC will be closed May 29th and July 4th.

Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu

OC

Outdoor Connection (OC) Hours

Summer Hours
Monday-Friday:  10am-4pm
Saturday:  12pm-6pm
Sunday:  Closed

The REC will be closed May 29th and July 4th.

Contact Us
608.785.8860
outdoorcnt@uwlax.edu

FC

Fitness Center Hours

Summer Hours
Monday-Friday:  8am-8pm
Saturday:  12pm-6pm
Sunday:  Closed

The REC will be closed May 29th and July 4th.

Live Facility Counts

Contact Us
608.785.5210
recoffice@uwlax.edu

Wall

Climbing Wall Hours

The climbing wall is closed for the summer.

 

Contact Us
608.785.5225
recoffice@uwlax.edu

EZONE

EZONE Esports & Gaming Hours

Summer Hours
Monday-Friday:  12pm-8pm
Saturday:  12pm-6pm
Sunday:  Closed

The REC will be closed May 29th and July 4th.

Contact Us
608.785.8921
recsportsesports@uwlax.edu

Pool

Mitchell Hall Pool Hours

The Mitchell Hall pool is closed for the summer.

 

Contact Us
608.785.8698
recoffice@uwlax.edu

Recreational Sports is one of the largest employers on campus. Every day we work as a team to practice customer service, problem-solving, critical thinking, and other skills that you can talk about in an interview with a future employer. Rec Sports employment provides opportunities to learn, make new friends, and get paid in an environment that is positive, supportive, and fun! Benefits of working for Rec Sports includes:

  • Skill development
  • Real-world work experiences
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Professional development opportunities

Rec Sports Department is a learning laboratory where students have the opportunity to compliment academic pursuits with quality hands-on work experience and on-the-job training. Students have the opportunity to develop their Eagle Advantage competencies:

  1. Adaptability
  2. Collaboration & Leadership
  3. Communication
  4. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  5. Digital Literacy & Technology
  6. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  7. Accountability
  8. Career & Self-Development

Learn about what it's like to work for Rec Sports...

Interested in working with Rec Sports? We are currently taking applications/interest forms for the following positions:

CURRENT OPENINGS FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE

Group Fitness Instructors & Personal Trainers
Application/Interest Form
Contact: Nick Berg
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Specifically looking for yoga, Zumba and strength/HIIT style instructors

Student Custodial Assistant 
Contact: Leeann Dobson

HIRING FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

The application window has passed. 

Search Timeline

Applications Open January 23 - March 1
Application Review March 2 - 19
Interviews  March 20 - April 5
Notification  April 6 - 13
New Staff CPR, Meet Up & Onboarding Day April 28

FALL INTERNSHIP

The Rec Sports internship program is a 16-week experience. 30 unpaid hours per week will meet the UWL REC 450 undergraduate internship requirement.  In addition, Rec Sports interns must also work 10 paid hours per week as a student employee.  

For the paid work, interns will be able to work up to two positions within Rec Sports, working normal shifts.  

 Unpaid Internship Hours Job Duties 

  • Serve as the day Building Manager  
  • Assist with marketing and engagement initiatives 
  • Assist with planning special events, including but not limited to, the UWL Student Affairs Golf Outing and the Rec Sports Turkey Trot 
  • Assist in managing the Sport Club budgets  
  • Assist with Rec Sports Giving Day initiatives (fall only)  
  • Attend and participate in various Rec Sports committees 
  • Assist with the Rec Sports student employee hiring process 
  • Data collection/analysis & benchmarking projects as assigned    

Applications due Wednesday, August 2nd. Position starts Monday, August 21st.

Most service staff members must:

  • Complete and pass a criminal background check per UWL requirements. 
  • Be certified in Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED prior to their first scheduled shift.
    • The certification will be made available to Rec Sports student employees at a discounted rate of $25.