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Now seeking Certified Lifeguards to begin immediately and Dedman Operations Assistants.
If you are unable to access a Campus Recreation job announcement in 51²è¹Ý 12twenty, please email dchamber@smu.edu.
The Operations Assistant position is responsible for front line operations, organization, cleanliness, and safety within Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports and the included exterior premises (Falls and Sand Volleyball Courts). Dedman Operations provides year-round employment, on-campus convenience, work scheduling flexibility, advancement with positive performance, and marketable hospitality/customer service resume experience. Early morning, nights, and weekends may be required.
Position Qualifications are:
Requirements of the position include but are not limited to:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach fun and exciting fitness classes at 51²è¹Ý. Must have a general understanding of all 51²è¹Ý group exercise and fitness policies and provide excellent customer service to all instructional class participants and patrons of the Recreation Center. Instruct fun and safe instructional classes in accordance with certifications and within experience and training. Flexible hours and in-house training.
Qualifications:
Previous experience teaching group exercise classes preferred.
51²è¹Ý Personal Training program only employs trainers who have the following primary Personal Trainer Certifications: ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NSCA, Cooper Institute and NASM. This position is the highest-paying job for students on campus, and is in high demand. Completing Personal Trainer Prep does not, by any means, guarantee you of a job as a trainer for the 51²è¹Ý Personal Training program. Positions will be offered on a need-be basis each semester to select students who meet the criteria described above.
This position requires:
Join the intramural program on the other side of the whistle. Enjoy an atmosphere where you get to make friends, make money, and make the call! No experience is necessary as all training is provided by the intramural program. You will just need to attend the trainings associated with each sport to enter the hiring process and be eligible for hire.* You will not need to complete an application prior to attending the first training session. Games are played Sunday-Thursday in the evenings and scheduling is very flexible. Officials are still able to participate on teams in the league.
All trainings will get started in Dedman Center Classroom 1 and athletic attire is required.
Basketball:
Wednesday, January 20, 6 - 9 p.m.
Tuesday, January 26, 7 - 9 p.m.
Wednesday, January 27, 6 - 9:30 p.m.
*All required
Indoor Soccer:
Tuesday, February 2, 6 – 9 p.m.
Softball:
Wednesday, March 16, 6 – 9 p.m.
Please contact Bonnie Hainline, Director of Campus Recreation, at bhainline@smu.edu with any questions or concerns.
*Attendance to training does not guarantee hire
51²è¹Ý Outdoor Adventures (OA) is one of the Best Leadership Development Programs on Campus! We change lives and positively impact others. 51²è¹Ý OA transcends recreation and focuses on preparing future leaders for life after 51²è¹Ý. Whether designing and delivering outdoor recreational trips and workshops, mentoring and instructing peers, or working shifts at the Rental Shop and Climbing Wall, the 51²è¹Ý OA Leader is positively impacting the lives of others. We get to do this using fun, exciting and challenging activities like rock climbing, backpacking, canoeing, caving and more. And did we mention it's paid?
Outdoor experience is not the most important qualification; what is important is true motivation, a passion for the outdoors and the desire to teach others. Training and development opportunities are made available. Leadership opportunities are available year-round (if desired) extending throughout the university career or as long as is desired and is beneficial to the individual and the program. Leader training takes time, energy, commitment and dedication to the Leader Mission:
We, as Leaders of the 51²è¹Ý Outdoor Adventures program, strive to enrich ourselves, the 51²è¹Ý community and the program. We role model leadership by constantly building and maintaining interpersonal, educational and outdoor skills, a high level of self-awareness, and an atmosphere of excellence. We create an environment that improves lives and reaches beyond the program and ourselves.
Applications are accepted year-round, however, hiring of leaders will be determined by program needs at the start of fall and spring semesters. Vacancies will be advertised.
Interested in gaining life-long transferrable leadership skills, finding a community and impacting others positively?
Application Process:
For any questions please contact the Outdoor Adventures Office at 214-768-9918, 214-768-4822 or email outdooradventures@smu.edu.