Axe ’Em, Jacks!
Over 100 Lumberjacks are employed with Campus Rec
Are you ready to gain leadership skills while developing professionally? Student employees are vital in all Campus Recreation program areas, including:
- facilities and member services
- fitness
- aquatics and safety
- administration
- outdoor pursuits
- competitive sports
- promotions
- and youth camps.
There are nearly 20 different job titles for Lumberjacks to explore! View the preferred and required experience for each position.
Job fair each semester
We host a job fair inside the Student Recreation Center twice a year as we begin hiring for the upcoming semester, however, attending the job fair is not required to apply. We accept employment applications throughout the year! Visit our special events calendar to view upcoming Campus Rec job fair dates.
Tips for attending the Campus Rec job fair
- Apply in advance online and schedule an interview time.
- Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled interview time.
- Remember to dress professionally.
No interview time scheduled? Walk-in candidates should bring a hard copy of their résumé, application and any additional paperwork required by the program area.
Ready to get started?
Read all the directions below before beginning the application process.
First, prepare the following documents:
- Résumé
- Need help? The Center for Career and Professional Development offers free résumé critiques.
- Campus Rec's general application form
- Additional paperwork specific to program area, if applicable:
Next, submit your documents:
Once your résumé, general application and any program-specific paperwork are complete, email them to campusrec@sfasu.edu.
Preparing for your interview
SFA's Career Center offers free services and resources, including mock interviews and a career closet with professional interview attire.
Internship/Practicum
Take the first step into your career. Gain professional, hands-on experience through a variety of opportunities. You can develop marketing strategies for programs, services and activities; exchange ideas with professionals and students; participate in projects designed to help improve and grow the SFA community; take part in professional meetings and committees; and formally evaluate and assess programs, events and services.
To be a candidate for an internship or practicum with Campus Rec, you must:
- have at least 30 credit hours and be in good academic standing with the university
- be gaining academic credit for internship/practicum hours
- have approval from the appropriate academic department
- complete and submit an internship/practicum application (including supplemental questions), résumé and cover letter
- and interview with the Campus Rec internship/practicum committee.
Internship/practicum responsibilities and duties will be completed in the Student Recreation Center, Campus Rec-managed facilities and across campus as applicable.