Student Jobs
Browse the Student positions below. If you are interested in applying for any* of the open positions below, please follow this link to Handshake. Once you are in Handshake, click "on-campus" jobs and search for the position title you are interested in.
Current Open Positions
Aquatics - Lifeguard
UCLA Recreation is seeking highly skilled and dedicated individuals to join our team as Lifeguards. The Lifeguard position promotes excellent communication, problem-solving, leadership, and experience as a first responder. Lifeguards enforce pool rules, prevent accidents, and respond promptly and effectively in emergencies.
Swimming and Skills tests include:
- 300-yard continuous swim
- Underwater brick retrieval
- 2-minute treading water
Pay Rate:
- UCLA student $20.00 - $21.87
Get hired and get paid to train!
Regardless of certification status, upon a successful interview, qualified applicants will be hired and enrolled in a UCLA Lifeguard School, see Handshake for dates; non-students email lifeguard.coordinators@recreation.ucla.edu. This training includes American Red Cross Lifeguard, Blood Borne Pathogen, and Emergency Oxygen certificates in addition to our UCLA facility-specific training. All of these training sessions are paid.
Interviews will take place in person or via Zoom. If hired, applicants will need to bring their I-9 documents to their hiring session- Click here for the list of acceptable I-9 documents.
If you have any questions please contact the Aquatics Student Coordinator at lifeguard.coordinator@recreation.ucla.edu
*Must be at least 18 years old or a currently enrolled UCLA student to become a UCLA Recreation Lifeguard. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
UCLA Recreation Team
Competitive Sports - General Manager
The purpose of the Intramural Sports General Manager is to check in intramural participants to their games, provide excellent customer service, keep score and time of game, and help set up and tear down for events.
Competitive Sports - Intramural Sports Official
The purpose of the Intramural Sports Official is to referee intramural games, connect with participants while providing a fun experience, and enforce the rules and regulations with fair judgment.
Gymnastics Supervisor
Not currently accepting applications.
The Recreation Gymnastics Supervisor is responsible for supervision and safety of all participants of open recreation in Yates Gymnasium. The gymnastics supervisor ensures that patrons observe all university and departmental policies during designated open recreation hours.
View Full Job Description - Recreation Gymnastics Supervisor
JWC - FITWELL Consultant
Not Currently Accepting Applications
The Purpose of the FITWELL Consultant is to supervise and ensure safety of participants in all areas at JWC, including cardio and strength areas, and assist members with general use of strength and cardio equipment including set-up and safety features.
KREC - FITWELL Consultant
Accepting Applications for Summer 2025
The Purpose of the FITWELL Consultant is to supervise and ensure the safety of participants in all areas at KREC, including cardio and strength areas, and assist members with the general use of strength and cardio equipment including set-up and safety features.
BFIT - FITWELL Consultant
Not Currently Accepting Applications
The Purpose of the FITWELL Consultant is to supervise and ensure the safety of participants in all areas at BFIT, including cardio and strength areas, and assist members with the general use of strength and cardio equipment including set-up and safety features.
Martial Arts - Lead and Assistant Instructor
Lead and Assistant Instructors develop and lead specific UCLA Martial Arts instructional classes. They are responsible for curriculum, lesson planning, and the majority of week-to-week instruction.
View Full Job Description and Application for - Martial Arts Instructor
Member Services & Support
Customer Relations Specialist
Are you organized and professional with great communication skills? Want to expand your finance and sales knowledge?
Apply today to join our Member Services team! The Customer Relations Specialist provides critical information and support with Recreation services to all UCLA campus affiliates, members and Recreation staff.
Outdoor Adventures – Challenge Course Team Building Program Assistant & Facilitator
Challenge Course staff lead groups through memorable team building experiences involving high ropes climbing elements, low ropes elements, ice breakers, and games. Join our team as a Program Assistant and we’ll provide all the technical and “soft” skills training you need to become a Challenge Course Team Building Facilitator.
Start date: Flexible, now through June
Minimum required availability must include June 15 – August 31, 2025
View full job description here.
Direct questions to Challenge@recreation.ucla.edu.
Explore Other Recreation Positions
These positions are currently not hiring. Visit this webpage to see when these positions will be open and taking applications.
Esports Logistics Coordinator
The Logistics Coordinators are responsible for assisting in overseeing event operation logistics, from event management to tournament administration for the UCLA Esports Program.
Esports Marketing Coordinator
The Marketing Coordinators are responsible for planning and executing marketing campaigns for esport and gaming flagship events for the UCLA Esports Program. They also must be comfortable with entry-level production of video content pieces.
Esports Photo-Videographer Coordinator
The Photo-Videographer coordinator is responsible for providing media coverage and recording all events as assigned for posterity.
View Full Job Description - Esports Photo-Videographer Coordinator
Marketing - Marketing Assistant
Marketing Assistant
The purpose of the Marketing Assistant is to create engaging social media content to promote UCLA Recreation programs and facilities. The candidate will work closely with different unit program coordinators to create and implement social media campaigns. Be a UCLA Recreation brand ambassador.
Rec Tech
Rec Tech (Recreational Mechanical Technician)
The Rec Tech position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the maintenance, alteration, and repair of our Recreation facilities and of the equipment within.
Sports Venues & Event Operations
Operations and Events Assistant
Description: Provide general maintenance and operational support for Pauley Pavilion, Drake Track Stadium, and Los Angeles Tennis Center. Most of the primary duties are physical labor and include the setup and strike of event furnishings for various athletic events and or cultural special events. Additional responsibilities include customer relations, day of event support, basic audiovisual knowledge, and facility access control.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates must be self-motivated, able to follow instructions, work with minimal supervision, and knowledgeable about the various facilities rules and be able to communicate them to clients and patrons while ensuring exceptional customer service behavior. Attention to detail is critical. Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Familiarity with the campus and surrounding community is preferred. Interest in sports is a plus.
Work Hours: You must be available to work a variety of shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Shifts vary due to operation and event schedules.
Student Activities Center
Operations Assistant (Student Activities Center)
The position of Operations Assistant is a customer service-focused role, requiring the individual to provide all patrons that use the facility with the best possible experience. Whether the employee will be giving information to a prospective student regarding campus life or unlocking spaces in the facility, Operations Assistants serve to enhance the experience of any client or building occupant.
Swim Instructor
Become a UCLA Rec Swim Instructor!
Interviews will take place at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center's Family Pool. To be hired, applicants must possess a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or Basic Swim Instructor (BSI) Certification. Applicants that do not possess either certification will be considered for selection into a UCLA WSI class, with hiring based on successful completion of the class. If hired, applicants will need to bring their I-9 documents to their hiring session- Click here for the list of acceptable I-9 documents.
Swim Instructor applicants must be able to complete the following skills:
- Must be able to demonstrate swimming 25 yards each of front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and butterfly (15 yards) using proper technique.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to float on back for one minute.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to tread water for one minute.
- Successfully complete mock teaching scenarios.
What if I want to be a lifeguard or Water Safety Instructor, but I’m not certified? UCLA Recreation offers a number of Lifeguarding and Water Safety courses throughout the year.
Pay Rate: starts at $21/hr.
Work Hours: Work hours are flexible and include weekends, evenings, holidays, and quarter breaks.
Contact: Ted White, ewhite@recreation.ucla.edu or 310-825-3411
WATER EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR
Job Description: Instructors plan and conduct water exercise classes, evaluate student achievement, communicate appropriately with students, and complete necessary paperwork. Work hours are flexible and include weekends, evenings. Preferred certification: AEA Certification or equivalent aquatic fitness certification, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard, Community CPR, First Aid
Instructional Programs
There are no open positions at this time.
Marina Aquatic Center
- Instructor Positions: Kayaking, Rowing, Sailing, Surfing, Windsurfing Skilled instructors, with sport-specific knowledge and experience needed to teach recreational group classes and private lessons. Courses held mostly on weekends – must teach a minimum of 1 introductory class per quarter (16 hours). First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required. National certifications are preferred (US Sailing, ACA, US Rowing, etc). Pay starts at $18/hour.
- Dockmaster:Supervise MAC equipment rentals, facility programs, and assist community patrons. Required: ability to lift 50 lbs, current First Aid/CPR/AED certification, CA Boater Card. Preferred: Watersport experience in sailing, kayaking, and/or rowing. Pay starts at $17/hour.
- Maintenance Assistant: Assist the MAC Marine Maintenance Technician with facility upkeep, routine maintenance, and equipment repair. Required: ability to lift 50lbs, current First Aid/CPR/AED certification, CA Boater Card. Preferred: Experience in general building/facility maintenance or knowledge of repair and working with hand tools. Pay starts at $18/hour.
For all Marina Aquatic Center positions, email Kylie Lausten and Nora Lee at mac@recreation.ucla.edu.
Marketing - Graphic Designer
The Graphic Designer will work closely with UCLA Recreation's Marketing team to design and/or illustrate materials for print, web, and social media that promote UCLA Recreation's programs and events.
View Full Job Description - Graphic Designer
Apply for Graphic Designer position on Handshake Search Job #8731486
Marketing - Photographer
The Photographer will photograph programs and events promoting UCLA Recreation for use in marketing materials and social media. The candidate would work closely with the Marketing team and be sent out on assignments on campus or occasionally off-campus.
View Full Job Description - Photographer
Apply for Photographer position on Handshake Search Job #8731730
Marketing - Videographer
The Videographer will film programs and events promoting UCLA Recreation for use in marketing materials and social media, and create final edited videos. The candidate would work closely with the Marketing team and be sent out on assignments on campus or occasionally off-campus.
View Full Job Description - Videographer
Apply for Videographer position on Handshake Search Job #8731742
Outdoor Adventures - Bike Shop & Rental Center
Employees of the Bike Shop maintain the safest and most-welcoming environment possible for Bike Shop patrons and ourselves. Duties include communicating with patrons, managing bike intake/return for repairs, maintaining shop organization/cleanliness, and learning/performing basic bike repairs. We are not currently hiring. If/when we are, the detailed job description will be posted here. Work-study option available to those who are eligible.
Employees of the Rental Center maintain Rental Center Gear, provide outdoor equipment rentals to current members of UCLA Recreation, and undertake general projects as needed in the Outdoor Adventures workplace. Specific tasks depend on time of year and present condition of equipment, but Rental Center employees should expect to consistently be on task because there is always work to be done. We are not currently hiring. If/when we are, the detailed job description will be posted here.
Work-study option available to those who are eligible.
Outdoor Adventures – Rock Wall Staff
Rock wall staff work oversee open recreation climbing, teach bouldering classes, and host private events at the rock wall. During open recreation climbing, staff ensure that participants are informed on and follow facility rules. Periodically, rock wall staff will also instruct introductory bouldering classes. Additionally, rock wall staff host reserved, private events for groups looking to have a fun, educational experience at the rock wall. We are not currently hiring. If/when we are, the detailed job description will be posted here. Work-study option available to those who are eligible.
View the full job description here.
Direct questions to Michelle Perrault at mperrault@recreation.ucla.edu.
Summer Camps
Sunset Canyon Recreation Center
Operations Assistant
Youth Programs
Little Bruins Clubhouse Staff
The purpose of the Little Bruins Clubhouse Staff is to provide evening supervision for the clubhouse. The clubhouse, funded in large part by the social justice referendum, provides free and reduced cost evening youth programming for student dependents at the John Wooden Center for children diaper graduate to age 14. This program provides student dependents with a supervised, kid friendly environment for group and independent play or study time with trained youth counselors who engage children in age appropriate activities while student parents attend class or participate in evening programs or study groups on campus.