Mason Recreation is committed to developing excellence in our students and supporting their career-readiness during their time in our department. With three different facilities, numerous services, programs and events running all year long – we pride ourselves on employing some of the most skilled, passionate, and successful staff on campus. Please look below for a list of our employment areas and a brief description of positions.
Applications are accepted via:
When we are actively filling positions, we will post jobs directly on Handshake, Mason’s designated student employee hiring portal.
We also have area specific interest forms you can use to express your interest in working with certain areas within Mason Recreation. This form lets us know who is interested in working with us throughout the year. We review these applications each semester and will reach out to applicants when needs arise.
- Handshake: Click here to apply.
- Interest forms: Review areas listed below to see which groups have interest forms.
- Lifeguard: As a Lifeguard, you and your coworkers will work to ensure the safety of Aquatic and Fitness Center Patrons and facilitate programs like Log Rolling, Paddle Board Yoga, Swim Meets, and more! We have a very flexible work schedule, and we work with you to ensure you have a good work/school/life balance.
- Swim Instructor: The Swim Instructor position is a vital part of our aquatics program by providing a safe, welcoming, and educational environment for participants of all ages and skill levels. This position is overseen by the Graduate Professional Assistant of Aquatics. Swim Instructors are responsible for teaching swim lessons, following departmental curriculum and safety standards. This position focuses on skill development, water safety education, and positive participant engagement while maintaining a supportive and encouraging learning environment.
We are not hiring lifeguards at this time. However we are hiring swim instructors. Use this form to express your interest in working with our Aquatics team.
Information coming soon
Use this form to express your interest in working with Club Sports. We will be in contact when we are hiring!
Use this form to express your interest in working with The EDGE. We will be in contact when we are hiring!
- Customer Service Attendant (CSA): The CSA position is a vital part of our organization and represents the front lines of our department. This position will be overseen by a Coordinator of Facility Operations, with the specific professional staff supervisor being dictated by the team and facility. This position will be stationed predominantly at a facility front desk (AFC, RAC, Activities Building, or Skyline) and will be the prime access point for patrons entering the facility. This position is responsible for answering questions about our program areas, facilities, events, and more!
- To be considered in our next hiring cycle, applications for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 start dates must be submitted via Handshake between February 1st and March 15th.
- Handshake ID: Job #10640141
- To be considered in our next hiring cycle, applications for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 start dates must be submitted via Handshake between February 1st and March 15th.
Use this form to express your interest in working with our Intramural Sports team. We will be in contact when we are hiring!
Use this form to express your interest in working with our Outdoor Venues team. We will be in contact when we are hiring!