Mason Recreation

Author: Jennifer De La Rosa

Lifeguard Hiring Event

Lifeguard Hiring Event

Are you interested in a fun & flexible part-time job? Do you like to be near a pool, make new friends, and develop professionally? Join us at our lifeguard hiring event on August 27 & 28! 

Follow this link for more information!

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Janae Haaland is August Employee of the Month

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August 2022 Employee of the Month Janae Haaland. Photo by: Cristian Torres/Strategic Communications/George Mason University

Janae Haaland, associate director of technology services in the division of University Life, has been a part of Mason Nation since 2015, starting out as the assistant director for technology with Mason Recreation. Janae Haaland, associate director of technology services in the division of University Life, has been a part of Mason Nation since 2015, starting out as the assistant director for technology with Mason Recreation.She also supervises IT staff within University Career Services, Student Health Services, and University Life Technology Services, and provides consultations and back-up support for those positions as needed.In recognition of her hard work, Haaland is August Employee of the Month.

This is not Haaland’s first award for her inspiring efforts at Mason. She also received an Outstanding Service Award in July for her amazing work ethic.

Read more about Janae here.

Sauna scheduled to reopen Monday, July 25

AFC facility update

Dear Students and Members,

Construction on the AFC Sauna is going very well and we are currently installing new wood and benches. We plan to re-open the sauna for use on Monday, July 25th. Stay tuned for further communication.

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

AFC Sauna Update

AFC facility update

Dear Members,

Our dry sauna construction has started and is going well. It is still on course to open later this July as our team still needs to install new benches and a new heater.
Please continue to check the website for updates on our sauna. We thank you for your patience.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Upcoming AFC Closure: August 1 – 14

Attention Students and Members,

The Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC) will be closed for annual maintenance from August 1 – 14, 2022. During this time, our pool patrons may utilize the Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center on Mason’s Science and  Technology Campus.

The RAC will offer extended hours during this closure:
– Monday – Friday:  6:00 am – 8:00 pm
– Saturday -Sunday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

The AFC will resume summer hours on Monday, August 15.

Facilities Closed for 4th of July

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Attention Patriots!

Our facilities will be closed in observance of the 4th of July holiday. Have a safe & fun long-weekend. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday!

We’re hiring two full time positions – open now

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George Mason University’s Recreation department is hiring two full time professional staff positions!

Follow the links above to learn about these positions and to submit your application.

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About our Department

Mason Recreation is a dynamic organization that includes a strong team consisting of 24 full-time professionals and over 400 student staff members. We support multiple programs including The EDGE: Team Development and Experiential Learning challenge course located on Mason’s Sci Tech Campus, Outdoor Adventures, Fitness, Intramural Sports, Club Sports, Aquatics, and Well-Being. Our Fairfax campus facilities include the Recreation and Athletic Complex (RAC) (125,000 square feet), the Aquatics and Fitness Center (AFC) (91,000 square feet), Skyline Fitness Center (11,000 square feet), four Fields (natural grass and turf), Tennis Courts, and nature trails.