Northern Illinois University

Recreation Services

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Recreation Services Employment

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Full-Time Employment

Professionals seeking full-time employment with the department may visit the NIU Human Resource Services website for a complete list of openings.


Student Employment

Experience a fun working environment, grow and develop, network, and enhance leadership skills through student employment opportunities.  Recreation Services employs over 150 students as facility supervisors and area attendants, special event staff, group fitness instructors, personal trainers, sports officials and supervisors, trip leaders, Outing Centre attendants, lifeguards, and camp counselors.  Internships and graduate assistantships are also available. 

Students taking six or more credit hours and in good academic standing are eligible for student employment.  Work study positions are also available.  Recreation Services hires student employees throughout the academic year.  For current student employment opportunities visit our list of Job Openings.