Student Employment
Join the more than 600 NC State students employed by Wellness and Recreation annually. Work in a dynamic environment that offers flexible scheduling and real-world experience by developing professional and transferable skills to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom.
- Students are eligible to work with Wellness and Recreation if you are an on-campus, degree-seeking student and are enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits for undergraduate or 4.5 for graduate students.
- Following the interview process, students selected for employment must attend an orientation. All new employees must be prepared to bring documentation and identification to their orientation.
Student Employee Recruitment
Wellness and Recreation is looking for enthusiastic students to join our team! These positions will not start until the Fall 2026 semester.
- Aquatics Lifeguard – Apply here by Aug. 26
- Aquatics Lifeguard Instructor – Apply here by Aug. 26
- Facility Assistant – Apply here by July 16
- Group Fitness Instructor – Apply here by July 9
- Fitness Personal Trainer – Apply here by June 22
- Marketing Assistant – Apply here by Aug. 20
- Member Services Entrance Assistant – Apply here by Aug. 20
- Outdoor Adventures Climbing Wall Specialist – Apply here by Aug. 20
- Sports Programs Official – Apply here by Sept. 4
- ThriveWell Wellness Specialist – Apply here by July 16
- ThriveWell Wellness Coach – Apply here by July 16
View all position descriptions
Aquatics
- Lifeguard
- Lifeguard Instructor
- Aquatics Supervisor
- CPR, First Aid and AED Land Instructor
- Program Assistant
Facility Operations
Fitness
- Group Fitness Instructor
- F45 Group Training Coach
- Personal Trainer
- Fitness Specialist
- Program Assistant
Marketing
Member Services
Outdoor Adventures
- Rentals Assistant
- Bike Mechanic and Gear Repair Specialist
- Climbing Wall Specialist
- Climbing Center Supervisor
- Assistant Trip Leader
- Trip Leader
- Expedition Leader
- Team Building Specialist
- Challenge Course Apprentice
- Challenge Course Facilitator
- Challenge Course Lead Facilitator
- Program Assistant
Sport Programs
ThriveWell
Full-time Positions
All full-time positions will be posted on the NC State jobs portal.