Job Status:  Hiring

Student Employment Application (.doc)

 Tiger Recreation Hiring Process

 Tiger Recreation operations cover three facilities (Fitness Center, Harold G. Leggett Pool in the Kirby Fieldhouse, and the Gammon Weight Room in Gammon), and also the Intramural Sports Program.  Our student staff is dedicated to serving the fitness and recreational needs of student, faculty, staff, and community members of Hampden-Sydney College.  The Tiger Recreation staff is driven to provide a professional environment while exemplifying customer service and the values instilled at Hampden-Sydney College.  In doing so, Tiger Recreation has implemented a hiring process which will prepare our student staff with a “real world” job market experience.

 How do students apply for a position with Tiger Recreation?

• Attend a hiring session facilitated by the Tiger Recreation staff.  ARRIVE ON TIME.  Sessions will be highly publicized.
• Pick-up an information sheet and application at the hiring session or at the Business Office (Human Resources) after the session.
• Submit the application with a cover letter and a resume before the designated deadline.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 
• If you are called for an interview, arrive on time and dressed appropriately.  The interview process will be facilitated by the Director and up to two student Tiger Recreation staff members.

 For help with your cover letter, resume, or interview skills please contact Rucker Snead ’81, or Laura Neidert in the Career Development Office at x6106 or visit them in Bagby Hall, Room 209 Visit the website at www.hsc.edu/careerdevelopment.  Examples of effective resumes and cover letters may be found under “Tip Sheets” located under the student section of the Career Development website.

 Positions that may be available:

Facility Attendant – General operations and safety of the Fitness Center or Gammon Weight Room,  responsible for providing customer service, and responding to the needs of our participants.  Current CPR/First Aid encouraged.

Fitness Monitor – Oversee the fitness areas, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and lifting technique.

Lifeguards – Must hold CURRENT lifeguard certification and CPR.

IM Officials -  Seeking officials for the academic year. Officials receive complete training and a free t-shirt. Please contact Jane Kupkowski (x7066) for more information.