Instructional Assistant Opportunities

A $53,108,617 project when it opened in January 2003. The 264,000 square foot facility features a 53 foot climbing wall, 13,808 square foot social area, 5 basketball courts, a multi-activity court, 5 group exercise rooms, field space behind the facility, in addition to field space across campus; as well as a competition pool with a 10 meter dive tower and outdoor leisure pool. The Department also shares the facility with the UH Wellness Department.

The Department of Campus Recreation is housed within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services, under Dr. Richard Walker, Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services.

Campus Recreation and Wellness Center

VISIONUH Campus Recreation aspires to create a culture of: Intentionality, by creating experiential learning opportunities that meet the needs of the diverse UH community. Engagement, by providing opportunities for involvement through the utilization of extraordinary facilities, programs, and services. Student Success, by creating a student driven department with professional leadership.

MISSIONCampus Recreation provides the UH community an inclusive environment that cultivates the development of life skills through engaging and meaningful recreation programs, facilities and service.

VALUES

SERVICE

INTEGRITY

LEADERSHIP

ACCOUNTABILITY

COMMUNICATION

FUN

SAFETY

INCLUSION

12 Professional Staff6 Instructional

Assistants

225 Student Employees

Department of Campus Recreation

Instructional Assistant University approved out-of-state tuition waiver and stipend of approximately $1500 per month pending acceptance into a University of Houston graduate program. Stipend is for ten months effective August through May, summer hourly employment may be available. Health insurance is available.

We are seeking to fill the following instructional assistants for Fall 2015, for a two year appointment:

AquaticsSwim Lessons, Staff Supervision, Special Events

FitnessFitness Floor, Personal Training, Group Fitness, Staff Supervision

Intramural SportsOfficials Training, League Management, Staff Supervision

MarketingSocial Media/ Web Content, Promotions, Staff Supervision

OperationsEquipment/Facility Management, Staff Supervision

Outdoor AdventureAdventure Trips, Climbing Wall, Staff Supervision

About University of Houston and HoustonThe University of Houston, the home of the Cougars, was founded in 1927 and today is one of three Texas universities designated as a Tier One institution. Enrollment for Fall 2014 was 40,500. Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city, is bustling with culture and energy and has recently gained recognition as America’s next great global city. Known as the energy capital of the world, the city is home to 26 Fortune 500 companies, the second most in the nation, and the world’s largest medical center — making Houston a land of limitless opportunities for University of Houston students, whether through internships or fieldwork experiences in the real world.

Graduate DegreesThe University of Houston is the premier urban research and teaching university in Texas and the most diverse research university in the nation. The University offers master’s degrees in 133 fields and six doctoral degrees in 62 fields through its twelve colleges. UH gives students’ access to a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and culturally diverse community.

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