Jobs
Welcome to Sports & Fitness!
We are very excited that you have considered Sports & Fitness as your next place of
employment. We want you to feel that your association with Sports & Fitness will be
a mutually beneficial and pleasant one.
If hired, you will be joining an organization that has established an outstanding
reputation for quality services. Credit for this goes to every one of our employees.
Compensation and personal satisfaction gained from doing a job well are only two of
the reasons most people work. However, many other factors should be taken into account
as well. Pleasant relationships and working conditions, career development and convenience
are just a few. Sports &Fitness is committed to doing its part to ensure you get a satisfying
work experience.
Sports & Fitness selects employees who recognize the value of sports or exercise and
maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We dedicate ourselves to a healthy environment by
providing a facility that is attractive, comfortable, orderly and safe. We develop
competent people who understand and meet our objectives, are open minded, accept the
ideas, suggestions and constructive criticisms of fellow employees. It is to these
individuals who we will offer promotions or fill vacancies whenever possible. We will
keep all employees informed of the progress of Sports & Fitness, as well as the departments
overall aims and objectives. We will do all of this so that Sports & Fitness will
continue to be known as “a great place to work.”
We extend to you our personal best wishes for your success and happiness with Sports & Fitness.
Sports and Fitness encourages students who have an avid interest in either sports
or fitness to apply for our open positions. Due to a high demand for our student positions,
we encourage students to complete our employment interest form:
UHD Sports & Fitness Employment Interest Form
Your completed interest form will be received by our hiring managers for review. If your availability and answers prove to be matched for our needs, one of our hiring managers will be in touch with you.
Completion of our interest form does not guarantee employment.
Interested students are encouraged to complete our interest form first and then complete a UHD application for our positions online at UHD Careers. College Work Study students are encouraged to apply.
Students who are chosen for employment will be required to complete an online application through UHD Careers website and be subject to a criminal background check.
NOTE: Interviews for fall semester normally take place in July, interviews for spring semester employment normally take place in November and interviews for summer semester employment take place in May. Times and dates may be adjusted due to schedule & availability
If you have questions, please contact our department at (713) 221-8225 or stop by
the Student Life Center.
Job Descriptions
Typical positions available at Sports & Fitness are the 1st & 3rd Floor Desk Attendants, and the Fitness Center Attendants. The Student Supervisor position is usually hired from within. The Sports Supervisor position is usually offered to those within the organization who are very knowledgeable in sports. The Office Assistant position is offered to someone who is knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Word & Excel as well as interested in learning about the administrative functions & business behind Sports & Fitness. The Web Developer position is generally offered to someone who is knowledgeable in HTML & CSS and has had experience in website and graphic design.
Student Supervisors
The Student Supervisor is responsible for supporting the structure, direction, services
and programs of Sports & Fitness. Specifically, this includes supervising activities
within building when full-time staff are not present, monitoring activities throughout
building, assisting with marketing efforts, assisting with facilitating Sports & Fitness
activities, and office assignments.
3rd Floor Desk Attendant
The 3rd Floor Attendant is responsible for supporting the structure, direction, services
and programs of Sports & Fitness. Specifically, this includes monitoring the access
into building on 3rd floor level and answering the main switchboard.
1st Floor Desk Attendant
The 1st Floor Attendant is responsible for supporting the structure, direction, services
and programs of the Student Life Center. Specifically, this includes monitoring the
access into building on 1st floor level, checking out equipment, and monitoring activities
in East and West Gymnasiums and lobby area.
Fitness Center Attendant
The Fitness Center Attendant is responsible for supporting the structure, direction,
services and programs of Sports & Fitness. Specifically, this includes monitoring
the activities on the 2nd floor Fitness Center, and overlooking the activities in
the West and East gymnasiums.
Sports Supervisor
The Sports Supervisor is responsible for supporting the structure, direction, services
and programs of Sports & Fitness. Specifically, this includes assisting with the coordination/facilitation
of all sports activities, marketing efforts, data entry/compilation, and office assignments
pertaining to the sports programs.
Office Assistant
The Office Assistant is responsible for supporting the administrative and business
functions of Sports & Fitness in all areas (facilities, fitness, and sports). Specifically,
this includes assisting with the coordination/facilitation of all Sports & Fitness
activities and events, student/staff ID requests, student staff training, student
interviews, data entry/compilation, generating reports, and file maintenance/retention.
Fitness Intern
The Fitness Intern is responsible for supporting the structure, direction, services
and programs of Sports & Fitness. Specifically, this includes assisting with the coordination/facilitation
of all fitness activities, marketing efforts, data entry/compilation, and office assignments
pertaining to the fitness programs.
Sports Intern
The Sports Intern is responsible for supporting the structure, direction, services
and programs of Sports & Fitness. Specifically, this includes assisting with the coordination/facilitation
of all sports activities, marketing efforts, data entry/compilation, and office assignments
pertaining to the sports programs.
Web Intern
The Web Intern is responsible for supporting the structure, direction, services and
programs of Sports & Fitness. Specifically, this includes updating and maintaining
the content and design of the Sports& Fitness website, in addition to creating and
posting flyers for departmental activities and events.