UNLV Student Employment Opportunities: A Comprehensive Guide

Each year, more than 2,300 UNLV students work on campus. Student employment exists to support students in the pursuit of an academic degree. The university depends on the contributions of student employees in day-to-day operations, enhancing the quality of service to students, staff, faculty, and visitors who make up the UNLV community. In order to ensure success, both in the classroom and on the job, balance is the key. Too many work hours may place a student's academic success at risk. It is important to note that college coursework doesn’t take place just in the classroom.

Eligibility and Requirements

To be eligible for student employment at UNLV, there are certain requirements that must be met. You must maintain six credits/semester (undergraduate) or five credits/semester (graduate). If you drop below less than half-time status, you are no longer allowed to work. Additionally, students must be a permanent resident with an I-151 or an I-551, or an alien authorized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to work in the United States.

International students should obtain prior authorization from the International Student and Scholar Compliance before beginning employment. Students may apply for a Social Security Number (SSN) upon receiving a valid offer of employment from the university.

Work Hours and Compensation

Students may work on campus for a maximum of eight (8) hours daily and 20 hours weekly. Students may work more hours during term breaks. Graduate assistants may work an additional student hourly job of up to 10 hours per week.

Student employees are paid on an hourly basis and must record all time worked each day. Workday is the university’s system of record for time and work attendance tracking. An hourly employee must clock in and out and submit their time worked on a daily basis so their manager can review and approve it. Without the time entry and a manager’s approval, the employee risks delays in receiving their pay. For any corrections to time entry, please contact your supervisor. Time must be submitted through Workday. Students may elect to receive pay through direct deposit. Student employees are FICA-exempt, meaning these taxes do not apply to service performed by students employed by a school, college, or university where the student is pursuing a course of study.

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Finding and Applying for Student Jobs

The first step is carefully review the duties, required skills, and knowledge of each job to determine if you meet the minimum requirements. List all the skills and experience you possess that qualify you for the position. You are encouraged to attach a resume and interest letter with your application. Find available student jobs; jobs remain posted online until they have been filled. Students seeking regular student employment may not apply for an advertised federal work study position.

Work Study Program

Some students may be awarded a work study allocation as a part of their financial aid package. This package determines the maximum number of hours the student may work during the semester. The work study dollar eligibility of the student will determine the average number of hours per week a work study student can work before the work study award is earned. Many employers can continue to employ a student after the work study award is earned. The amount you earn cannot exceed the budgeted amount from the department hiring you for the school year.

Student Employment Levels

Student employment offers a wide range of positions, which require different degrees of skill or experience. Student employees at this level receive comprehensive training, clear guidelines, and are provided with procedures as necessary. Student employees at this level are able to prioritize work, use initiative, and make decisions regarding work assignments. Student employees at this level are able to use analysis, independent judgement and knowledge of the principles, practices, and concepts of a professional field.

Departmental Expectations

As part of the UNLV workforce, your department is depending on you. Many departments hire students and pay 100 percent of the student's wages earned out of their own operating budget. Students not enrolled during the summer semester may work during the summer semester under regular student employment.

Examples of Student Employment Opportunities at Campus Recreational Services (CRS)

Campus Recreational Services (CRS) offers a variety of employment opportunities for UNLV students. These positions span across different areas including Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, Fitness, Aquatics, Outdoor Adventures, and Special Events. These roles provide students with valuable experience, skill development, and the chance to contribute to the UNLV community.

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Aquatics

Lifeguard: The primary responsibility as a lifeguard is to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring. Candidates must be able to ensure the safety of patrons by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors. This person will need to be able to solve on-the-job issues by utilizing effective critical thinking and decision-making skills and possess the ability to work with diverse populations. Evaluation will be based on self, peer and supervisory evaluations.
Lifeguard Instructor: Under the direction of the Program Coordinator for Aquatics, and consistent with the Campus Recreational Service’s mission, the lifeguard instructor is responsible for the instruction, leadership, supervision, control, and safety of all class participants. The lifeguard instructor is responsible for the appearance, presentation, and working order of all materials and equipment used for lifeguard instruction.
Water Safety Instructor: The purpose of being a Water Safety Instructor is to teach people how to be safe in, on and or around water and to teach people of all ages and varying abilities how to swim. Using a logical progression, the instructor will cover the knowledge and skills needed for aquatic skill development, which in turn, leads to safer and better swimmers. Evaluation will be based on self, peer and supervisory evaluations. Minimum Hours: Varies. Teaching at least one LTS session each semester is required.

Outdoor Adventures

Trip Leader: This position works collaboratively with the Outdoor Adventures Team and may have the responsibility of leading and/or assisting various outdoor trips including but not limited to: backpacking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, skiing/snowboarding, hiking, surfing, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and camping. This person will provide programming for those that are 18 years or older, with varying abilities and skills, that are part of the UNLV community. By offering a variety of programs, we hope to champion the idea of Leave No Trace, as well as teach outdoor ethics, desert survival, and fun outdoor recreation outlets. The Trip Leader must be able to work with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural competence while representing CRS.
Outdoor Rental Shop Attendant: This position is responsible for the daily rental operations for the Outdoor Adventures Program, which includes taking reservations and preparing outgoing equipment orders. This person must be able to demonstrate effective decision-making and critical thinking skills to ensure the best customer service and safety for patrons by maintaining, cleaning, organizing, and repairing Outdoor Rental Equipment. Individuals must have general knowledge about outdoor equipment and be able to work collaboratively with the Outdoor Adventures Team. Outdoor Rental Equipment is not only sought out by the UNLV community, but from visitors worldwide.
Climbing Wall Attendant: This position is responsible for climbing wall operations during opening hours. This person must be able to demonstrate effective decision-making and critical thinking skills to ensure industry safety techniques are being practiced by all who climb during operational hours.
Bike Shop Attendant: This position is responsible for the daily bike rental/repair operations for the Outdoor Adventures Program, which includes inspecting bikes for patrons, presenting a quote for repairs and repairing/ tuning the bike for the patron. Another aspect of this position is to assist patrons in daily rental operations of mountain bikes and to assess the bike before/after the rental transaction. This person must be able to demonstrate effective decision-making and critical thinking skills to ensure the best customer service and safety for patrons by maintaining, cleaning, organizing, and repairing bikes. Individuals must have general knowledge of bike maintenance and be able to work collaboratively with the Outdoor Adventures and Facilities Attendant Team. Evaluation will be based on self, peer and supervisory evaluations.
Climbing Wall Setter: This position is responsible for stripping holds, cleaning holds, and setting new boulder problems on the boulder wall and climbing wall located at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC). This position will be responsible for instructing patrons on various bouldering and climbing workshops as assigned. This person must be able to demonstrate effective decision-making and critical thinking skills to ensure the best setting of boulder problems while using industry safety techniques. Individuals must have general knowledge of boulder wall setting and be able to work collaboratively with the Outdoor Adventures Setting Team.

Facilities and Operations

Front Desk Attendant: This position is responsible for the daily front desk operations of CRS. Candidates must be able to demonstrate effective decision-making and critical thinking skills to ensure the best customer service and safety for patrons. Individuals must be assertively friendly and have a working knowledge about facilities and services provided to members and must take pride in the quality of their work by demonstrating effective communication and initiative. Individuals must also be able to work with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural competence while representing CRS. Evaluation will be based on self, peer, and supervisory evaluations.
Building Manager: This position is responsible for daily operations of the SRWC while on shift. Candidates must be able to solve on-the-job issues by utilizing effective critical thinking and decision-making skills. This person will enforce all building policies and be able to communicate to a diverse group of patrons why the policies are in place. Knowledge of all equipment and equipment set-up and tear-down throughout building for Special Events, Tournaments and Open Recreation requests.

Fitness and Wellness

Fitness Program Assistant: This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations for the Fitness Program, which includes oversight and supervision of the fitness areas. Ability to understand and appreciate human differences including race, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, class, educational level, size and appearance.
Wellness Zone Attendant: This position is responsible for completing administrative duties in the Student Wellness Zone. Wellness Zone Attendants are trained students who work the front desk of the Student wellness Zone to provide positive experiences to those who utilize this area. Provide and perform fitness testing services to walk-in customers including, BMI readings, body fat percentage, height and weight, etc. Ability to understand and appreciate human differences including race, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, class, educational level, size appearance.
Personal Trainer: This position is responsible for providing personalized training sessions to help clients reach specific goals. Personal Trainers will need to have experience conducting fitness assessments and know how to design and implement progressive training sessions.
Group Fitness Instructor: Group fitness instructors will lead members, in a group environment, though safe and effective fitness classes for Campus Recreational Services. This position is responsible for providing group exercise fitness instruction and supervision in variety of formats. Candidates must be able to instruct multiple fitness levels and ensure the safety of all patrons in the class. This person will enforce all building policies pertaining to group exercise and be able to communicate these to a diverse group of patrons why policies are in place. The instructor will serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness and wellness and are responsible in ensuring that safety of the members is not compromised. Group Fitness Instructors will be evaluated on their performance each semester. The staff evaluation process consists of a self-evaluation, peer evaluation, and supervisor evaluation. Ability to understand and appreciate human differences including race, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, class, educational level, size appearance.

Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs

Intramural Official: This position, under the direction of the Program Coordinator and Graduate Assistant for Intramural Sports, is responsible for officiating and assisting in the administration of all events of the Intramural Sports Program. Individuals holding this position must be able to solve on-the-job issues by utilizing effective critical thinking and decision-making skills. This person will enforce all program and building policies and be able to communicate to a diverse group of patrons why the policies are in place. Must have open availability from 5-11pm Monday through Thursday. Intramural Officials will be evaluated on their performance each semester. The staff evaluation process consists of a self-evaluation, peer evaluation, and supervisor evaluation.
Intramural Supervisor: This position, under the direction of the Program Coordinator and Graduate Assistant for Intramural Sports, is responsible for daily operations of the Intramural Sports Program. Individuals holding this position must be able to solve on-the-job issues by utilizing effective critical thinking and decision-making skills. This person will enforce all program and building policies and be able to communicate to a diverse group of patrons why the policies are in place. Must have open availability from 5-11pm Monday through Thursday. Intramural Supervisors will be evaluated on their performance each semester. The staff evaluation process consists of a self-evaluation, peer evaluation, and supervisor evaluation.
Sport Club Program Assistant: This position, under the direction of the Program Coordinator and Graduate Assistant for Sport Clubs, provides direction and support for club officers and members by serving as a liaison between Sport Club Officers and CRS Professional Staff. Must have open availability evenings, Monday through Friday. Sport Club Program Assistants will be evaluated on their performance each semester. The staff evaluation process consists of a self-evaluation, peer evaluation, and supervisor evaluation.

Youth Programs

Youth Camp Counselor: The youth camp counselor position will assist in the implementation of youth camps at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas through the Campus Recreation department. This position will actively participate and supervise the overall daily camp operations, collaborate with the coordinator to administer a comprehensive camp for children, and demonstrate and teach different activities daily. The different areas within Campus Recreational Services include Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, Fitness, Aquatics, Outdoor Adventures, and Special Events.

Marketing and Design

Graphic Designer: The purpose of this position is to allow students the opportunity to use their graphic design skillset and knowledge of design programs to market and promote the programs and services we offer. Evaluation will be based on self, peer, and supervisory evaluations. The different areas within Campus Recreational Services include Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, Fitness, Aquatics, Outdoor Adventures, and Special Events. The purpose of this position is to allow students the opportunity to use their graphic design skillset and knowledge of design programs to market and promote the programs and services we offer. Evaluation will be based on self, peer, and supervisory evaluations.

Student Perspectives

“I’m able to move around shifts to study and to accommodate my class schedule as long as I get my work done and communicate my academic workload."

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