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Employment Opportunities

The Department of Recreational Sports employs over 300 students each academic year. Both work study and non-work study positions are available.

• Lifeguard
• Tennis Instructor
• Swim Instructor
• Gymnastics Instructor
• Intramural Sports Official
• Intramural Sports Program Equipment Staff
• War Memorial Hall Facility Positions
• McComas Hall Facility Positions
• Fitness Instructor
• Personal Trainer
• Field Study
• Fitness Specialist

ACE, American Council on Exercise Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer Certification Exam will be hosted at Virginia Tech on April 26, 2008 at Engel 223. To register, visit www.acefitness.org.

Looking for a summer internship or a full time job in sports? Check out the job postings at workinsports.com

Employment Packets

Hired students (and students interested in being an Intramural Sports official) will need to fill out the employment packets in order to work for the Department of Recreational Sports. These packets can now be filled out online here (click each link to open the file):

1. Fill out online, print off, and sign the Student Employee Information form.
2. Fill out online, print off, and sign the Selective Service Registration Questionnaire (only Males must complete this).
3. Fill out online (DO NOT ENTER DATES), print off, and sign the Federal W-4 Form.
4. Fill out online (DO NOT ENTER DATES), print off, and sign the Virginia VA-4 Form.
5. Fill out online (DO NOT ENTER DATES), print off, and sign the Employment Eligibility I-9 Form (Section 1 only).
6. Print off and sign the Proper Use of State Vehicles (FS-2) Form.
7. Login to HokieSpa, click Hokie Plus, click New! Direct Deposit, click Make Changes, under Payroll Distribution click Add Bank - Payroll, enter the required fields (leaving 100 percent as Deposit Amount if using only 1 bank), and click submit, click Add This Bank, click Save Changes.

All 7 steps must be completed, and all printed items from Steps 1-6 must be turned in prior to beginning work for the Department of Recreational Sports. If you have questions about filling out these forms, please call 540-231-6856 or your supervisor within the Department of Recreational Sports.

Student Development Opportunities

The Department of Recreational Sports maintains student development as a priority. We believe your experience with VT Rec Sports is valuable and provides potential opportunities to learn skills which are extremely important in your future success. As a student employee of Rec Sports, you have the privilege to request financial support in pursuing certifications and attending conferences that will enhance your job performance. Download and complete this from for all requests. Once you have completed the form, submit it to your direct supervisor. Allow for 4 weeks of processing time. Make sure to plan ahead and provide as many details as possible. You will be responsible for follow up after the conference or certification. The selection committee will meet on the following dates in the Fall semester: Sept 21st, Oct 19th, Nov 16.