Health & Well-being Student Job Summaries

Health and Well-being Unit offers many different opportunities for students to join our team. Below is a listing of our main positions. Please contact Ayanna Santiago (Ayanna.santiago@richmond.edu) for additional information.

Positions require 6–10 hours of work per week; starting pay ranges from $12.50–$14.50 per hour. Some Health and Well-being positions require current CPR certification; applicants do not need certification to apply, but it is required within 30 days of hire date. 

Please note: Any position with an asterisk (*) designation requires CPR certification.

As Per University Policy: If you have not worked for the University previously, you must complete New Student Employee Process, before you can legally begin working. Be sure to bring original document(s) to meet the I-9 requirement listed here, (e.g., social security card, unexpired passport or birth certificate, etc.). You will need to show one original document from column A or a combination of one original document from both columns B and column C. Human Resources is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Student Employee Current Openings

Fall 2025
Lifeguard*
Member Services*
Intramural Assistant*
Outdoor Adventure Assistant*
Welcome Desk Assistant*
Equipment Assistant*

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  • Lifeguard *

    Responsible for the supervision and operations of the pool and pool area during operational hours in University Recreation. The lifeguard will insure the safety of patrons in and around the pool area. Certification is required. ($13.00)

  • Sport Club Assistant*

    Assist the Assistant Director of Sports and Risk Management with the coordination of Sport Club Program. ($12.50)

  • Equipment Assistant *

    Assist the manager of equipment and facilities with inspection, cleaning, and basic preventive maintenance on all fitness equipment in University Recreation. Responsible for cleaning equipment and assisting with the training of employees on equipment cleaning. ($12.50)

  • Fitness Assistant *

    Monitor the fitness spaces in the Weinstein Center for Recreation to ensure cleanliness, safety, and supervision of the facility and its members. Assist with daily operations of the facility. ($12.50)

  • Group Exercise Instructor *

    Develop routines and instruct University Recreation group exercise sessions for student, staff, faculty, and community participants. Students with fitness certification(s) will receive a higher pay rate. ($13.00–$14.50)

  • Personal Trainer *

    Develop routines and implement personal training programs for students, staff, faculty, and community participants in University Recreation. Certification is required. ($14.50)

  • Intramural Assistant *
    Responsible for the supervision and enforcement of game rules and regulations of the Intramural program. Job requires independent problem solving. On-the-job training is offered. Students with officials’ certification will receive a higher pay rate. ($12.50)
  • Outdoor Adventure Assistant *

    Student is responsible for assisting in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of existing and new Outdoor Adventure programs and services. Job requires a high degree of accountability. Some evening and weekend hours required. ($12.50)

  • Member Services Assistant *

    Assistants are responsible for Weinstein Center for Recreation Member Services operations during assigned shifts. Primary responsibilities include providing excellent customer service and information to all Weinstein Center members. Provide locker assignments, distribute and collect informal recreation equipment, register members for programs, classes, services, or trips. Enroll members in recreation software. ($12.50)

  • Budget Assistant

    Performs routine clerical duties, assisting in all of the administrative needs of the Health and Well-being office. ($12.50)

  • Employment Assistant

    Performs routine clerical duties, assisting in all of the administrative needs of the Employment office. ($12.50)

  • Marketing Assistant

    Assist in creating and implementing the health and well-being unit marketing plan. Generate new promotional ideas to increase participation in all departmental activities and programs. Duties include promotional activities, designing print materials, internal and external communications, photography, and program/facility schedules. Job requires a high degree of accountability and confidentiality. ($12.50)

  • Membership Assistant

    Provide exceptional customer service in the primary duties of enrolling, renewing, and maintaining Weinstein Center for Recreation paid memberships through the Fusion software. The Membership Assistant will also perform various day-to-day administrative tasks including, but not limited to, answering membership desk phone and fielding responses to various paid membership related e-mails, filing and contacting current and prospective members. ($12.50)

  • C.A.R.E. Assistant - Program Support

    Responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, and evaluation of violence prevention programs, including sexual and relationship violence awareness, healthy relationships, consent, sexual health, bystander intervention, etc. This job requires a high degree of accountability, and confidentiality. ($12.50)

  • C.A.R.E. Assistant - Communications

    Responsible for assisting with communications of programs and services offered through CARE and the Department of Health Promotion. ($12.50)

  • Health Promotion Assistant

    Responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and evaluation of Health Education and Well-being special programs for Health Promotion. This job requires a high degree of accountability and confidentiality. ($12.50)

  • Welcome Desk Assistant *

    Assist with the coordination of the Well-being Center Welcome Desk and Control Center operations. Provides excellent customer service to members and visitors with accurate information about programs, services, and facility schedules. Assists with administrative support to the Health Promotion department, including planning and hosting events, scheduling space, arranging for food, setups and other related logistics. Overall understanding of hand biometrics system and Fusion software. ($12.50)

  • Student Health Center Assistant

    Serves as first point of contact for patients at the Student Health Center and assists with administrative tasks related to front office operations. ($12.50)

  • Clinical Assistant *
    Serves as first point of contact for patients at the Student Health Center and assists with clinical tasks related to clinical operations. Must have CMA, CNA, or EMT certification. ($14.50)