RecFit Ambassador (Student)

American University; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking a RecFit Ambassador in the Member Services department. This part-time student position supports outreach, events, and digital engagement to raise campus awareness of RecFit programs.

The role involves tabling at events, assisting with campaigns, and leading tours of fitness centers. Working 5–10 hours weekly, evenings and weekends are required. A professional, collaborative attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior at the time of employment.
• Will be required to work evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable about RecFit programs and services to answer questions from students, parents, and others.
• Participate in social media campaigns informing members of programs and events and gym information.
• Staff in-person and virtual events such as Late Night at the Rec, New Eagle Day, Preview Day, webinars, and campus events.
• Lead tours of the fitness centers to prospective members.
• Maintain a professional and respectful environment with students, staff, and campus partners.
• Be present for all scheduled shifts and staff training.

Skills

Social media

Event staffing

Tours

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Currently enrolled student (sophomore–senior)

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid. Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.

Department

Member Services

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Description

In this role, the RecFit Ambassador serves as a key representative of the department, promoting programs, events, and services to the campus community. This role focuses on outreach, event support, and digital engagement, helping to increase student participation and awareness of recreational opportunities. RecFit Ambassadors will assist with the tabling efforts of departmental events and campus events.

Essential Functions

• Be knowledgeable about RecFit programs and services to be able to answer questions from students, parents, and other individuals.
• Participant in social media campaigns that inform members of programs and events and general gym information.
• Staff in-person and virtual events such as: Late Night at the Rec, New Eagle Day, Preview Day, webinars, and other campus events.
• Lead tours of the fitness centers to prospective members.
• Maintain a professional and respectful environment with students, staff, and campus partners.
• Be present for all scheduled shifts and staff training.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Part-time. 5 - 10 hours per week.

Salary Range

$18.40 per hour.

Required Education and Experience

• Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior at the time of employment.
• Will be required to work evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Knowledge of social media platforms and content creation.

Other Details

This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Acknowledgements

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