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Contact Us

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:

875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

SRC Info Desk Phone:
208-885-7529

Outdoor Rental Center Phone:
208-885-6170

Staff Directory Map

Nathan Moody, Trips and Climbing Center Coordinator

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6810

Email: nmoody@uidaho.edu

Web: Climbing Center

Staff Directory Map

Ben Sturz, Director of Recreation & Fitness Services

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-2204

Email: bsturz@uidaho.edu

Staff Directory Map

Nick Patrick, Coordinator of Intramurals and Sport Clubs

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-2058

Email: npatrick@uidaho.edu

Web: Intramural Sports

Staff Directory Map

Sandra Townsend, Outdoor Program and Youth Programs Director

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6810

Fax: 208-885-2340

Email: stownsend@uidaho.edu

Web: Outdoor Program

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Hans Zander, Outdoor Program Coordinator - Rental Center

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6170

Email: hzander@uidaho.edu

Web: Rental Center

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Amanda Ferstead, Assistant Director of Health Promotion

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS 1230
Moscow, Idaho 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-1539

Email: amandaf@uidaho.edu

Job Opportunities

Many different job opportunities are available at Recreation and Wellbeing. Learn more from the list of descriptions below.

Job Openings

Job Duties

Duties include the safe and effective assessment, programming, and instruction of fitness and wellness activities for individual and small group training.

Job Requirements

  • Must have a current nationally accredited certification in personal training (ex: ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NASM, etc.).
  • Must maintain active certification throughout employment.
  • Due to the nature of this position, must be 18 years of age to apply.
  • Ability to clearly communicate in writing and verbally.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) certification in First Aid, CPR, AED required within three weeks of hire.
  • Physical ability to bend, stoop, lift and/or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods of time.
  • Physical ability to move around and within equipment and facilities, including squatting, kneeling and climbing on stools and ladders.
  • Must abide by the University of Idaho Student and/or Employee Code of Conduct.
  • Must be able to pass a preemployment personal training evaluation of skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Starting Wage

Starting wage is dependent on experience.

Application Deadline

Position(s) open until filled. 

How to Apply

Questions

Contact Ben Sturz at bsturz@uidaho.edu.

Job Duties

Duties include the safe and effective assessment, programming, and instruction of fitness and wellness classes for small and/or large groups.

Job Requirements

  • Must have a current certification or certificate in the group fitness format(s) that applicants are interested in instructing (ex: Yoga, Pilates, Indoor Cycling, etc.).
  • Must maintain active certification or certificate throughout employment.
  • Due to the nature of this position, must be 18 years of age to apply.
  • Ability to clearly communicate in writing and verbally.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) certification in First Aid, CPR, AED required within three weeks of hire.
  • Physical ability to bend, stoop, lift and/or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods of time.
  • Physical ability to move around and within equipment and facilities, including squatting, kneeling and climbing on stools and ladders.
  • Must abide by the University of Idaho Student and/or Employee Code of Conduct.
  • Must be able to pass a preemployment group fitness instruction evaluation of skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Starting Wage

Starting wage is dependent on experience.

Application Deadline

Position(s) open until filled.  

How to Apply

Questions

Contact Ben Sturz at bsturz@uidaho.edu.

Job Description:

Basic Function and Responsibility:

Officiate/Referee intramural sports competitions that are assigned. Sports may include:

  • Flag Football
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Wrestling
  • Dodgeball
  • Spike Ball
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Floor Hockey
  • Pickleball
  • Badminton
  • Tennis
  • Wiffleball

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work on average 2 to 4 hours/week.
  • Attend all required meetings and clinics, which are conducted in each sport.
  • Maintain minimum performance ratings according to completed evaluations.
  • Prepare properly for all scheduled games.
  • Be at scheduled officiating site in a timely and professional manner.
  • Conduct yourself professionally at all times.
  • Assist the Recreation & Wellbeing office in other areas as assigned.

Supervision Received

  • Direct supervision will be received from the Director of Intramural Sports, Intramural Grad Assistant, and Intramural Supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be a student enrolled at the University Of Idaho and be at least 18 years old.
  • Background or interest in recreational events with prior officiating experience is preferred.
  • Must demonstrate a willingness to learn.

Starting Wage

The starting wage for this position is $9.50 an hour. 

Application Deadline

Position(s) open until filled. 

How to Apply

Apply via Handshake using the job code 6976391

Questions

Contact Ben Sturz at bsturz@uidaho.edu

Contact Us

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:

875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

SRC Info Desk Phone:
208-885-7529

Outdoor Rental Center Phone:
208-885-6170

Staff Directory Map

Nathan Moody, Trips and Climbing Center Coordinator

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6810

Email: nmoody@uidaho.edu

Web: Climbing Center

Staff Directory Map

Ben Sturz, Director of Recreation & Fitness Services

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-2204

Email: bsturz@uidaho.edu

Staff Directory Map

Nick Patrick, Coordinator of Intramurals and Sport Clubs

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-2058

Email: npatrick@uidaho.edu

Web: Intramural Sports

Staff Directory Map

Sandra Townsend, Outdoor Program and Youth Programs Director

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6810

Fax: 208-885-2340

Email: stownsend@uidaho.edu

Web: Outdoor Program

Staff Directory Map

Hans Zander, Outdoor Program Coordinator - Rental Center

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS1230
Moscow, ID 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-6170

Email: hzander@uidaho.edu

Web: Rental Center

Staff Directory Map

Amanda Ferstead, Assistant Director of Health Promotion

Physical Address:
1000 Paradise Creek St.
Moscow, ID 83844

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS 1230
Moscow, Idaho 83844-1230

Phone: 208-885-1539

Email: amandaf@uidaho.edu