CPT Recreation Assistant Jobs
Recreation Assistant jobs on CPT place you inside parks and recreation departments, fitness centers, campus rec programs, and community organizations where hands-on programming work counts toward your degree. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must tie directly to your curriculum, kinesiology, sport management, and public health programs are the most common fits.
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As a part of the Member Service student staff at the Student Recreation Center you will help ensure our goal of enhancing the student experience at UAF and providing excellent customer service to all who use our facilities. Staff will be expected to sanitize various areas and equipment around our faculty to create a safe and cleanly environment for patrons. Other job duties may include selling memberships, registering patrons for the various programs our department offers, along with accepting and preparing our facilities for reservation requests by patrons. To thrive in this role an applicant must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable enforcing the rules and policies of the University and our department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be enrolled as a UAF student taking a minimum of 6 credits per semester with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or a newly enrolled student. CPR/1st aid certified or willing to become certified.
POSITION DETAILS
This is an hourly, part-time student position. This recruitment is open to undergraduate students only. This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.
CONTACT INFORMATION
☎️ If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Brittany Tappa, Signers’ Business Office HR Coordinator, at bjtappa@alaska.edu or 907-474-6353.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
ACCESS TO THE REPORTS IS AVAILABLE AT
UAA: Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.
UAF: Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.
UAS: Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.
INTRODUCTION
As a part of the Member Service student staff at the Student Recreation Center you will help ensure our goal of enhancing the student experience at UAF and providing excellent customer service to all who use our facilities. Staff will be expected to sanitize various areas and equipment around our faculty to create a safe and cleanly environment for patrons. Other job duties may include selling memberships, registering patrons for the various programs our department offers, along with accepting and preparing our facilities for reservation requests by patrons. To thrive in this role an applicant must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable enforcing the rules and policies of the University and our department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be enrolled as a UAF student taking a minimum of 6 credits per semester with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or a newly enrolled student. CPR/1st aid certified or willing to become certified.
POSITION DETAILS
This is an hourly, part-time student position. This recruitment is open to undergraduate students only. This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.
CONTACT INFORMATION
☎️ If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Brittany Tappa, Signers’ Business Office HR Coordinator, at bjtappa@alaska.edu or 907-474-6353.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
ACCESS TO THE REPORTS IS AVAILABLE AT
UAA: Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.
UAF: Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.
UAS: Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.
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Get Access To All JobsRecreation Assistant CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Recreation Assistant role qualify for CPT?
It depends on your specific degree program and how the job duties connect to your coursework. Kinesiology, sport management, recreation administration, and public health programs commonly satisfy the integral curriculum requirement. Your DSO reviews the connection between the role's actual duties, activity planning, participant supervision, facility coordination, and your enrolled courses before authorizing CPT. A generic recreation job with no academic tie won't qualify.
Can I work part-time as a Recreation Assistant on CPT while taking classes?
Yes. Part-time CPT is authorized for 20 hours or fewer per week and doesn't count against your 12-month full-time CPT limit, which matters for future OPT eligibility. Many campus rec departments and community recreation programs offer part-time scheduling that fits alongside a full course load. Confirm the exact hours with your DSO before accepting the offer, since the authorized hours must be reflected on your updated I-20.
What documents do I need to start a CPT Recreation Assistant job?
You need an updated I-20 with the CPT authorization section completed, showing your employer's name, job location, authorized dates, and part-time or full-time designation. Your employer will also need your SEVIS-linked I-20 for E-Verify onboarding. Bring your passport, current I-20, and any offer letter to your DSO appointment. Don't start work until the new I-20 is in your hands.
How do I find Recreation Assistant employers who understand CPT?
Search Recreation Assistant listings on Migrate Mate, where you can identify employers with work authorization hiring experience. Campus recreation departments at universities are often the most CPT-familiar since they regularly hire F-1 students and have HR staff who know how to process I-20 documentation. Municipal parks and recreation departments vary widely, so ask the hiring manager early whether they've onboarded CPT students before.
Does full-time CPT as a Recreation Assistant affect my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT, more than 20 hours per week, counts toward a 12-month cumulative limit. If you use 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your program, you lose OPT eligibility entirely, including the STEM OPT extension. Part-time CPT carries no such cap. If you're considering a full-time summer recreation position, calculate your running full-time CPT total with your DSO before accepting.