The Department of Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. The Department operates out of the Recreation and Athletic Center and provides programs and services in the areas of fitness and wellness, intramural sports and sport clubs, aquatics, open recreation, and facility rentals to an average of 887 users per day, including students, faculty/staff, alumni, and other Oakland University affiliates. Campus Recreation employs approximately 150 students annually.
Guidelines/Requirements for Internship Applicants
- Preference given to students with experience and/or coursework in Exercise Science or Wellness Health Promotion field.
- Interns are expected to make a one semester commitment. Two semesters are preferred (fall/winter, winter/summer, summer/fall). Scheduling and office hours are flexible depending on class schedules and required number of internship hours.
- Business casual attire is expected during office hours.
- Positive health habits are expected during internship commitment.
- This is an unpaid internship.
The Experience
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- Each experience is tailored to best fit each student’s personal interest in fitness, wellness, and health promotion. Students will participate in a variety of projects which will provide experience in many of the following areas:
- OU Wellness Fair development
- Health and wellness coaching
- Marketing
- Health and fitness screenings
- Website content development and review
- Campus and community outreach
- Programming for students, OU employees, and special groups
- Employee wellness
- Educational presentations
- Fitness Center equipment, staffing, and programming
- Health awareness initiatives
- Collaborations with campus partners
- Group exercise class implementation
How to Apply
- Complete and submit:
- Cover letter (including specific goals and objectives for the internship experience)
- Resume
- Three references (academic and professional)
- Consideration Deadlines
- Fall/Winter consideration- application materials must be received by May 15
- Winter/Summer consideration- application materials must be received by November 15
- Summer/Fall consideration- application materials must be received by March 15
- Submit electronically to:
Becky Lewis, Assistant Director-Programs
lewis236@oakland.edu
- Or mail to:
Department of Campus Recreation
Attn: Becky Lewis
155 RAC
Oakland University
Rochester, MI 48309