Regan Center - Athletics FWS - 2026/27
Seton Hall University
Location
South Orange, New Jersey
Quick overview
The student staff assists in the operation of varsity sports and recreational programming for the university community. Responsibilities include monitoring fitness areas, controlling access, enforcing rules, lifeguarding, event staffing, and managing equipment.
Requirements summary
Applicants must provide a cover letter specifying preferred areas and class schedules with available hours. Federal Work Study eligibility is required, along with specific certifications for lifeguard positions.
Job description
Job summary
The Athletic Department student staff assists in the operation of varsity sports as well as recreational programming for the University community. Responsible, knowledgeable students aid in the administration of the facility and our sport programs. Those chosen work 2 or 3 hour blocks around their class schedules.
Duties & Responsibilities
- We employ students eligible for FWS in six categories; must be available to work early mornings, weekends, and evenings around class schedule
- FITNESS CENTER: monitor, clean and keep the space organized; provide general advice on machine usage
- FRONT DESK: control access and entry to the Regan Center
- OFFICIAL: enforce rules during intramural programming to ensure a competitive yet sportsmanlike environment
- LIFEGUARD: preserve the safety of the pool patrons while remaining vigilant on the lifeguard stand (American Red Cross Certification with First Aid/CPR/AED required)
- EVENT STAFF: this game management position involves assisting in the setup and breakdown of our varsity athletic events on campus; during the games this staff assists by working lines, tickets, ball rotation, and ushering - other areas include scoreboard, music, & statistics
- EQUIPMENT ROOM: provide laundry service for all varsity programs; additional responsibilities include equipment distribution, inventory, packing travel bags, and locker room set up for home contests
MUST include a cover letter specifying preferred areas and class schedule with available hours
Required qualifications
Must include cover letter specifying preferred areas, class schedule with available hours, & screen shot of FWS acceptance in SHU portal
Special instructions
Physical Demands: must be able to handle innate physical demands of position
CONTACT
Kathy Matta- Senior Associate Athletic Director
kathleen.matta@shu.edu [kathleen.matta@shu.edu]
Federal work study eligibility
YES – Federal Work Study eligibility required (check your Financial Aid Offer on the University Portal [https://piratenet.shu.edu/])
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
