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University of New Mexico
Recreation Assistant
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$35,503 / year median in New Mexico
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Recreation Assistant University of Mexico $12.00 Hourly United States, Mexico, Gallup 705 Gurley Ave (Show on map) Aug 05, 2026
Requisition IDreq37433
Working TitleRecreation Assistant
Pay$12.00 Hourly
CampusGallup
DepartmentGallup Student Services Dir Ofc (724A)
Employment TypeStudent Employment
Student TypeWork-Study
StatusNon-Exempt
Background Check RequiredNo
For Best Consideration Date8/18/2026
Position Summary Position Summary Recreational Services is looking to hire a professional, mature UNM-Gallup student(s) to work as a recreation assistant. Candidate(s) should be comfortable working in fast-paced, professional environment and with a high ability to multitask. Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist Sports Facility Event Coordinator with the preparation of sports venues for game, tournament, and other special event operations.
- Regular cleaning of equipment throughout the day, it also includes picking up of equipment, and laundry.
- Recreation Assistant will tend to the needs of the guests.
- Moderate physical activity. Requires occasional lifting, pushing, pulling of objects up to 50lbs.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of sport rules, exercise equipment, and weight room equipment.
- Minimum qualifications knowledge of sports and weight room equipment. Preferred Qualifications
- American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certified. If not it will be required within 30-days of employment.
- Work study qualified Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted.