Student Employment at Elon Campus Recreation and Wellness fosters a community in which students are encouraged to apply knowledge from the classroom and develop a professional skillset.
With over 250 student employees across five programs, Elon Campus Recreation and Wellness is the largest employer of students on Elon’s campus.
This past fall, 47 new hires were welcomed into the department in programs including Operations, Experiential Learning and Outdoor Adventures, Fitness, Student Wellness, and Sport. This spring, RecWell will continue the hiring process for the 2024 Spring Semester.
Maddie Battinelli ‘23 has been involved with Campus RecWell since her sophomore year as a group exercise instructor, teaching Barre, and Pilates, and focusing on holistic exercises. Battinelli describes Campus Recreation and Wellness as a “space to express herself” and credits RecWell for helping her find confidence and develop leadership skills in professional environments. “I now have a network of people. And although we are a large group, we are connected and there is a place for you at RecWell.”
As Battinelli looks towards the future, she feels confident in herself and the skills she has cultivated at Elon Campus Recreation and Wellness.
Carter Stoke ‘24 is the Satellite Facilities Programs team leader and has been on the RecWell team since the fall of his first year. Stoke states that his time employed at RecWell has provided him with skills he takes into the classroom. “I’m a student who knows how to manage time and be organized because of RecWell,” he said.
As a team leader of the Satellite Facilities Programs, Stoke has developed confidence and leadership skills that he will take with him into future professional settings. As he goes into his senior year, Stoke expects his experience at RecWell to influence what he wants out of his future career path.
Three years ago, Ari Tristani ‘23 applied to RecWell in the Operations department. Today, she is a Koury manager and hiring chair for Campus Recreation and Wellness. As a sports management major, her experience with RecWell gave her the confidence and work ethic needed in high-pressure situations. “Everyone has a great work ethic and the people that I am around motivate me,” Tristani said. “Come ready to make friends. It’ll [RecWell] give to you what you give to it.”
Her employment at Campus Recreation and Wellness has opened doors for Tristani professionally. “I had the opportunity to intern for the Red Sox last summer because of the connections I made at RecWell,” she said. “My manager knew someone who used to work in my position and got us in touch. Now she is my boss.”
The RecWell community will continue to expand this spring! Job applications will open on Thursday, Feb. 1, and close on Friday, Feb. 16. For more information, visit the Campus Recreation & Wellness student employment opportunities website.