Launch your career in Campus Recreation at Central!
Are you passionate about fitness, wellness, intramural sports, student development, or creating engaging recreation experiences? Central Connecticut State University’s Department of Campus Recreation is seeking graduate interns for a two-year, hands-on professional role.
For years, Campus Recreation has provided emerging professionals with mentorship, leadership experience, and the practical skills needed to succeed in recreation, wellness, and student affairs.
How to Apply
Submit all materials using our online Application
You will be asked to upload:
- Current resume
- One recommendation letter (may be emailed to Lisa Baxter-Rincon, MBA lbaxter-rincon@ccsu.edu)
- Academic transcript (unofficial accepted)
At a Glance
What You'll Gain
- $20,000 annual stipend for 12 months
- Tuition waiver for part-time graduate study
- Professional developmental support
- A two-year, hands-on experience preparing you for a career in Campus Recreation or Student Affairs
Eligibility
- Must apply to and be accepted into a CT State University graduate program
- Applications reviewed on a rolling basis (beginning February)
- You may apply before graduate school acceptance
What Interns Do
Campus Recreation supports fitness programs, intramural sports, open recreation, outdoor adventure, and student employee development. Graduate interns play a key role in daily operations and student engagement.
Core Responsibilities
- Assist with fitness, intramural sports, outdoor recreation, and facility operations
- Supervise student employees
- Support major events and programs
- Contribute to training, marketing, and social media
- Help manage budgets and scheduling
- Occasional nights/weekends required
- Full time work/Part time study
- Two-year position, renewed after year one
Who We're Looking For
Graduate students who are:
- Engaged, coachable, and committed to student development
- Interested in Campus Recreation or Student Affairs
- Ready to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree by June 2026 (minimum 2.70 GPA)
- Acceptance into a CT State University graduate program
- Experience in recreation, fitness, intramural, or student leadership
- Availability to start late May 2026
Application Steps
- Submit all internship materials using our online application
- Apply to your graduate program
- Campus Recreation reviews your materials
- Interview invitations sent to selected applications
- Offers made; internship begins late May/early June
