Discover more at campusrec.illinois.edu Campus Recreation Overview Guide INNOVATION COLLABORATION LEADERSHIP STUDENT EXPERIENCE INCLUSION Welcome to Campus Recreation Campus Recreation provides a welcoming environment for of state-of-the-art indoor recreation space available to everyone with sustainable facilities and programs that inspire concentrate on wellness and healthy lifestyles. Additionally, the university community to engage in recreation and 75 acres of outdoor fields between the Complex Playfields, wellness opportunities. the Outdoor Center Playfields, and the Illini Grove offer many opportunities for the students to stay active. Over 1,350,000 visits by patron each year. Students, faculty, staff, community members, and visitors use the facilities for Campus Recreation also offers many diverse programs and everything from education to cheering on friends to personal amenities, including over 50 group fitness classes each week, relaxation and meditation. a variety of intramural sports each semester, instructional cooking classes, wellness programs, rock climbing, learn-to-swim With the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC), Campus program, personal training sessions, bicycle demonstrations, Recreation Center East (CRCE), Campus Bike Center, and ice skating and hockey programs, and more than 40 club sports. the Ice Arena, there are approximately 500,000 square feet Vision: A Place for Everyone Values: INNOVATION COLLABORATION LEADERSHIP STUDENT EXPERIENCE INCLUSION Mission: Campus Recreation provides a welcoming environment with sustainable facilities and programs that inspire the university community to engage in recreation and wellness opportunities. University of Illinois Campus Recreation, as part of Illinois Student Affairs, celebrates diversity. As such, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment with safe services, programs, and facilities that are welcoming to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, spirituality, gender, gender identity/expression, age, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, or national origin. In an effort to accommodate all of our members, we provide multiple workout areas and programs to address various skills, abilities, and individual comfort levels. Campus Recreation makes every effort to be accessible to all abilities. If you need special accommodations for any facilities or programs, please contact us at [email protected]. Email: Phone: Illinois Campus Recreation CONTACT [email protected] General Information: 217-333-3806 @IlliniCampusRec Mailing Address: Ice Arena: 217-333-2212 @IllinoisCampusRec Reservation Line: 217-244-3440 ARC Suite 1430, MC-556 Facilities Rainout Line: 217-301-0380 IlliniCampusRec 201 East Peabody Drive Champaign, IL 61820 UICampusRec Student Employment Want to get real-life experiences in a flexible environment that allows you to work with campusrec.illinois.edu/employment cool people like yourself? Consider applying for a job at Campus Recreation! Why Apply Peak Hiring Times With almost 600 student employees, Campus Recreation is Applications are active for one academic year. one of the largest on-campus employers with positions Fall: August / September ranging from lifeguarding to officiating to assisting customers. You will find your niche at Campus Recreation! Spring: November / December Summer: April Student employees play an invaluable role in providing customer service, safety, and fun to our guests. Campus Recreation will offer you valuable work skills, life-long learning opportunities, Process and lasting friendships. Step 1: View the online information session at All Campus Recreation employees also have the potential campusrec.illinois.edu/employment to be promoted to leadership positions to enrich their Step 2: Submit an online application experience as an employee and University of Illinois student. Step 3: Interview These leadership roles provide additional opportunities for transferable skills to take with you after college. Potential Entry Positions Work-study, wage positions, and internships may be available Aquatics: Lifeguard, Learn-to-Swim Instructor in a variety of areas. Campus Bike Center: Instructor/Mechanic Community Programs: Staff/Outdoor Field Assistant Internships Event Management: Event Management Assistant For students interested in a more in-depth employment Facility Management: Facility Assistant experience of Campus Recreation, internships are available Group Fitness: Instructor within specific specialized functions. Ice Arena: Facility Assistant, Skating Instructor, Hockey Official The hiring process for internships is separate from part-time Intramurals: Sport Official positions. Internship applications will be posted on our Marketing: Marketing Assistant, Graphic Designer website when positions are open. Member Services: Customer Service Assistant Outdoor & Adventure Recreation: Customer Service Assistant Personal Training: Personal Trainer Application Process Campus Recreation continually accepts applications— Risk Management: Instructor there are no deadlines to apply. You can select up Student Wellness: Kitchen Monitor/Cooking Instructor to two (2) positions when you submit your application. At the time of your application, these units may or may not be hiring (see website for current openings). If one or both units are not hiring, your application will stay on file for one academic year and reviewed the next time those units have openings. Working at Campus Recreation has been one of the best decisions I’ve made since coming to the University of Illinois. I was able to complete an internship as well as take advantage of the promotional opportunities and cross-employment. The shifts worked around my class schedule, and I always felt a significant emphasis on school coming first. As a bonus, I got to make and work with great friends. With a wide variety of positions and facilities, I do believe it is a place for everyone. Nicole Robinson, Student Development Grad Assistant & HR Intern The significant impacts of my employment at Campus Recreation were the students and professional development, great mentorship, and lifelong friends. I enjoy giving back to the campus community and developing the skills of fellow students. Alejandro Gonzalez, Facility Management Program Assistant Facilities & Amenities campusrec.illinois.edu/facilities 495,000 f￰2 75 Acres Indoor recreational space& Outdoor fields Campus Recreation Center East Activities and Recreation Center Complex Playfields Illini Grove 3 (CRCE) (ARC) Ice Arena Outdoor Center Playfields Campus Bike Center (ODC) 5 f ￰ Volleyball • Basketball • Badminton • Futsal • Soccer Table • Tennis • Weightlifting C • Cardio • Swimming • Foosball • Racquetball • Squash • Wallyball l im b in g play anytime w all 23 Pie261ces of Basketball courts Cardio equipment • 6 Gymnasiums • 15 Racquetball courts • 15 Tennis courts • 2 Indoor tracks • 150-seat auditorium • 4 Turf fields • 2 50-meter pools • 3 Meeting rooms • 3 Sand volleyball courts • Leisure pool • 9 Multi-purpose rooms • 4 Softball fields • Water slide • Instructional kitchen • Outdoor equipment rentals • Hot tub • Combat room (tents, sleeping bags, • 35-person sauna • Men, women, and all gender bikes, etc.) • 3 Squash courts locker rooms with showers • And more! Intramurals There are a wide variety of intramural activities offered throughout the year. Different leagues offered to fit anyone’s needs and abilities. campusrec.illinois.edu/intramural Organize your team with friends, floormates, clubs, or even strangers. If you don’t have a team, sign up as a free agent, and we will help find you one! • Archery Tag • Ultimate Frisbee • Badminton • Volleyball • Basketball • Wallyball • Bowling • 3v3 Basketball • Broomball • 4v4 Flag Football • Cricket • 12” Softball • Extreme Dodgeball • And More! • Flag Football • Floor Hockey • Ice Hockey • Indoor Soccer • Inner Tube Water Polo • Kickball • Outdoor Soccer • Pickleball • Racquetball • Sand Volleyball • Softball • Spikeball • Tennis LEAGUES VARY BY SPORT: OPEN, MEN’S, WOMEN’S, CO-REC, FRATERNITY, AND SORORITY Club Sports Looking for a higher level of competition? Illinois students can participate in a variety of clubs that promote a traditional team campusrec.illinois.edu/club-sports atmosphere. Don’t see your sport? Start your club! • Badminton • Hockey (Men/Women) • Synchronized Swimming • Baseball • Lacrosse (Men/Women) • Table Tennis Martial Arts • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu • Basketball (Men/Women) • Quidditch • Trap & Skeet • Goshin Jitsu • Boxing • Rowing (Men/Women) • Triathlon • Illini Tae Kwon Do • Climbing • Rugby (Men/Women) • Ultimate Frisbee (Men/Women) • Jujitsu • Cycling • Soccer (Men/Women) • Underwater Hockey (Men/Women) • Judo • Fast Pitch Softball • Swimming • Volleyball (Men/Women) • Kendo & Naginata • Gymnastics • Skating • Water Polo (Men/Women) • Shotokan Karate • Tae Kwon Do at UIUC Student Wellness is partnered with Student Wellness campusrec.illinois.edu/student-wellness Providing innovative programs for the campus community, focusing on the eight dimensions of wellness. Take an Instructional Cooking class, wellness workshop, or let us create a custom class for your group! Orange & Blue Zone Work with experts and the support of peers to build an individualized wellness program. This 8-week program will provide guidance, support, and the motivation you need to succeed. Get Fresh! Participants will pick up their re-useable Get Fresh! tote of seasonal fruit and vegetables weekly at the ARC Instructional Kitchen.