For some, one job at Rec Sports just isn’t enough.

Whether it’s trading turf for the pool or shifting from solo shifts to summer camp chaos, a handful of student employees are working across multiple Rec Sports program areas—discovering unique challenges, surprising perks, and double the community along the way.

“I actually interviewed for them a week apart,” said Juliette Cody ’27, who works as a Youth Programs counselor and Sport Clubs supervisor. “I was really involved in sports and I love working with children, so I feel like it was perfect.”

Like Cody, many students say the differences between programs— and the chance to explore their wide-ranging interests—are what make dual roles so rewarding.

For Sam Lee ’25, the shift in communication styles between Intramural Sports and Youth Programs keeps him on his toes.

“I[n] Intramurals, you’re talking to a lot of college students, whereas the people in youth programs are kids,” Lee said. “So it was kind of hard communicating to our customer base and switching modes.”

Still, he’s found those skills to be transferable and valuable.

“I’ve dealt with so many college students in intramurals that it’s honestly super easy to just turn around and work with the youth program staff,” he said. “I feel like I can talk to them, and I can be a great boss to them.”

Lee’s coworker Kinslee Adams ’25 also splits her time between the same two programs. She says the dual role has allowed her to engage both her athletic and creative sides.

“I love working intramurals because I love volleyball,” Adams said. “And then I love getting to be creative with youth programs—getting to organize crafts and activities

and stuff like that for kids. It brings out my inner child.”

Although the balancing act can be demanding, most student employees say the flexibility of Rec Sports and its seasonal scheduling make it manageable.

“Youth programs is pretty much only during the summer, and then sport clubs is solely during the school year,” Cody said. “So it works out well with your schedule.”

Still, working in multiple programs isn’t without its challenges.

“In a managerial role, it’s kind of harder,” Lee said. “Sometimes you have to give your full attention to one thing and block another out. It’s just a time management aspect of knowing when you need to focus on one thing and when you can kind of split.”

Zeta Rodriguez ’25, who works in Aquatics and Sport Clubs, said her two roles operate at completely different paces.

“They’re very opposite,” Rodriguez said. “My aquatics job is a go, go, go, and my sport clubs job is more relaxed unless I’m doing an event. It’s really cool. Not only [do] I get professional development from aquatics, but I also get it in sport clubs.”

Despite the occasional scheduling puzzle or mindset shift, these students agree: working across programs is a one-of-a-kind opportunity.

“There’s so many different positives to working for the Rec,” Lee said. “[It’s a] great way to get involved on campus, make money, and get professional experience.”