IGNITE - Freshmen Employment

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The IGNITE program provides first-semester Freshmen with an experiential learning opportunity through a paid employment position with UTC Campus Recreation. IGNITE is a great opportunity for first-year students to create friendships, build hard and soft skills, and become future leaders in our community. The program starts during the Fall semester and provides an on-campus employment opportunity to assist first-year students in developing and strengthening their career readiness and occupational wellbeing.

IGNITE Employment Opportunities:

Lifeguard - Aquatics
Rental Center Attendant - Outdoors
Fitness Floor Attendant - Fitness
Intramural Assistant - Intramurals
Customer Service Representative - Facilities
Graphic Designer - Marketing
Student Office Assistant - Member Services

IGNITE Program Requirements:

Current UTC degree-seeking student with freshman class standing (defined as having fewer than 30 completed college credits)
Minimum enrollment of 6 undergraduate credits per semester
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Positive attitude
Successfully complete a background check
Must be available to attend all mandatory training sessions. See below for dates and times.

If you are hired into the IGNITE program, you will be required to attend training and career development sessions on Fridays from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. during the Fall and Spring semesters. Participants are paid their hourly rate to attend each of these training sessions. Attendance and participation are mandatory for each date. Please see the agenda below for details.

Orientation Day: Orientation Day - Saturday, October 1st from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch included!
CPR - First Aid - Blood Borne Pathogens: CPR/FA/BBP Day - Saturday, October 8th from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Session # 1 - Professionalism & Time Management: Professionalism and Time Management session from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session # 2 - Motivation and Initiative: Motivation and Initiative session from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session # 3 - Communication and Conflict Resolution: Communication and Conflict Resolution session from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Holiday Social and Guest Speaker: Join us for our annual holiday social and inspiring guest speaker from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Snacks and drinks are provided!
Session # 4 - Diversity & Inclusion: Diversity and Inclusion session from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session # 5 - Diversity & Inclusion: Diversity and Inclusion session from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session # 6 - Professional Development: Applying for Jobs session from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session # 7 - Resume and Cover Letter Clinic: Resume and Cover Letter Clinic session from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session # 8 - Elevator Speeches & Personal Branding: Elevator Speeches & Personal Branding session from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session # 9 - Interviewing: Interviewing session from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session # 10 - Sustainability: Sustainability session from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
IGNITE Adventure: Join us for our end-of-year adventure. Lunch and drinks are provided!

If you have any questions about our IGNITE program, please contact the Assistant Director or Programs and Engagement:

Craig Gosnell

Phone: (423) 425-5682

Email: [email protected]

How To Apply:

IGNITE applications for Fall 2022 will open on Monday, August 1st

IGNITE Application

Application Deadline:
Sunday, August 28th by 11:59 p.m.

Interview Dates:
Wednesday, August 31st -
Friday, September 9th

Commitment to
Diversity & Inclusion:

UTC Campus Recreation believes that all people deserved and are owed the right to play and pursue holistic wellness. Diversity and inclusion practices are carefully integrated into all of our programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. We ask IGNITE student employees to read and embody the following EDI responsibilities.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity
Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences
Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds
Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continuous improvement
Promote and maintain a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff
Create and maintain an atmosphere free from harassment, violence, and retaliation

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