UREC offers practicum and internship experiences for class credit as a part of an academic program over the course of one semester (Fall, Spring, or Summer). In addition to gaining a broader understanding of campus recreation, students will have the opportunity to attend departmental meetings, shadow current staff, network, and meet weekly with a professional staff mentor (site supervisor). 

These UREC practicum and internship experiences are unpaid and are not student employment at UREC. Current UREC student employees may apply for this program in an area different their regular position.

In your application, you will be asked to list the areas you are interested in being placed. There may not be placement availability in certain areas at the time of your application, so selecting more than one area will increase the likelihood of your acceptance into the program.

• Adventure & TEAM Programs: The student may assist with the operation of the climbing wall, the annual climbing competition, and the logistical support for the adventure programs. The experience may also include an apprenticeship with the trip leader program or team program following an interview.
• Aquatics & Safety: The student will learn the day to day operations of the aquatics and safety programs, which includes assisting with the Learn to Swim program, education programs, incentive programs, and aquatic facility management. Other program opportunities could include special event planning and program development.
• Event & Recreation Operations: The student will gain experience in the day-to-day operations of the UREC facility. The individual will assist with drop-in recreation, emergency protocol training, maintenance issues, facility reservations, and special events. 
• Facilities & Maintenance: The student will gain experience in maintaining, repairing and improving UREC indoor and outdoor facilities and equipment.
• Fitness: The student will learn the day-to-day operations of all fitness spaces. Responsibilities may include assisting with educational programs, administrative duties, and special events. Students interested in Fitness Assessment and Personal Training may also be trained to assist with these programs. 
• Group Exercise: The student will gain experience in group exercise and small group training programming. The student may also assist with the group exercise instructor prep course, learn proper evaluation skills, and eventually be able to apply this knowledge to assist in the evaluation of group exercise staff.
• Intramural Sports: The student will gain knowledge in the day-to-day operations of an intramural sport program and develop leadership skills by helping involve students socially in a sports setting.
• Marketing: The student will gain knowledge of campus recreation marketing and communications. Students will attend and participate in training sessions, staff meetings and UREC events. Opportunities may include planning marketing events/promotions, creating social media content, designing, editing and/or distribution of various marketing efforts, photographing events, representing UREC at information fairs, and conducting research.
• Member Services: The student will gain knowledge and experience that will enhance their customer service skills. These students will learn the daily functions of the member services areas in UREC and how they play a role in our participants' and visitors' perception of UREC. Projects may include incentive programs, overall UREC customer service, and management techniques. Lastly, they will develop the ability to handle customer questions and complaints.
• Nutrition: The student will gain experience in nutrition programming. Responsibilities include assisting with educational programs, administrative duties, and special events.