Purpose
RSS supports the professional growth and development of all student staff as they seek to obtain various certifications aimed at increasing their skill set as related to various jobs in the field of recreational sports and programs.
Fee Waiver Eligibility
- CPR/AED Certification
- Current RSS student supervisors (e.g., Facility Managers, Competitive Sports Supervisors, Program Managers), RSS student Personal Trainers, and RSS student Group Fitness Instructors may apply for the fee waiver.
- The fee waiver will only apply to the RSS CPR/AED course.
- The student must attend and complete the chosen CPR/AED certification class.
- Currently certified student supervisors, personal trainers, and group fitness instructors are eligible for a fee waiver when their current certification expires soon.
Reimbursement Eligibility
- Student employees that have been employed by Recreational Sports and Services for at least one semester are eligible for this award.
- An RSS student employee is eligible for one reimbursement per fiscal year.
- Proof of completed certification(s) must be provided when applying.
- No reimbursements will be issued for incomplete certifications.
- List of select eligible certifications (This list is not exhaustive.):
- CPR/AED/First Aid (American Red Cross)
- Lifeguard (American Red Cross)
- Lifeguard Instructor
- Water Safety Instructor
- Certified Sports Official
- Certified Group Fitness Instructor
- Certified Group Fitness Specialty Class Instructor (i.e. Zumba, Yoga, Aqua Fitness etc.)
- Certified Personal Trainer