Recreational Sports
and Fitness
Resource Guide
American University
Recreational Sports and Fitness
4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Table of Contents
Facility Overview ..................................................................................................................1
• Jacobs Fitness Center ................................................................................................1
– Access and Membership ...................................................................................1
• Residence Hall Fitness Centers..................................................................................2
• Bender Arena ..............................................................................................................3
• Reeves Aquatic Center ...............................................................................................3
• Greenberg Track, Tennis Courts and Sand Volleyball Courts ......................................4
Fitness and Wellness ............................................................................................................5
• Group Exercise ...........................................................................................................5
• Instructional Programs ...............................................................................................5
• Personal Training .........................................................................................................5
• Additional Fitness Services ........................................................................................6
• Special Events ............................................................................................................6
Intramurals and Sports Clubs .............................................................................................7
• Intramural Sports ........................................................................................................7
• Club Sports.................................................................................................................8
Employment ........................................................................................................................ 11
Map.......................................................................................................................................12
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MISSION STATEMENT
Recreational Sports and Fitness, a unit within the Department of Athletics and Recreation, provides facilities
and programs designed to make it easy for the AU Community to be active. Recreational Sports and Fitness
will serve the AU community with health, fitness and recreational programs to meet a variety of needs
and interests of a diverse population to foster broad participation and encourage active lifestyles, provide a
healthy release from academic rigor and develop lifelong habits of activity.
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Facility Overview
The Sports Center is made up of Bender Arena, Reeves Aquatic Complex and the Jacobs Fitness Center. Students and members can also
utilize the Greenberg Track, the Tennis Courts, the outdoor basketball courts and sand volleyball courts.
Jacob Fitness Center
The Jacobs Fitness Center is a state-of-the-art facility that provides
quality health and fitness services to the entire AU community.
The Fitness Center was made possible by a generous donation from
William I. Jacobs, former Chairman of the American University
Board of Trustees and Class of 1966.
Jacobs Fitness Center is equipped with high performance exercise
equipment, including the latest in cardiovascular and strength
training.
The Strength Area offers a wide variety of selectorized, functional,
and free-weight equipment for all major muscle groups.
The Cardio Mezzanine features cardiovascular equipment, over half
of which have individual television screens. Equipment includes
ellipticals, treadmills, rowers, and bikes. Members must use the
sign-up board located on the far wall to reserve treadmills and
ellipticals. Time is limited to 30 minutes.
Normal Hours of Operation
Access and Memberships
Access
Everyone entering the sports center must have either an AU ID
or JFC Card. All registered students with an AU ID are allowed
access into the sports center upon completion of Jacobs Fitness
Center registration form. Staff and Faculty after completion of a
registration form and payment are allowed access with an AU ID
card. All paid memberships are also allowed access with their JFC
card. All visitors must have a valid form of ID.
User Conduct
All users are expected to adhere to the policies and procedures
approved by the Recreational Sports & Fitness unit. Lack of
cooperation in adhering to the rules governing the sports center
and its programmed activities will result in administrative action
and possible disciplinary action, including removal from the
building and/or cancellation of use privileges.
Membership
Memberships are available to all AU students, faculty, staff, and
alumni, Wesley Seminary students and staff, Osher Life Long
Learning Institute members and the neighboring community.
All memberships include use of the Jacobs Fitness Center, Reeves
Aquatic Center pools, Bender Arena basketball courts, outdoor
track and tennis courts.
Student members include undergraduate students, part-time
students, law school students, graduate students and PhD students.
A student is defined as one who is registered for classes for the
current semester in any of the above categories and in summer,
Monday – Thursday .......................6:00am – Midnight
Friday ............................................ 6:00am – 10:30pm
Saturday ........................................... 8:30am – 8:30pm
Sunday ......................................... 10:30am – 10:30pm
(See our monthly calendar on our website for holiday
and break hours)
Important Phone Numbers
JFC Front Desk ..................................... (202) 885-6267
Fax ........................................................ (202) 885-1007
Web Address ............................www.american.edu/recfit
those who were registered for the immediate previous spring
semester AND have not graduated. Meeting this criterion, no fee
is charged for Jacobs Fitness Center membership and admittance
will be rendered upon successful completion of the registration
form and presentation of a valid AU ID card. PhD students who
have completed their course work must maintain matriculation and
show proof they are registered.
Guest Policy
Members may bring up to two guests per day for $12 per guest. All
guests must adhere to the rules and regulations of the facility. The
member must accompany the guest at all times during his or her
stay in the building. An adult member must accompany children
under the age of 15 at all times. Facility users assume all liability and
responsibility for infants and children under the age of five years old.
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Lockers Policy
Lockers may be rented from the front desk on a semester (fall,
spring and summer semesters) or yearly basis (beginning the day of
payment until that day the following year).
Fees
Semester Expiration Dates:
Yearly rentals: $125
Semester rentals: $70
Spring: May 20th
Summer: August 20th
Fall: December 20th
Day-use lockers may be used daily. Locks are cut off nightly.
Members have the ability to purchase a lock for daily use lockers
for $9. There are small digital lockers for day-use in the Jacobs
Jacobs Fitness Center Participant Policies
In accordance with American University’s Code of Conduct
and standards of care for the fitness industry, the following
policies are to be understood and followed by EVERYONE
who uses the Fitness Center:
• Before using the facility, all participants must complete the
registration packet and pay appropriate fees. No refunds
of fees will be made. Staff led tours and orientations are
available upon request.
• For both security and utilization tracking, all participants
using the facility must present their valid AU ID card at the
Front Desk upon entering the Fitness Center.
• Individuals age 14 to 18 will not be permitted to use the
Fitness Center without a signed parental consent. No
one under the age of 14 is permitted to use the facility.
Children are not allowed to accompany parents or other
adults into the Fitness Center.
• No food or drinks other than water in a closed container
are permitted in the Fitness Center.
• The locker rooms are to be used to store shoes, clothes,
school bags, valuables etc. They are not for overnight use.
Bringing a lock for the lockers is strongly encouraged. The
Fitness Center is not responsible for lost or stolen articles
from either the locker rooms or Fitness Center storage bins.
No bags or backpacks are permitted in the Fitness Center.
• Locks are available for sale and annual or semester lockers
are available for rent.
• Participants are expected to be courteous of each other and
staff. Courteous behavior includes, but is not limited to
appropriate language and gestures.
Fitness Center free of charge that can store small, personal items
while you work out.
Sports Equipment Rental Policy
The JFC front desk offers a variety of sports equipment for members
to use to compliment their workouts. Resistance bands, weight
belts, and jump ropes can be checked out during operating hours.
In addition, basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, and footballs can be
rented out for indoor or outdoor use during open recreation hours.
A valid AU ID is required for all ball rentals and all equipment must
be returned no later than 30 minutes prior to the facilities’ closing.
If equipment is not returned, fees will be charged to member or
their AU accounts will be frozen until payment is received.
• Appropriate exercise clothing and shoes are required for
use of the Fitness Center. Shirts are to be worn at all times.
Inappropriate clothing includes, but is not limited to
sandals, flip-flops, jeans, suggestive clothing and clothing
with offensive language and/or graphics. To protect the
floor in the Aerobics Room, only appropriate athletic
shoes are permitted. High heels, dress shoes, and other
hard-soled footwear or shoes leaving black marks are not
permitted.
• Abuse of the equipment will not be tolerated. This includes
dropping of dumbbells, weight plates, and allowing weights
stacks to fall in an uncontrolled manner. Collars should
be used on bars at all times and weight plates returned to
proper rack when finished.
• The Fitness Center is a multi-use facility. Use of the
Fitness Center as well as the team training room, pools and
basketball courts are at times limited because of athletic
team workouts, academic activity classes and special events.
Please check the posted schedules and the web page for
specific times of these restrictions.
• There are no refunds, partial payments or partial year
memberships available. Memberships terminate upon
leaving the employment of AU and/or the status of
an enrolled student (for faculty, staff and student
memberships).
• Fitness Center membership carries with it the responsibility
of appropriate conduct. Violation of any rules or other
abusive or irresponsible behavior may result in a suspension
of Fitness Center privileges.
• As needed, AU Public Safety can and will be called to help
enforce these policies.
Residence Hall Fitness Centers
In addition to the Jacobs Fitness Center, we offer 3 satellite facilities
to students with an assortment of cardio and strength equipment.
Locations include McDowell, Letts and Capital (Tenley) Residence
Halls. These facilities are open daily, typically during the evening
hours and admittance is granted to those residents of each hall and
must present a valid student AU ID. More information can be
found on our website at www.american.edu/recfit/jfcreshalls.cfm.
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Normal Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday ...........................5:30pm - 10:30pm
Friday .................................................4:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday .............................................1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday .............................................7:00pm - 11:00pm
• Facilities are closed during all AU breaks and holidays
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Bender Arena
available for intramurals, club sports and open gym time available
to all members. Open Courts hours vary. A monthly calendar can
be found both on our website and posted in the Jacobs Fitness
Center Lobby.
Bender Arena is home to American University’s Basketball and
Volleyball athletic teams. It also is host to various special events
including university commencement, rock concerts, and speakers.
When not in use by varsity teams and events, the arena is
Recreational Open Gym Guidelines and Policies
• Appropriate shoes and attire are required in activity areas.
Non-marking athletic shoes are required on wood floors.
• No alcohol, smoking, or tobacco products are permitted.
• Recreational Open Gym facilities may not be used for
private instruction or to provide services not approved in
writing by the Recreational Sports and Fitness.
• Spirited competition is encouraged, but the use of
profanity or inappropriate behavior is prohibited, and the
Recreational Sports and Fitness staff reserves the right to
remove anyone from the facility without notice.
• Recreational Open Gym facilities are open during the
hours of the Jacobs Fitness Center, and are posted on-line
at www.american.edu/recfit.
• All games, full court and half court, end at 10 points,
straight; one basket/goal equals one point, winning is by
one point.
• Spectators are not permitted to interfere in the game
in progress in any way, such as shooting at the opposite
basket/goal.
• The next game is determined by calling “winners” or
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“next.” The person calling “winners” or “next” must remain
at the court and cannot shoot or play at another basket/
goal.
Players on the losing team may not play in the following
game if there are five or more people waiting in the gym to
play.
If the number of players in the gym amounts to 10 people
per basket/goal, the JFC staff reserves the right to stop full
court play in favor of half court games.
Inappropriate behavior or abusive language may result in
teams or individuals being asked to leave the court
The above rules are suggested guidelines. However these
rules will be enforced upon request. If you need assistance
please contact the Manager on Duty at the Front Desk.
Any player who is cut or bleeding must stop playing.
Please contact the Manager on Duty at the Front Desk of
the Jacobs Fitness Center to seek assistance.
Winning team must relinquish the court after 3
consecutive wins.
If people are waiting to play another activity/sport,
members must cycle through sports every 30 minutes
during the allotted Recreational Open Gym time.
Reeves Aquatic Center
The Reeves Aquatic Center consists of two pools: an eight-lane 25yard lap pool and a three-lane teaching pool (20 yards in length).
The Frailey Pool is located on the lower level of the Sports Center
and can be accessed through the Jacobs Fitness Center along with
the locker rooms and showers. Recreational swimmers share the
pool with Health and Fitness classes, the American University
Varsity Swim Team and Curl Burke Swim Club. The teaching pool
and at least three lanes of the lap pool are always available during
recreational swim. Members must circle swim in the lap pool, and
may use the teaching pool for children and water exercises.
Normal Recreational Swim Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday .................... 10:45am-2:00pm &
...................................................................... 6:00pm-10:30pm
Wednesday & Friday ....6:00am-8:00am, 10:45am-2:00pm, &
...................................................................... 6:00pm-10:30pm
Saturday ...................................................... 12:00pm- 5:00pm
Sunday ..........................................................11:00am-4:00pm
*Check the monthly facility calendar on the Recreational Sports
and Fitness website for holiday and break hours.
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Reeves Aquatic Center Policies
• The pool is open only when a lifeguard is on duty.
• All swimmers must take a shower before entering the pool
• No swimmers with open sores, open cuts, or with band
aids are allowed in the pool at any time.
• No balls, rafts, inner tubes, or other flotation devices
are allowed in the pool without prior written notice.
Only children under the age of 10 are permitted to have
flotation devices.
• All swimmers must wear a swimsuit. No shorts, cut-offs,
t-shirts, etc...
• No shoes are allowed on the pool deck except by coaches
and staff.
• Swimmers age 10 and younger must be accompanied by an
adult at all times.
• No running is allowed on the pool deck.
• No spitting in the pool or on the pool deck.
• No foul play or horse play is allowed in the pool or on the
pool deck.
• No food or glass bottles are allowed on the pool deck.
• Do not hang on to the lane lines.
• The kickboards and pull buoys are provided as a courtesy
by the Men’s & Women’s Swimming Teams. Please return
them to their rightful place after use.
• Patrons may be asked by the lifeguards to share lanes and
“circle swim” with other patrons during heavy use of the
pool. Please understand and respect their request to allow
more patrons to use the pool at the same time.
• The wall clock on the pool deck is the correct time of day,
and the pool will open and close according to that clock.
• The Recreational Sports and Fitness staff has the final say
on all approved activities on the pool deck and in the pool.
Aquatics Group Exercise Class Rules
• All aqua classes are limited to 25 participants.
• Participants must pick up passes at the JFC Front Desk
prior to entering class.
• If you have an unlimited semester pass, you may pick up
your pass 30 minutes prior to the start of the class.
• If you purchase a single class pass, you may pick up your
pass 15 minutes prior to the start of class.
• No admittance is allowed into classes more than 5 minutes
after the class has begun.
• All class participants must wear a swimsuit. No shorts, cutoffs, t-shirts, etc... are allowed.
• Please do not leave class early unless there is an emergency.
• We reserve the right to substitute and/or cancel classes if
attendance is consistently low.
Greenberg Track, Tennis Courts and Sand Volleyball Courts
American University also features several outdoor tennis courts for
the use of the university community. Two outdoor basketball courts
American University Facility Rules & Regulations
• These facilities are for the use by American University
students, faculty, staff, and Jacobs Fitness Center members.
• Any scheduled and reserved activities take priority. Other
individuals wishing to reserve and utilize these spaces may
do so by contacting the American University Athletics
Department.
• Violators of these rules & regulations or reports of
improper conduct may result in dismissal from the
facilities and the suspension of all privileges.
• The facilities are open from sunrise to sunset.
• The facilities will close a minimum of one-hour prior to all
schedule athletic events, and will remain closed until onehour after the event has ended.
• The use of roller blades, skate boards, bicycles, and any
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complete the outdoor recreational facility located next to Reeves
Field and behind Bender Arena.
motorized vehicle is prohibited.
• Pets, tobacco products, or any amplified sound devices are
prohibited.
• Please dispose of all trash and chewing gum properly in the
appropriate trash containers.
• To avoid theft, please do not leave gym bags, back packs,
or other valuables unattended.
• American University will not be held responsible for
injuries that occur while participating in any recreational
activities within the facilities.
• American University will not be held responsible for any
items that are stolen, misplaced, or lost.
• Please report any injuries or thefts to the American
University Office of Public Safety by utilizing the Blue
Light phones placed across campus.
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Fitness and Wellness
Group Exercise Program
Our group exercise program offers a great way to stay in shape
while having fun. With a variety of classes including Zumba,
Spinning, Yoga, Pilates, and aquatics classes, there’s sure to be
something that meets your needs. All classes are taught by
nationally certified instructors and are designed to meet the wide
variety of needs and interests for those of all ages, fitness levels and
abilities. Come as often as you’d like to learn new techniques and
stay motivated! We offer an unlimited class pass option as well as
single class pass sales.
Fees
Unlimited Semester Pass – $65.00/semester
Single Class Pass - $7.00/class
Class Schedule
In order to keep up with the latest trends and interests of our
members, the group exercise schedule changes every semester.
Classes are offered throughout the spring, summer and falls terms,
and a complete schedule can be found on our website at
http://www.american.edu/recfit/jfcgroupex.cfm.
Policies
• Pick up your class pass ticket at the JFC Front Desk prior
to entering class.
• If you have a semester pass, you may pick up your ticket 30
minutes prior to the start of class.
• If you purchase a single class pass, you may pick up your
ticket 15 minutes prior to the start of class.
• Classes are limited to 30 participants. Aqua classes are
limited to 25 participants. Spinning classes are limited to
12 participants.
• No bags or hard/black soled shoes are allowed in the
Aerobics Room.
• No admittance is allowed into classes more than 5 minutes
after the class begins.
• Please do not leave class early unless there is an emergency.
• We reserve the right to substitute and/or cancel classes if
attendance is consistently low.
Instructional Programs
Different from our Group Exercise classes, our Instructional
Programs focus on a progression of postures, exercises and
techniques over a series of weeks. Classes are appropriate for
all fitness levels and previous experience is not needed. Popular
programs include Vinyasa and Anusara-Inspired Yoga, as well as
Karate. Classes are offered each semester, including the summer
term, and range from 6 – 10 weeks in length. As with our group
exercise program, we’re always looking to add programming
opportunities, so course offerings may vary. Current information
can be found on our website at http://www.american.edu/recfit/
jfcinstructional.cfm.
Personal Training Program
Whether you’re new to exercise, need a slight push to get back
into it or would like to add variety to your current routine, we can
help. Our nationally certified trainers will provide you with the
information and instruction you need to reach your health and
fitness goals by designing a personalized fitness plan just for you.
Your trainer will monitor your progress and make appropriate
adjustments to help you achieve the results you want.
We offer a range of training packages to meet your needs, from
basic fitness assessments to 15-session training packages. Whether
you prefer training in the mornings, during lunch, evenings, or
weekends, we work hard to accommodate your schedule.
Registration
All training packages must be
paid in full at the front desk
of the Jacobs Fitness Center
in order to begin training.
The registration form can be
printed off of our website at
http://www.american.edu/
recfit/jfcpersonaltraining.
cfm or picked up at the front
desk when you arrive.
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Additional Fitness Services
At the Jacobs Fitness Center, we offer additional fitness services to
new and existing members. These services can help you start your
fitness journey or check in on your progress. You can register for
these services at the Jacobs Fitness Center front desk. Payment
must be received in full (via cash, check, credit card or Eagle Bucks)
to schedule these services.
Body Composition Assessment
Fitness Assessment
New Member Orientation
Fitness Assessments are an integral part of any training program.
This comprehensive assessment will determine your resting heart
rate and blood pressure, body mass index, body composition
(including circumference measurements and skinfold body fat
calculation), cardiovascular and muscular endurance, and flexibility.
One of our trained and skilled staff members will complete your
assessment and discuss your results. Fee: $20.00
Have you ever looked at a piece of equipment and wondered what
is that, how do I use it or what does it do? If you’ve ever found
yourself asking these questions, are new to the fitness center, or
are an existing member that would like an orientation, stop by the
Jacobs Fitness Center front desk to complete a registration form.
This service is free of charge.
Do you know the composition of your body? At the Jacobs Fitness
Center, we use the skinfold technique to determine the percentage
of lean mass and fat mass that comprise your body. One of our
trained and skilled staff members will complete your assessment
and discuss your results. Fee: $7.00
Fitness & Nutrition Fables
• No Pain, No Gain
o While you may experience aches and pains initially,
prolonged pain is a clear indication that you should
ease up.
• There is One Best Way to Exercise
o There is not only no best way for everyone, there’s
also no best way for each individuals.
o Be sure to always vary your routine by incorporating
different exercises and training techniques.
o Always choose exercises you enjoy so you will be more
likely to stick with it.
• More Sweat, Less Fat
o This is just not true! The amount you sweat
represents your body’s ability to maintain normal
body temperature. While sweating may cause the
number on the scale to drop, this is water weight (not
fat weight!) which should be replenished after exercise
• Drinking Water Causes Cramps
o Cramps are actually a symptom of dehydration.
• For Women, Lifting Weights Can Make You Look Bulky
o This myth prevents many women from resistance
(strength) training.
o Women don’t produce enough of the muscle building
hormone (testosterone) to significantly “bulk up”.
o It may motivate you to know that the more muscle
mass you have, the more calories you burn during the
day (even at rest!).
• You Can Target One Area of your Body for Weight Loss
o Spot Reduction is not possible.
o Fat is lost or gained throughout the entire body.
• Eating Late At Night Will Cause You To Gain Weight
o The time you eat isn’t as important as what you eat.
Remember, if calories in are greater than calories out,
weight gain will occur (no matter what time it is!).
Special Events
Each semester, we as a staff in the Department of Recreational Sports
and Fitness, plan and organize special events to help target the diverse
needs and interests of the AU community. Past programs have
included a Physical Therapy screening session, Zumba Extravaganza,
Biathlon, Turkey Trot, Blood Drive and more! All events are posted
on our website at www.american.edu/recfit/jfcevents.cfm and
advertised at the Jacobs Fitness Center.
Turkey Trot
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Our annual Turkey Trot, which takes place the Sunday before
Thanksgiving, welcomed a great turnout this past year from the
AU community. The course is a 3.1 mile loop that is run through
American University’s campus and prizes are awarded to our top
finishers.
In the fall of 2011, the JFC staff hosted its first Zumba night. The
event was offered to all Jacobs Fitness Center members and was
held in the Bender Arena. 85 participants danced the night away
in this two hour dancing event alongside our energetic Zumba
instructors.
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Intramural and Club Sports
Intramural Sports
Intramural (IM) Sports are designed to meet the recreational needs
of the American University community. The Intramural Sports
Program at American University offers a variety of sport and
special event opportunities to the student body. The Intramural
Program offers over nine sports leagues and more than five sport
tournaments throughout the course of the year. Intramural
activities are offered in a variety of leagues and divisions: Men’s
& Women’s Competitive, Men’s & Women’s Recreational, CoRecreational, and Open. Opportunities exist for students to
participate as a team or as individuals. Greek Organizations,
Residence Halls, and other student groups are encouraged to
participate and represent their respective organization. Students,
faculty, and staff are offered the opportunity to participate in IM
Sports activities as regularly as their interest and time will permit.
Through participation in Intramural Sports, individuals are
encouraged to enjoy sports, reduce stress, keep physically fit, meet
people, and have fun! IM Sports emphasizes and acknowledges
values such as sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork. Oversight
of IM Sports is the responsibility of the Intramural Coordinator
and the staff assigned to each contest.
• Indoor Soccer
• Basketball
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Outdoor Soccer
• Flag Football
• Table Tennis
• Volleyball
• Inner-tube Water Polo
• Dodgeball
• Softball
• Tennis
• Kickball
Fall 2011 Intramural Champions
Softball Champions: AEPi (Open Division)
Soccer Champions: Team Tevez (Eagle Division),
Humongous Melonheads (Clawed Division), Team Tevez
Plus One (Co-Rec Division)
Volleyball Champions: Eel Soup (Eagle Division), TKE
(Clawed Division), Threat (Women’s Division), Stuntin’ Like
Shomari (CoRec Division)
Pre-Season Basketball Tournament Champions: Taylor
Gang (Open Division)
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Club Sports
The Club Sports program consists of all recognized clubs. The
Club Sport program compliments the University’s intercollegiate
athletic programs, intramural activities, and physical education
class offerings. Each club is formed, developed, governed, and
administered by the student membership of that particular
club working in conjunction with the Club Sport Office. The
key to success with this program is student leadership, interest,
participation, and involvement. Club Sports are governed by
the rules and regulations established for all recognized student
organizations on the American campus and by those established by
Recreational Sports and Fitness.
Currently we have 23 active clubs:
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Crew
Cycling
Equestrian
Gymnastics
Men’s & Women’s
Ice Hockey
• Men’s & Women’s
Rugby
• Sailing
• Women’s Soccer
• Men’s & Women’s
Ultimate Frisbee
• Field Hockey
• Men’s & Women’s
Volleyball
• Men’s & Women’s
Lacrosse
• Cricket
Students are encouraged to inquire about any competitive sport to
gain information on the feasibility of operating costs, participation,
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• Men’s & Women’s
Tennis
• Tae Kwon Do
• Baseball
equipment, etc. All prospective clubs must serve a one year
probationary period before receiving funding.
The American University Sailing Team was founded in 2005 and is
seen as an up and coming competitive team amongst college sailing
organizations around the nation. Each year, they grow stronger as a
distinguished sailing team in the Mid-Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing
Association (MAISA). The team travels the East Coast, ranging
from New York down to South Carolina. They practice on FJ’s and
420’s, though they also compete in a handful of offshore regattas on
J/105’s and the like. Practices are held on the Potomac River at the
Washington Sailing Marina facilities located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Every Tuesday through Friday the team practices with the Georgetown
University and George Washington University sailing teams.
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Employment Opportunities
Anyone interested in the following employment opportunities
should pick up an application at the Jacobs Fitness Center.
Fitness Leader: Individuals are responsible for maintaining a clean
and safe facility for members and guests. Specific requirements
include cleaning equipment, interacting with members, giving
tours, demonstrating the use of equipment and reporting specific
problems to the manager. This highly visible job requires an
individual who is responsible, outgoing, and enjoys health and
wellness.
Member Services Specialist: This position is the main point of
contact for the Sports Center and provides information on Fitness
Center memberships and on the University in general. Specific
requirements include greeting members and guests, checking in
members, answering questions and answering the phone. It is
important to have a full understanding of the American University
community and the policies and procedures of the facility. This
highly visible and interactive job requires computer skills and an
energetic, outgoing
personality to give
quality customer service
to anyone who enters the
facility.
Fitness Leader Residence Halls: This
position is generally
the same as the Fitness
Leader at the Jacobs
Fitness Center, but
supervises the Residence
Halls Fitness Centers in
Letts and McDowell Halls and on the Tenley campus. The Fitness
Leader is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe facility
for members and guests. Specific requirements include cleaning
equipment, interacting with members, giving tours, demonstrating
equipment and reporting specific problems to the manager.
This highly visible job requires an individual who is responsible,
outgoing, and enjoys health and wellness.
academic needs. Employment is contingent on completion of the
four-hour, preseason training course. Please check the intramural
website calendar for dates, times and locations.
Group Exercise Instructor: Individuals interested in this position
must be a nationally certified instructor interested in leading classes
as part of our group exercise schedule. Prospective instructors will
be required to audition.
Personal Trainers: Individuals interested must be a nationally
certified trainer and available to meet with clients on a weekly basis.
Applicants must be energetic and outgoing in addition to having
experience in Personal Training.
Part Time Fitness Center Managers: This individual is responsible
for the daily operations of the Jacobs Fitness Center and the Reeves
Aquatic Center which include supervision of member services staff,
fitness leaders and lifeguards. Specific requirements include facility
oversight, member registration, financial transactions and member
issues and concerns. This individual must conduct periodic floor
checks, keep accurate facility counts, assist fitness center staff when/
where needed and ensure member satisfaction. Individuals must
have basic computer skills, be certified in CPR/AED and First
Aid, and will serve as the first responder in emergency situations
while on duty. This highly visible job requires a mature, skilled
individual, with experience in a fitness facility. This individual
must be flexible with early morning, late evening and weekend
availability.
Lifeguard: This position ensures the safety of members in and
around the Reeves Aquatic Center swimming pools. Lifeguards are
responsible for guarding and communicating with members, and
performing assigned tasks for pool maintenance. We are looking
for responsible and dependable people who are currently certified
in Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid.
Intramural Sports Official: Intramural Sports hires and trains
referees for all major teams’ sports including basketball, flag
football, indoor & outdoor soccer, softball and volleyball. These
positions are physically active and sport and/or officiating
experience is preferred. Applicants can choose to work one sport
or multiple sports depending on their interest. Officials work daily
with supervisors and other officials so good oral communication
skills are desired. Schedules are flexible to fit week to week
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“Working at the gym has been a
great experience that has taught me
not only responsibility but also how
to balance the somewhat challenging
expectations of school with a
demanding work schedule. My time
at the gym has been wonderful and
I have met great people and the
atmosphere is always welcoming so it
does not feel like work at all!”
– Nicole Wallace
Member Services Specialist and Part-time
Manager on Duty, Jacobs Fitness Center
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