Baylor Recreation and Leisure Services

08/28/2026

Sic ‘em Dr. Wynveen!!!

Robbins College Researchers Celebrate over $7.4 Million in External Funding Awards August 24, 2026 Researchers in Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences are celebrating a number of recent, significant external funding awards. Totaling more than $7.4 million, the awards st...

08/17/2026

Great opportunity!

🌟 Now Hiring at Garner State Park! 🌟
Are you looking for a change of scenery?
Ready for a new opportunity to make a difference and leave your mark?
Look no further — Garner State Park is hiring!
We’re seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join our team.
• Housing provided
• Excellent benefits
• A chance to work in Texas’s most iconic park
Interested? Visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/ for full details and to apply.

07/05/2026

Sic ‘em Hayley!!

📞 Got the call from the Hall! 🏅

Congratulations to Hayley Davis on being named to the Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame!

🐻⛳️🏌️‍♀️

06/21/2026

Sic ‘em OALLC!

Outdoor Adventure Living-Learning Community Offers Once-in-a-Lifetime Excursions by Mikaela Minoza May 6, 2026 Baylor University’s first-year experiences for students, along with its residential learning communities, rank among some of the best in the nation. In the U.S. News & World Report 2026 ...

04/22/2026

04/07/2026

Camp John Marc is hiring summer staff.

Each partner group recruits and brings a new group of volunteer counselors that live in the cabins with the campers for the week.

03/26/2026

Rest easy Don! He used his gifts, talents and church recreation degree to influence millions for Christ…literally.

NASHVILLE (BP) – Don Mattingly’s belief in camps and young people as leaders led him to see possibilities others didn’t. Southern Baptists saw it with the first Centrifuge summer in 1979. It has continued, with that ministry expecting its two millionth camper this year.

03/11/2026

New material for RLS classes from spring break 26!

02/22/2026

Sounds interesting!

Rocky Mountain National Park is recruiting for an exciting opportunity this summer! Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Climbing Stewards internship.

This volunteer position is an excellent opportunity for professional development. Climbing Stewards will help educate visitors on Leave No Trace principles, build relationships with the local climbing community, and learn about natural resource management at national parks.

To learn more about this internship and apply, visit Volunteer.gov and search for "Rocky Mountain National Park."

02/21/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Wynveen for receiving the 2026 TALS Distinguished Colleague Award! 🎉

This honor is awarded by The Academy of Leisure Sciences and recognizes individuals who exemplify exceptional contributions to the broader recreation profession. Moreover, it recognizes that Dr. Wynveen’s career reflects excellence in scholarship, mentorship, leadership, and service — advancing the field of leisure sciences while supporting students, colleagues, and professional organizations across the discipline.

Dr. Wynveen!!