The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Operations Associates to join our energetic team and inspire Gators to Live in Motion! Operations Associates serve RecSports participants supervising activity at indoor and outdoor facilities, enforcing policies and procedures throughout the recreation centers and field spaces, and overseeing equipment check-out services.

Successful candidates will begin work in Summer 2023.

For more information about the role and onboarding process, visit https://recsports.ufl.edu/about/student-employment/.

RecSports Team Members Responsibilities

• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests.
• Uphold and exceed the expectations of the Cornerstones of RecSports Service: accountability, anticipating needs, attitude, and atmosphere.
• Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a RecSports ambassador.
• Take ownership of RecSports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic.
• Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and surrounding RecSports facilities.
• Enforce RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction.
• Respond to all emergency situations and adhere to established protocol including pre- and post- incident procedures.
• All RecSports employees are expected to abide by the RecSports Student Staff Code of Conduct that clarifies shared expectations and standards in effort to best serve our patrons, develop each team member, and prepare student employees for future career endeavors.

Area Specific Job Responsibilities

• Supervise activity in programmed and non-programmed areas in indoor and outdoor facilities
• Enforce policies and procedures throughout the recreation centers and field spaces
• Develop a strong baseline of fitness and facility knowledge
• Guide patrons in proper use of equipment and spot patrons based on educated judgment
• Oversee equipment check-out/check-in and usage by participants
• Maintain an excellent recreation environment by cleaning equipment and various areas of the facility
• Track and maintain participation counts throughout the facility
• Check equipment for damage and report broken equipment
• Assist program participants and facility users regularly, on the phone and in-person, with all aspects of the Recreational Sports Program
• Make referrals to appropriate RecSports unit areas as necessary
• Be knowledgeable of all Recreational Sports and University Programs
• Respond to all injuries and assist in immediate first aid and proper emergency management

$11.25/hour

• This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification or ability to attain it within first week of employment
• Interest in recreation, fitness, and campus involvement
• Availability to work nights and weekend hours
• Availability to work 9-12 hours, at minimum, each week
• Successful completion of department training requirements once hired
• Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102

Applicants must submit a resume to be considered.

Please complete this form with Supplemental Questions.

For more information, contact Breyonn Davis-Carter (b.daviscarter@ufl.edu).

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.