RecSports Student Assistant - Lake Wauburg Challenge Course Facilitator
University of Florida•Gainesville, FL
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Department of Recreational Sports is seeking energetic Lake Wauburg Challenge Course Facilitators to join their team and promote lifelong wellbeing. These facilitators will lead experiential teambuilding activities for groups, focusing on developing healthy group relationships. Responsibilities include leading in-person team-building programs, both on and off-site, and facilitating low and high ropes courses at Lake Wauburg South Shore. Successful candidates will commence work at the start of Fall 2026. For further details, please contact Lilly Stevens at [email protected].
Requirements
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must have current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Will be required to successfully complete a background check.
- Comfortable working at height.
- Ability to work harmoniously with the staff, guests and the public.
- Ability to work regular courses, including over weekdays and weekends.
- 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 and additional hours with an approved Hours Extension Form.
- Federal Work Study students are encouraged to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing exceptional customer service.
- Previous group facilitation experience.
- Previous experience with ropes courses, challenge courses, and climbing structures.
- Experience designing and creating ropes/challenge program experiences.
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.
- Abide by the RecSports Student Staff Code of Conduct.
- Provide high-quality customer service.
- Facilitate activities to promote and enhance individual and group growth, development, and wellness.
- Participate and demonstrate proficient skills in Low, and High Course training.
- Provide pre-course safety briefings.
- Responsible for consistent supervision of challenge course participants throughout entire course.
- Responsible for managing risk and promoting well-being of participants, teammates, and self.
- Support Lake Wauburg special events and facility reservations.
- Assist with set up, take down, opening, closing, cleaning, and other duties as directed.
- Assist users regularly with safe equipment use.
- Administer First Aid/CPR/AED in an emergency.
- Prevent injuries by eliminating hazardous situations and behaviors.
- Enforce rules, regulations and policies.
- Inspect facilities and equipment for unsafe conditions, remedy the condition, and or notify Supervisors.
- Participate in departmental and unit training.
- Assist supervisors and professional staff with additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid training time for Fall Kick-Off and unit-specific trainings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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