RecSports Student Assistant - Operations Associate

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Operations Associates to join their energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing. Operations Associates serve the department of RecSports by 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 at the start of the Fall 2026 semester.

Requirements

• First Aid, CPR, AED certification or ability to attain it within first week of employment
• 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, GET811
• All applicants must submit a resume to be considered.
• All applicants must also complete the Operations Associate Application Supplemental Questions - Fall 2026 form.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in recreation, fitness, and campus involvement

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
• 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 procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed