RecSports Student Assistant - Outdoor Adventures Associate

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for an Outdoor Adventures Associate to join their energetic team. Outdoor Adventures Associates serve the department by working in a team environment to provide excellent customer service through outdoor gear rentals, merchandise sales, and ensuring a superior CORE facility for users. Successful candidates will begin working prior to the Summer B 2026 semester.

Requirements

Successful completion of departmental training once hired.
Ability to attend monthly Outdoor Adventures Associate meetings.
Commitment of approximately 9 hours/week, or a minimum of two shifts per week.
Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811.
Successfully complete background check.
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.
Applicants must submit a resume to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Interest in outdoor recreation and campus involvement.
Outdoor recreation knowledge/experience preferred.
Availability to work weekend and weekday facility hours.

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.
Assist patrons and participants with rentals and adventure trip registrations in-person and over the phone.
Perform sales and rental transactions for outdoor gear and merchandise.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Outdoor Adventures facility and warehouse.
Assist with preparation and cleaning of adventure trip gear.
Make appropriate referrals to other departments at UF RecSports.
Clean, maintain, and repair rental gear.
Manage gear rental reservations, check-ins, and check-outs.
Inspect rental gear for damages.
Regularly communicate with administrative staff.
Willingness to innovate and develop new systems as Outdoor Adventures expands its scope of offerings.