RecSports Student Assistant - Wellness Associate

Wellness Associate•Gainesville, FL

3d•$14

About The Position

University of Florida Department of Recreational Sports The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Wellness Associates to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing! This position for Wellness Associate is open for those who have completed NASM Personal Training Preparation Course with RecSports or those who hold an equivalent personal training certification. For questions or additional information, please contact Anna Magruder at [email protected]. RecSports Team Member 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. RecSports Fall Kick-Off 2026: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Fall Kick-Off is our all-staff event to discuss department-wide updates, facilitate unit training sessions, as well as cultivate community and positive energy within our RecSports team. All RecSports Student Staff are expected to attend and will be paid for their training time. Fall Kick-Off is scheduled for August 18, 2026. Please mark your calendars as this is mandatory for all-staff! In addition, please hold your calendars for August 12-18, 2026 for mandatory unit-specific trainings. Unit Specific Job Responsibilities Assist with the daily operation of the InMotion Center. Competently perform all InMotion Center appointment types, including equipment orientations, personal training trial sessions, exercise is medicine, and fitness assessments Be an ambassador for RecSports Enforce all organizational policies and ensure participants conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Report all problem users to the Operations Supervisor or your direct supervisor. Attend all mandatory monthly meetings, continuing education sessions, and mentor groups. Maintain the cleanliness and order of the InMotion Center.

Requirements

First Aid, CPR, AED certification or ability to attain it within first week of employment
Hold a personal training certification from a nationally recognized organization such as ACSM, ACE, NSCA, or NASM
Required to work a minimum of 4 hours per week
Employees must be students or OPS employees of Recreational Sports
Associates are required to attend a 3-5 hour training and practice session prior to being placed on the schedule
Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience and interest in the fitness field is preferred
Federal Work Study students are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

Assist with the daily operation of the InMotion Center.
Competently perform all InMotion Center appointment types, including equipment orientations, personal training trial sessions, exercise is medicine, and fitness assessments
Be an ambassador for RecSports
Enforce all organizational policies and ensure participants conduct themselves in an orderly manner.
Report all problem users to the Operations Supervisor or your direct supervisor.
Attend all mandatory monthly meetings, continuing education sessions, and mentor groups.
Maintain the cleanliness and order of the InMotion Center.
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.