RecSports Student Assistant - Lake Wauburg Challenge Course Facillitator

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking Lake Wauburg Challenge Course Facilitators to join an energetic team and help move students toward lifelong wellbeing. You will lead low and high rope activities and support on/off-site programs, starting Spring 2027.

As a part-time OPS student employee, you will develop professional relationships, uphold Cornerstones of RecSports Service, and ensure safety and high-quality customer service in a motivating environment on campus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work ~30 feet in the air.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Availability to work 5–12 hours per week during operating hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service.
• Facilitate activities to promote teamwork, development, and wellness.
• Participate in Low and High Course training including high ropes rescues.
• Provide pre-course safety briefings.
• Assist with set up, take down, opening, closing, and other duties.
• Lead and speak to large groups with professional conduct.
• Supervise participants throughout the course.
• Manage risk and promote well-being of participants and staff.
• Support Lake Wauburg events and facility reservations.
• Administer First Aid/CPR/AED in emergencies.
• Inspect facilities/equipment and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Comfortable with heights

Valid driver's license

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Reliable availability

Job description

RecSports Student Assistant - Lake Wauburg Challenge Course Facillitator

Job no: 541492
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Recreation/Event Services, Student Services
Department: 04020100 - SL-RECSPTS ADMIN

Classification Title:

STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

Job Description:

The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Lake Wauburg Challenge Course Facilitators to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing! Facilitators serve the department by leading experiential team-building activities on both land and in the air that promote, enhance, and support the development of healthy group relationships. Duties include facilitating low and high ropes course activities, and leading on and off-site programs.
Successful candidates will begin work at the start of Spring 2027.
For more information, contact Lilly Stevens at [e-mail] .
For more information about the role and onboarding process, visit RecSports Student Employment Webpage .

• 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 Career Readiness Principles 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.

Job Position Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service.
• Facilitate activities to promote and enhance individual and group teamwork, development, and wellness.
• Must participate and demonstrate proficient skills in Low and High Course training, including high ropes course rescues.
• Provide pre-course safety briefings.
• Assist with set up, take down, opening, closing, cleaning, and other duties as directed.
• Ability to lead and speak to large groups of people, maintaining professionalism in all situations.
• 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.
• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests.
• Administer First Aid/CPR/AED in an emergency.
• 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.

RecSports Fall Kick-Off 2027: Tuesday, August 17th 8am – 9:30am

• 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.

$15.65 per hour

Required Qualifications

• Comfortable working ~30 feet in the air.
• Reliable transportation to and from Lake Wauburg.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Availability to work 5–12 hours per week during operating hours, including weekdays, weekends, and potentially academic breaks.
• Ability to attend mandatory staff meetings and in-service training.

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.

Preferred

• Previous experience in customer service.
• Previous experience facilitating teambuilding, low and high ropes courses.
• Professional or personal experience climbing and/or belaying.

Advertised: 04 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.