RecSports Student Assistant - Operations Associate

UF ECE Ambassadors; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida RecSports seeks Operations Associates (OPS) to supervise activities in indoor and outdoor facilities, enforce safety policies, and assist with equipment check-out and program support. This part-time student position provides hands-on experience in fitness and recreation services.

Position requires First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within the first week, availability for nights/weekends, and 9–12 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

First Aid

CPR

AED

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Operations Associates to join our 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.

Classification Title

STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

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 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

• 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

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.

Expected Salary

$15.00 per hour

Requirements/Qualifications

• 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

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.

• Federal Work Study students are encouraged to apply!