RecSports Student Assistant - Outdoor Adventures Associate

University Of Florida; Gainesville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Job summary

The University of Florida’s RecSports department on Main Campus in Gainesville is seeking Outdoor Adventures Associates to join a dynamic student team. You will assist patrons with rentals, manage gear, and help keep the facility clean and organized.

Willingness to work weekends and weekdays, complete UF online certifications, and participate in training sessions are required. This OPS role offers up to 20 hours per week and pay of $15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of departmental training once hired.
• Shadow Shift Requirement: New Outdoor Adventures Associates are required to complete at least one shadow shift.
• Interest in outdoor recreation and campus involvement.
• Availability to work weekend and weekday facility hours.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Regularly communicate with administrative staff.
• Willingness to innovate and develop new systems as Outdoor Adventures expands its scope of offerings.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Job no: 541494
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, 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 Outdoor Adventures Associates to join our energetic team and move Gators towards lifelong wellbeing! 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 our users.
Successful candidates will begin work at the beginning of Spring 2027.
For questions or additional information, please contact Braja Smith 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

• 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.
• Regularly communicate with administrative staff
• Willingness to innovate and develop new systems as Outdoor Adventures expands its scope of offerings.

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.

$15.00 per hour

Required Qualifications:

Requirements/Qualifications

• Successful completion of departmental training once hired.
• Shadow Shift Requirement: New Outdoor Adventures Associates are required to complete at least one shadow shift
• Interest in outdoor recreation and campus involvement
• Availability to work weekend and weekday facility hours.
• 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.

*Federal Work Study students are encouraged to apply!

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

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

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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