Student: Campus Recreation Building Assistant Fall 2026

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a Student: Campus Recreation Building Assistant Fall 2026. This part-time student role serves UK students and the campus community with outstanding customer service, information, equipment checkout, and monitoring of the fitness areas.

Building Assistants help maintain a safe, clean facility, follow Emergency Action Plans, and may be eligible for Federal Work-Study.

Qualifications

• Must be a current University of Kentucky student.
• CPR / AED / First Aid certifications are required for Building Assistants.
• Free certification classes will be available to all new employees who are not currently certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service to UK Students and the UK Community.
• Control access, check out equipment, and monitor the fitness areas.
• Enforce facility policies and respond to emergencies according to Emergency Action Plans.
• Maintain a clean facility by performing routine cleaning and laundry duties.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Initiative

Education

Current UK student

Job description

Student: Campus Recreation Building Assistant Fall 2026

Job Title

Student: Campus Recreation Building Assistant Fall 2026

Requisition Number

DU14947

Department Name

1B310:Campus Recreation

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Salary Range

$12 / Hour

Type of Position

Student

Position Time Status

Part-Time

Required Education

Must be a current student at the University of Kentucky.

Required Related Experience

none

Required License/Registration/Certification

none

Physical Requirements

The position may require lifting or pushing objects up to 50lbs, or extended amounts of time walking or standing.

Shift

Job Summary

Building Assistants are responsible for providing UK Students and the UK Community with quality customer service while providing information, controlling access, checking out equipment, and monitoring the fitness areas. Staff maintain a safe environment by actively supervising activities and enforcing facility policies. Staff are trained to respond to emergencies according to the outlined Emergency Action Plans. Building Assistants help to maintain a clean facility by completing routine cleaning, performing laundry duties, and completing other chores as assigned.

This position is also Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Policy enforcement, customer service, attention to detail, time management, initiative

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Building Assistants will serve as a first responder. CPR / AED /First Aid certifications are required for Building Assistants. Free certification classes will be available to all new employees who are not currently certified. Student employees are expected to maintain a current certification throughout their employment.

Deadline to Apply

05/31/2027

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Unsure
• Would you be available to work early morning shifts starting at 5:45 a.m.?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No Response
• Would you be available to work closing shifts that finish around 12:30am?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No Response
• Are you available to work weekends?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No Response
• To help us understand your availability for the applicable semester, please provide the specific times when you are NOT available to work. Our hours of operation are: Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (EXAMPLE: 'I cannot work M/W/F 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. because I have class.')

  (Open Ended Question)

• * You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?
  • Yes
  • No