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 is hiring a Student: Campus Recreation Building Assistant Fall 2026 in Lexington, KY. This part-time role offers a chance to work with campus recreation facilities while gaining customer service experience.

The Building Assistant will check in equipment, supervise areas, and enforce policies. CPR/First Aid certifications are required or pursued, and payment is $12 per hour with Federal Work-Study eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student at the University of Kentucky.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certifications required for Building Assistants.
• No prior related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service, information, and assist with equipment checkout.
• Monitor fitness areas and enforce facility policies to maintain safety.
• Respond to emergencies per Emergency Action Plans and coordinates with staff.

Skills

Policy enforcement

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Initiative

Education

Current UK student

CPR/AED/First Aid certification (required)

Job description

Student: Campus Recreation Building Assistant Fall 2026

Job Title Student: Campus Recreation Building Assistant Fall 2026

Requisition Number

Requisition Number DU14947

Department Name

Department Name 1B310:Campus Recreation

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range

Salary Range $12 / Hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Student

Position Time Status

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?

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

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 11:0 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