Student: Campus Recreation Building Assistant Spring 2026

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

A university in Kentucky is looking for a Student: Campus Recreation Building Assistant. The role involves providing quality customer service, supervising fitness activities, and maintaining a clean facility. Candidates must be current students at the University of Kentucky and possess CPR/AED/First Aid certifications. This part-time position offers an hourly wage of $12 and is Federal Work-Study eligible. Shifts last 2-3 hours and include varied hours throughout the week.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift or push objects up to 50lbs.
• Must be trained in CPR/AED/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service to UK Students and the UK Community.
• Control access and check out equipment.
• Supervise activities and enforce facility policies.

Skills

Policy enforcement

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Initiative

Education

Current student at the University of Kentucky

Job description

Job Title

Student: Campus Recreation Building Assistant Spring 2026

Requisition Number

DU14249

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

2-3 hour shifts, during operation hours (Mon – Fri 5:30am – 12am, Sat 8:30am-9pm, Sun 10:30 – 12am)

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

05/31/2026

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.