Student: Campus Recreation Event Supervisor Fall 2026

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Campus Recreation Event Supervisor for Fall 2026. The role supports UK Students and the wider community by delivering high-quality customer service, controlling access, equipment checkout, and monitoring activity spaces on a part-time, on-site basis at Lexington, KY.

CPR/AED/First Aid certifications are mandatory for this role, with free training offered to non-certified new hires. Federal Work-Study eligibility may apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student at UK.
• CPR / AED /First Aid certifications are required for Event Supervisors.
• Student employees are expected to maintain a current certification throughout their employment.
• Shift availability includes Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and Sun–Fri 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Provide UK Students and the UK Community with quality customer service.
• Control access, check out equipment, and monitor activity areas.
• Maintain a safe environment by supervising activities and enforcing facility policies.
• Perform routine cleaning and trash collection duties as assigned.
• This position is Federal Work-Study eligible, if applicable.

Skills

Policy enforcement

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Initiative

Education

Current student at University of Kentucky

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Student: Campus Recreation Event Supervisor Fall 2026

Requisition Number

DU14248

Department Name

1B310:Campus Recreation

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Salary Range

$12.50 / 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.

Shift

Recurring 2-4 hour shifts, during operation hours (Monday - Friday 11:30a.m.-1:30 p.m. & Sunday - Friday 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.) Weekend special event opportunities are also available.

Job Summary

Event Supervisors are responsible for providing UK Students and the UK Community with quality customer service while providing information, controlling access, checking out equipment, and monitoring activity areas.

Facility 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.

Event Supervisors help to maintain a clean facility by completing routine cleaning, performing trash collection 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

Event Supervisors will serve as a first responder. CPR / AED /First Aid certifications are required for Event Supervisors. 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

10/01/2026

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.