Student: Campus Recreation Event Supervisor Fall 2026

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Student: Campus Recreation Event Supervisor for Fall 2026 in Lexington, KY. The role offers part-time hours with recurring 2-4 hour shifts, supporting operations during the university’s recreation facilities and events.

Responsibilities include delivering quality customer service, controlling access, checking out equipment, and monitoring activity areas while enforcing policies and safety procedures. CPR/AED/First Aid certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UK student.
• CPR / AED / First Aid certification required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Event Supervisors provide quality customer service to UK Students and the UK Community, give information, control access, check out equipment, and monitor activity areas.
• Maintain a safe environment by supervising activities and enforcing facility policies; respond to emergencies per Emergency Action Plans.
• Keep the facility clean by performing routine cleaning, trash collection, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Policy enforcement

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Initiative

Education

Current UK student

Tools

CPR / AED / First Aid certifications

Job description

Student: Campus Recreation Event Supervisor Fall 2026

Job Title Student: Campus Recreation Event Supervisor Fall 2026

Requisition Number

Requisition Number DU14248

Department Name

Department Name 1B310:Campus Recreation

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range

Salary Range $12.50 / 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.

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

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.

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 outdoors in a variety of inclement weather conditions?
  • yes
  • no
• * Would you be available to work closing shifts that finish around 12:00a.m.?
  • yes
  • no
• * 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