RecSports Student Assistant - Operations Associate

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Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Recreation/Event Services, Student Services
Department:04020100 - SL-RECSPTS ADMIN

Classification Title:

STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN
Job Description:

University of Florida Department of Recreational Sports

The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Operations Associates to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing. Operations Associates serve the department of RecSports by supervising activity at indoor and outdoor facilities, enforcing policies and procedures throughout the recreation centers and field spaces, and overseeing equipment check-out services. 

RecSports Team Members Responsibilities

  • Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests.
  • Uphold and exceed the expectations of the Cornerstones of RecSports Service: accountability, anticipating needs, attitude, and atmosphere.
  • Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a RecSports ambassador.
  • Take ownership of RecSports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic.
  • Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and surrounding RecSports facilities.
  • Enforce RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction.
  • Respond to all emergency situations and adhere to established protocol including pre- and post- incident procedures.
  • All RecSports employees are expected to abide by the RecSports Student Staff Code of Conduct process that clarifies shared expectations and standards in effort to best serve our patrons, develop each team member, and prepare student employees for future career endeavors.

RecSports Fall Kick-Off 2026: Tuesday, August 18

  • Fall Kick-Off is our all-staff event to discuss department-wide updates, facilitate unit training sessions, as well as cultivate community and positive energy within our RecSports team. All RecSports Student Staff are expected to attend and will be paid for their training time. 

  • Fall Kick-Off is scheduled for August 18, 2026. Please mark your calendars as this is mandatory for all-staff! In addition, please hold your calendars for August 12-18, 2026 for mandatory unit-specific trainings 

Unit Specific Job Responsibilities

  • Supervise activity in programmed and non-programmed areas in indoor and outdoor facilities 

  • Enforce policies and procedures throughout the recreation centers and field spaces 

  • Develop a strong baseline of fitness and facility knowledge 

  • Guide patrons in proper use of equipment and spot patrons based on educated judgment 

  • Oversee equipment check-out/check-in and usage by participants 

  • Maintain an excellent recreation environment by cleaning equipment and various areas of the facility 

  • Track and maintain participation counts throughout the facility 

  • Check equipment for damage and report broken equipment 

  • Assist program participants and facility users regularly, on the phone and in-person, with all aspects of the Recreational Sports Program 

  • Make referrals to appropriate RecSports unit areas as necessary 

  • Be knowledgeable of all Recreational Sports and University Programs 

  • Respond to all injuries and assist in immediate first aid and proper emergency procedures 
Expected Salary:

 $14/hour
Minimum Requirements:

- First Aid, CPR, AED certification or ability to attain it within first week of employment
- Availability to work nights and weekend hours
- Availability to work 9-12 hours, at minimum, each week
- Successful completion of department training requirements once hired
- Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

*Federal Work Study students are encouraged to apply!
Preferred Qualifications: Interest in recreation, fitness, and campus involvement
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Required Next Step: 

All applicants must submit a resume to be considered.

All applicants must also complete the following form: 

Operations Associate Supplemental Question Form

This is a time-limited position.

Questions: Contact Breyonn Davis-Carter at b.daviscarter@ufl.edu and Tyanna Daniels at tyannadaniels@ufl.edu. 

To Apply: Application must be submitted by 11:55pm of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Eastern Standard Time

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