STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for a Sport Programs Intern to join our energetic team and move Gators towards lifelong wellbeing! The Sport Programs Intern will assist in organizing and scheduling Sport Club events, act as a liaison between the 50 UF Sport Clubs and the RecSports Department, process forms submitted by Sport Clubs and closely collaborate with the Sport Programs Department.

This position will require up to 20 hours/week and serve as a practicum/part-time intern for a Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 start (start date varies by applicant availability and department approval).

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 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

• Serve as a liaison to select sport clubs, their officers, and coaches with weekly communication
• Attendance at biweekly meetings and monthly leadership seminars
• Serve as a liaison to officers to select sport clubs on a weekly basis
• Proactively communicate between all 50 sport clubs and their members
• Assist club officers in the planning, organizing, and implementing of special events, tournaments, games, and practices

Professional Skill Development Opportunities

• Event Coordination, Logistics, and Management
• Professional Communication
• Assessment and Evaluation

$14.75/hour

- Interest in sports, recreation, fitness, and campus involvement
- Availability to work three permanent 2-hour shifts, at minimum, each week
- Demonstrates communication, organizational, technological, and leadership skills
- 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!

This internship begins in the Fall 2026 semester, with the possibility of starting in the Summer 2026 Semester.

Applicants must submit a resume to be considered.

For more information, contact Paige Ochoa (ochoapaige@ufl.edu).

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.