RecSports Student Assistant - Operations Associate

Operations Associate•Gainesville, FL

2d•$14

About The Position

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-programme d 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

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.

Nice To Haves

Interest in recreation, fitness, and campus involvement

Responsibilities

Supervise activity in programmed and non-programme d 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