RecSports Student Assistant - Operations Intern

Job no: 534731
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Recreation/Event Services, Student Services
Department: 04020000 - SL-RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Classification Title:

STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

Job Description:

The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for an Operations Intern to join our energetic team and move Gators towards lifelong wellbeing! Operations Interns ensure the smooth and efficient operations of all RecSports facilities, and assist in a number of tasks related to special projects, staff development, and staff training.

Successful candidates will begin work at the beginning of Summer 2025.

For more information about the role and onboarding process, visit https://recsports.ufl.edu/about/student-employment/ .

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.

Unit-Specific Job Responsibilities

• Train and work on the fitness floor as an Operations Associate. Responsibilities include ensuring the smooth and efficient operations of each of the three facilities operated by the Department of Recreational Sports. Oversee and monitor facility access, equipment check-out, policy enforcement, and risk management.
• Complete assigned special projects focused on different aspects of facility management including equipment inventory, building and program participation assessment, communication techniques, staff development and retention, etc.
• Assist with logistics, development, promotion, and assessment for special events.
• Assist in planning for monthly staff meetings for 100 student staff including the development and delivery of a continuing education activity.
• Serve on the hiring committee for the Intern, Operations Associate, or Operations Supervisor position. Assist with development of new hire training program for upcoming semester.
• Assist with departmental annual inventory project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary:

$13/hour

Minimum Requirements:

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. Degree-seeking student at the University of Florida. Preference may be given to students seeking a degree in sports or health related field. Must be seeking course credit for internship.

• Degree-seeking student at the University of Florida. Preference may be given to students seeking a degree in sports or health related field. Must be seeking course credit for internship
• CPR/AED/First Aid certified or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire date
• Availability to attend training. Official internship will commence on the first day of classes and conclude the last day of classes
• Ability to work on weekdays between 8am-5pm
• Availability to work some nights and weekend hours
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-development software
• Complete and maintain UF online cerrtifications GET811, GET803, OOC101, ITT102, PRV802
  • UF Online Training Certifications are due April 18, 2025

Preferred Qualifications: Preference may be given to students seeking a degree in sports or health related field. May or may not be seeking course credit for internship. Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must submit a resume to be considered.

For more information, contact Breyonn Davis-Carter ( b.daviscarter@ufl.edu ).

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

Health Assessment Required: No

Salary : $13