RecSports Student Assistant - Wellness Associate

Job no: 534722
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Recreation/Event Services, Student Services
Department: 04020000 - SL-RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Stu Ast- Non-Clerical & Admin

University of Florida Department of Recreational Sports

The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Wellness Associates to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing! This position for Wellness Associate is open for those who have completed NASM Personal Training Preparation Course with RecSports or those who hold an equivalent personal training certification.

RecSports Team Member 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 2025: Tuesday, August 19

• 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. Please mark your calendars as this is mandatory for all staff! In addition, please hold your calendars for August 15-20, 2025 for mandatory unit-specific trainings.

Unit Specific Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operation of the InMotion Center.
• Competently perform all InMotion Center appointment types, including equipment orientations, personal training trial sessions, exercise is medicine, and fitness assessments
• Be an ambassador for RecSports
• Enforce all organizational policies and ensure participants conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Report all problem users to the Operations Supervisor or your direct supervisor.
• Attend all mandatory monthly meetings, continuing education sessions, and mentor groups.
• Maintain the cleanliness and order of the InMotion Center.

$13.25 per hour.

Applicants applying for this requisition may be hired as either Student Assistants or OPS employees. Successful candidates who are UF students must be eligible to work on campus and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week. Successful candidates who are not UF students may be hired as OPS employees.

• First Aid, CPR, AED certification or ability to attain it within first week of employment
• Hold a personal training certification from a nationally recognized organization such as ACSM, ACE, NSCA, or NASM
• Required to work a minimum of 4 hours per week
• Experience and interest in the fitness field is preferred
• Employees must be students or OPS employees of Recreational Sports
• Associates are required to attend a 3-5 hour training and practice session prior to being placed on the schedule
• Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811
  • UF Online Training Certifications are due April 18, 2025

This is a time-limited position.

For more information please contact Anna Magruder, anna.magruder@ufl.edu.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.

Salary : $13