RecSports Student Assistant - Operations Intern

The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for an Operations Intern to join our energetic team and inspire Gators to Live in Motion! 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 Fall 2023.

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.

Area Specific Job Responsibilities

• 50% - 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.
• 15% - 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.
• 15% - Assist with logistics, development, promotion, and assessment for special events.
• 5% - Assist in planning for monthly staff meetings for 100 student staff including the development and delivery of a continuing education activity.
• 5% - 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.
• 5% - Assist with departmental annual inventory project.
• 5% - Other duties as assigned.

$11.25/hour

• 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.
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification or ability to attain it within first week of employment
• Interest in recreation, fitness, and campus involvement
• Availability to work nights and weekend hours
• Successful completion of department training requirements once hired
• Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102

Applicants must submit a resume to be considered.

For more information, contact Brock Sassler (bsassler@ufl.edu).

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