RecSports Student Assistant - Lake Wauburg Course Facilitator

Rec Sports Student Assistant - Lake Wauburg Challenge Course Facilitator

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Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Recreation/Event Services, Student Services
Department:  - SL-RECSPTS ADMIN

Classification

Title:

STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

Job Description:

University of Florida Department of Recreational Sports

The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Lake Wauburg Challenge Course Facilitators to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing. Lake Wauburg Challenge Course Facilitators serve Rec Sports participants by leading experiential teambuilding activities for groups that are used to promote, enhance, and support the development of healthy group relationships. Facilitators lead groups through in-person team-building programs (on and off-site), and low and high ropes courses at Lake Wauburg South Shore.

Successful candidates will begin work at the start of Summer/Fall
2026.

For more information, contact Lilly Stevens (lstevens1).

Rec Sports Team Members Responsibilities

• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests.
• Uphold and exceed the expectations of the Cornerstones of Rec Sports Service: accountability, anticipating needs, attitude, and atmosphere.
• Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a Rec Sports ambassador.
• Take ownership of Rec Sports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic.
• Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and surrounding Rec Sports facilities.
• Enforce Rec Sports 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 Rec Sports employees are expected to abide by the Rec Sports 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.

Rec Sports 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 Rec Sports team. All Rec Sports 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

• Provide high-quality customer service
• Facilitate activities to promote and enhance individual and group growth, development, and wellness
• Must participate and demonstrate proficient skills in Low, Alpine Tower, and High Course training
• Provide pre-course safety briefings
• Responsible for consistent supervision of small groups of challenge course participants throughout entire course
• Responsible for managing risk and promoting well-being of participants, teammates, and self
• Support Lake Wauburg special events and facility reservations
• Assist with set up, take down, opening, closing, cleaning, and other duties as directed
• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests
• Assist users regularly with safe equipment use
• Administer First Aid/CPR/AED in an emergency
• Prevent injuries by eliminating hazardous situations and behaviors
• Enforce rules, regulations and policies
• Inspect facilities and equipment for unsafe conditions, remedy the condition, and or notify Supervisors
• Participate in departmental and area trainings
• Assist supervisors and professional staff with additional duties as assigned

$14.65/hour

- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must have current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire
- Will be required to successfully complete a background check
- Comfortable working at height
- Ability to work harmoniously with the staff, guests and the public
- Ability to work regular courses, including over weekdays, weekends, and over academic breaks
- Complete and maintain UF online certifications: GET
803, OOC
101, PRV
802, ITT
102, GET
811

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 and additional hours with an approved Hours Extension Form.

* Federal Work Study students are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing exceptional customer service
• Previous experience with ropes courses, challenge courses, and climbing structures
• Experience designing and creating ropes/challenge program experiences

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must submit a resume to be considered.

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

This is a time-limited…