RecSports - OPS Massage Therapist
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Sports/Fitness/Wellness
Massage Therapist, Wellness
Job Details
Rec Sports - OPS Massage Therapist
Job No: 538550
Work Type: Part Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Recreation/Event Services, Student Services
Department: - SL-RECSPTS ADMIN
Classification
Title:
OPS Time-Limited
Job Description:
University of Florida Department of Recreational Sports
The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for a Massage Therapist to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing! Massage Therapists at the Department of Recreational Sports are provided with a room, electric massage table, sheets, oil, and a laundering service. Therapists will also have access to Rec Sports marketing channels and materials for promotional opportunities. Therapists are provided access to all Rec Sports facilities, fields, and programs, including group fitness, weight and cardio rooms, Lake Wauburg, intramural sports, and more!
RecSports 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.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide Massage Therapy modalities to clients within the scope of the State of Florida Massage Therapy license.
- Maintain a clean work environment including treatment areas.
- Monitor Massage Therapy materials (sheets, oils, etc.), keeping treatment rooms well stocked at all times.
- Provide directions and information to valid users and guests regarding facilities and programs.
- Answer main phone lines and direct calls to appropriate personnel, take Massage Therapy reservations, and answer facility or program inquiries.
- Learn the responsibilities and tasks required of the supervising positions.
- Contribute to the promotion of the Massage Therapy Program with regards to activities, events, programs, and off-site services.
$30-$32/hour
Minimum Requirements- State of Florida Massage Therapy License and proof of professional liability insurance
- First Aid, CPR, AED certification or ability to attain it within the first week of employment.
- Interest in health and wellness, recreation, fitness, and campus involvement
- Availability to work shifts as well as by appointment, including weekend hours.
- Availability to work three permanent shifts, at minimum, each week, totaling at least 10 hours per week
- Complete and maintain UF online certifications in 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.
* Federal Work Study students are encouraged to apply!
Preferred QualificationsNone
Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants applying for this requisition may be hired as either Student Assistants or OPS employees. If hired, applicants who are full-time University of Florida students will be hired as Student Assistants; all other applicants will be hired as OPS employees.
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.
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