RecSports Student Assistant - Nutrition Services Program Assistant

Classification Title:

STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

Job Description:

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

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 administrative operations of the Nutrition Services program
• Create strategic social media content 
• Propose and assist with developing new program content and offerings
• Coordinate with team members and other departments for collaboration
• Assess, manage, implement, and analyze marketing promotions
• Plan, participate and engage with attendees at outreach events
• Contribute to ongoing projects and special events
• Other duties as assigned

Advertised Salary:

$14.50/hr

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.

• The Department of Recreational Sports offers 1-2 program assistant (PA) opportunities. PAs must be enrolled in a University of Florida undergraduate or graduate program.
• Preferred major: Health-related field, Dietetics, Health Education & Behavior, Health Science, Public Health, or a related field is preferred, with experience in advertising, social media, or journalism, or College of Journalism with a health-related specialization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and high level of attention to detail
• Commitment to customer service and effective interpersonal communication skills 
• High level of enthusiasm and optimism 
• Availability to work 10-15 hours per week, Monday – Friday, in 2 – 4 hour shifts between 8am-6pm 
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification or ability to attain it within first 30 days of employment  
• Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811
  • UF Online Training Certifications are due April 18, 2025

Preferred Qualifications: None Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

Health Assessment Required: No