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University of Florida RecSports Student Assistant - Lake Wauburg Challenge Course Facilitator in Gainesville, Florida
RecSports Student Assistant - Lake Wauburg Challenge Course Facilitator
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Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Recreation/Event Services
Department: 04020100 - 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/Ropes Course Facilitator to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing. Lake Wauburg Challenge Course Facilitators serve RecSports participants by fostering experiential teambuilding experiences 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 Spring 2025.
For more information about the role and onboarding process, visithttps://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.
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
Must be able to teach a mini-belay class within one semester of hire
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
Track all training, courses facilitated, and keep detailed records of hours
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
Complete opening and closing duties
Enforce rules, regulations and policies
Complete course reports
Perform maintenance and cleaning
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
Expected Salary:
$13.50/hour
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.
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
Complete and maintain UF online certifications: GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience with the following:
Experience providing exceptional customer service
Previous group facilitation experience
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.
For more information, contact Brent Gibson (brent.gibson@ufl.edu (j.baxter@ufl.edu) ).
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Ability to work over weekdays, weekends, and over academic breaks
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 13 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time