Student Employment

FIND YOUR RIGHT PLACE

Our student employees are the heart of RecSports and we value their unique skills, passions, and perspectives! RecSports offers a dynamic and fun work environment with flexible scheduling, a student-centered approach, professional development opportunities, and staff appreciation events throughout the year. Go ahead and click around, you may just find something you like!

OUR PHILOSOPHY

The Department of Recreational Sports is committed to developing student employees by cultivating a community that fosters self-discovery, collaborative learning, belonging, and autonomy. We believe employment at RecSports provides experiential learning that enriches student success today and uniquely prepares young leaders for career and life endeavors tomorrow.

ACADEMIC INTERN POSITIONS

We enjoy hosting interns at RecSports! Descriptions of each role are included in the table below. 

POSITION TITLE,  DESCRIPTION, And Details  Fall 2025 Applications Spring 2026 Applications
Operations Intern Closed September 7 - 28, 2025

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

To apply for student employee positions, reference the job description below and visit the Careers at UF portal where all open applications can be found.

SPORTS PROGRAMS

POSITION TITLE,  DESCRIPTION, AND DETAILS

FALL 2025 APPLICATION DATES

 SPRING 2026 APPLICATION DATES

AQUATICS & RISK MANAGEMENT
Aquatics Lifeguard

June 8 - July 6, 2025

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October 12 - Nov 2, 2025

Water Safety Instructor

June 8 - July 6, 2025

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October 12 - Nov 2, 2025

Safety Instructor

June 8 - July 6, 2025

October 12 - Nov 2, 2025

BUSINESS SERVICES

Business Services Assistant

Closed

October 12 - Nov 2, 2025

FITNESS & WELLNESS
Group Fitness Instructor

Closed

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October 12 - Nov 2, 2025

Personal Trainer

Closed

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October 12 - Nov 2, 2025

Massage Therapist

June 8 - July 6, 2025

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October 12 - Nov 2, 2025

Wellness Associate

June 8 - July 6, 2025

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October 12 - Nov 2, 2025

LAKE WAUBURG
Lake Wauburg Associate

June 8 - July 6, 2025

October 12 - Nov 2, 2025
Lake Wauburg Waterfront Lifeguard

June 8 - July 6, 2025

October 12 - Nov 2, 2025
Lake Wauburg Challenge Course Facilitator

June 8 - July 6, 2025

October 12 - Nov 2, 2025
MARKETING
Multimedia Assistant

Closed

October 12 - Nov 2, 2025
Graphic Designer

Closed

October 12 - Nov 2, 2025
Marketing Assistant

Closed

October 12 - Nov 2, 2025
MEMBER SERVICES

Member Services Associate

Closed

October 12 - Nov 2, 2025
OPERATIONS
Operations Associate

June 8 - July 6, 2025

October 12 - Nov 2, 2025
Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Adventures Associate

June 8 - July 6, 2025

October 12 - Nov 2, 2025
Outdoor Adventures Trip Leader

June 8 - July 6, 2025

October 12 - Nov 2, 2025
Sport Programs
Officials and Scorekeepers

June 8 - July 6, 2025

October 12 - Nov 2, 2025

YOUTH PROGRAMS
Youth Programs Camp Counselor

Closed

October 12 - Nov 2, 2025