RecSports Team | RecSports

We Are RecSports

The Department of Recreational Sports is a key player in the Division of Student Life. UF Student Life cultivates a comprehensively excellent student experience that prepares Gators to engage, transform, and thrive in an evolving global community.

Check out ALL UNIT POSITION PROGRESSIONS to see staff progressions for each unit.

RECSPORTS PROFESSIONAL STAFF DIRECTORY

AQUATICS

Our Aquatics Team provides swim lessons and oversees three pools on campus including Florida Pool, Graham Pool, and the O’Connell Center Pool.

Position Progressions & Opportunities:
Aquatics Lifeguard
Aquatics Supervisor
Water Safety Instructor
Campus Recreation Manager
Aquatics Program Assistant
Talent Management Program Assistant

ATHLETIC TRAINING

CORE

FITNESS & WELLNESS

Our Fitness & Wellness Team manages our cardio and weight room spaces in the Southwest Recreation Center and Student Recreation & Fitness Center, instructs Group Fitness classes, and provides Personal Training and Fitness Assessment services.

Position Progressions & Opportunities:
Wellness Associate
Personal Trainer I
Personal Trainer II
CHANGES Coach
Group Fitness Instructor I
Group Fitness Instructor II
Campus Recreation Manager
Fitness Program Assistants
Talent Management Program Assistant

LAKE WAUBURG

Our Lake Wauburg Team manages our beautiful lake-front property and activities such as boating and swimming, as well as the 55-ft climbing wall, and challenge course.

Position Progressions & Opportunities:
Lake Wauburg Associate & Climbing Wall Operator
Waterfront Lifeguards
Challenge Course Facilitator
Lake Wauburg Supervisor
Lake Wauburg Recreation Manager
Lake Wauburg Program Assistant
Talent Management Program Assistant

The Campus Recreation Manager Team represents the professional staff during non-business hours by assuming managerial responsibility of RecSports facilities and programs. Recreation Managers ensure the safety of programs and the facility, and are responsible for responding to emergencies and injuries as needed.

Position Progressions & Opportunities:
Campus Recreation Manager
Recreation Manager Program Assistant

*Student employees may serve in any area within RecSports in order to be eligible for the Recreation Manager position.

RISK MANAGEMENT

SPORT PROGRAMS

TALENT MANAGEMENT

Our Talent Management Team contributes to the student employee experience by creating hiring campaigns and facilitating new employee onboarding, managing staff uniforms, creating student staff appreciation events and initiatives, hosting community service projects, and coordinating all department-wide special events.

Position Progressions & Opportunities:
Talent Management Associate
Talent Management Program Assistant

*Student employees may serve in any area within RecSports in order to be eligible for the Talent Management Program Assistant position.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Our Youth Programs Team contributes to youth participants, ages six to twelve years old, by fostering experiential opportunities throughout the daily schedule of camp activities at various locations. These opportunities
include, but are not limited to: teambuilding, sport-development, fitness and wellness practices, nature immersions, and artistic adventures that promote, enhance, and support the development of participants’ healthy relationships with themselves, their peers, and recreational activities.

Position Progressions & Opportunities:
Youth Programs Camp Counselor
Youth Programs Program Assistant

*Student employees may serve in any area within RecSports in order to be eligible for the Talent Management Program Assistant position.

GO TEAM!