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University of Florida Department of Recreational Sports
The Department of Recreational Sports offers experiences that enrich the lives of University of Florida students through excellence in facilities, fitness, sport, adventure, and play. We are committed to fostering leaders, encouraging life-long healthy lifestyles, and developing meaningful relationships.
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 department-wide accountability process 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.
Area Specific Job Responsibilities
- Perform all necessary lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR skills as certified by American Red Cross
- Monitor the safety of swimmers and aquatic facility users.
- Prevent injuries by eliminating hazardous situations and behaviors.
- Monitor access to the aquatics facility to ensure only valid users and their guests are admitted.
- Enforce rules, regulations, and policies.
- Perform maintenance and cleaning, as needed.
- Monitor water chemistry, as needed.
- Attend mandatory departmental Fall training and all monthly meetings/in-services.
- Maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Aquatics & Risk Management Administrative Team
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Requirements/Qualifications
- 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 and additional hours with an approved Hours Extension Form.
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification or willing to obtain by start date
- Successfully complete the pre-employment water test
- Commit 8-12 hours/week; (may include morning, evenings, and weekends)
- Additional certifications required for merit advancement.
- Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102
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