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 Wellness Associates to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing! This position for Wellness Associate is open for those who have completed NASM Personal Training Preparation Course with RecSports or those who hold an equivalent personal training certification.
RecSports Team Member 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.
Unit Specific Job Responsibilities
- Assist with the daily operation of the Assessment Center.
- Schedule and perform assessments for clients.
- Enforce all organizational policies and ensure participants conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Report all problem users to the Operations Supervisor or your direct supervisor.
- Record hourly participation counts.
- Attend all staff meetings and training sessions.
- Maintain the cleanliness and order of the Assessment Center.
- Know your scope of practice and act accordingly.
- Keep client information private.
- Track client sessions.
- Know and enforce all Recreational Sports policies and procedures.
- Attend all mandatory monthly meetings, continuing education sessions, and mentor groups.
- Act and dress professional and responsibly.
- Participate in end-of-semester evaluations conducted by supervisor.
- First responder in emergency situations
- Communicate any problems and/or concerns to your supervisor as soon as possible.
Advertised Salary:
$12.50 per hour.
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants applying for this requisition may be hired as either Student Assistants or OPS employees. Successful candidates who are UF students must be eligible to work on campus and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week. Successful candidates who are not UF students may be hired as OPS employees.
- First Aid, CPR, AED certification or ability to attain it within first week of employment
- Hold a personal training certification from a nationally recognized organization such as ACSM, ACE, NSCA, or NASM
- Required to work a minimum of 4 hours per week
- Experience and interest in the fitness field is preferred
- Employees must be students or OPS employees of Recreational Sports
- Associates are required to attend a 3-5 hour training and practice session prior to being placed on the schedule
- Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102
Preferred Qualifications:
- Participate in the RecSports Personal Training Preparation Program (audition and interview required for course admittance)
- Active Personal Training Certification (NASM, NSCA, ACSM, or ACE preferred)
- 1+ year experience
- Resume consisting of fitness-based experience
- Experience and interest in the fitness field
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This is a time-limited position.
For more information please contact Austin Norden ( austin22@ufl.edu )
Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Advertised: 09 Oct 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Oct 2023 Eastern Daylight Time