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The Department of Recreation and Wellness is one of the largest student employers on campus. We have a wide range of positions available each semester: intramural officials, farmers, fitness trainers, environmental education rangers, building supervisors and more. 

Eco Adventure

Osprey Challenge Course Facilitator

Osprey Challenge Course Facilitators are responsible for taking students and outside programs through the ropes course in a fun and safe manner. This position requires interpersonal communication skills to help lead a group through obstacles while communicating efficiently. No technical experience required as all employees are thoroughly trained in all procedures and equipment. All employees must be comfortable with heights and the outdoors.

For information on applying for Osprey Challenge Course, please contact Rachel Taylor at rachel.taylor@unf.edu

Gear Checkout

Gear Checkout staff members are responsible for the maintenance, inventory, and checking in/out of gear at Eco Adventure. Additional duties include assisting students with trip planning and giving them the basic knowledge to use equipment.

For information on applying for Gear Checkout positions above, please contact Amy Costa at a.costa@unf.edu 

Environmental Education Ranger

Environmental Education Rangers assist with youth and adult education programs, Eco Adventure gear tasks, office duties, and park maintenance.

For information on applying for Environmental Education positions above, please contact Dalton Nordquist at d.nordquist@unf.edu

Field House

Intramural Officials

The Intramural Sports program hires students to officiate league games and to oversee open-rec programs. A general love for sports is pre-requisite. While experience is preferred, training is provided for all sports. Typical leagues include flag football, volleyball, soccer, and basketball. Supervisor opportunities may also be available upon completion of at least one semester of officiating.   

For more information, please contact Nikki Mejido at nikki.mejido@unf.edu

Field House Staff

Field House staff members work from the main reception desk at the Field House. They are responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the facility, supervision of activity in programmed and non-programmed spaces, oversee and monitor equipment checkout, maintain the safety and integrity of the Field House, respond to injuries and incidents, and provide excellent customer service to all participants and facility users. Additionally, Field House staff are responsible for set up and tear down of equipment for events.

For information on applying for Field House positions, please contact Ryan Schneader at r.schneader@unf.edu  

Special Events

Special Events staff are responsible for assisting professional staff with event management in the recreational facilities which may include the Field House, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 Arena, outdoor fields, and other spaces as designated. Duties may include ticket taking, crowd control, event set-up and take-down, and cleaning of facility. Students will be asked to wear closed toe shoes and appropriate work attire depending on the nature of the event. Event work is seasonal and occur when events are scheduled.

For information on applying for Special Events positions, please contact Ryan Schneader at r.schneader@unf.edu

Health Education

Peer Health Educator

Peer Health Educators assist and educate people towards a healthier lifestyle. All Peer Health Educators are required to complete an initial training period of health and related wellness topics. In addition to an ongoing learning process in the field of health and wellness, Peer Health Educators are required to research and update, as needed, health and wellness issues pertinent to the program of Health Promotion in the department of Recreation and Wellness. A key responsibility of this job is OUTREACH. This involves setting up "education" stations across campus and engaging the campus community in health education and awareness activities. 

Healthy Osprey Ambassador

Ogier Gardens

Student Farmers

Student Farmers take the lead on all of the Ogier Gardens' physical tasks, including but not limited to: preparing beds, planting, cultivating, weeding, harvesting, mulching, scouting for pests, and updating records. In addition to those physical tasks, the position requires you to: introduce yourself as staff to each person who enters the Gardens, guide volunteers, as well as promote student health through gardening.

Landscape Stewards

Landscape Stewards are responsible for leading other staff and volunteers in beautifying the Ogier Gardens' biodiverse landscape and caring for our infrastructure, tools and equipment. Duties also include helping to: prepare beds, plant, cultivate, weed, harvest, mulch, scout for pests, and update records.  

For information on applying for Ogier Gardens positions, please contact Kevin Anderson at k.anderson@unf.edu.

Student Wellness Complex

Member Services Staff - "First Faces of the SWC"

Member Services Staff greet and check-in members, answer the phones, operate point of sale, and give tours of the facility.

For information on applying for Member Services, please contact Aiden Weir at a.weir@unf.edu

Climbing Wall Staff

Climbing Wall Staff oversee the activities of climbers at the wall, ensuring they follow all wall policies and procedures, assist in the maintenance/cleaning of the wall, and spotting and belaying climbers. Staff members are able to assist climbers with technique and are responsible for setting top rope and bouldering routes.

For information on applying for the Climbing Wall, please contact Rachel Taylor at rachel.taylor@unf.edu

Business Office Assistant

The Business Office Assistants oversee the operation of the department's office front desk which includes, but not limited to: answering phones, greeting and assisting visitors, assisting office staff with tasks as needed.

For information on applying for this position, please contact Aiden Weir at a.weir@unf.edu.

Building Operator Staff

Building Operators have a broad range of duties and responsibilities. They maintain a safe, orderly, and clean environment for the facility, while keeping track of all events and programs that are held in the SWC. "Bops" enforce facility rules, aid in emergency situations, set-up and break-down for events, and also give facility tours.

For information on applying for this position, please contact Jim Baur at jbaur@unf.edu. 

Fitness Trainers

Fitness Trainers ensure that all members can exercise in a safe and clean environment. Fitness Trainers also help and teach our members how to exercise safely and efficiently. All new student hires start as Fitness Fledglings who greet people, answer questions, spot lifters, enforce facility rules, and clean equipment. Upon completion of our training program, Fitness Fledglings are promoted to Fitness Trainers. Fitness Trainers perform all duties of Fledglings plus are capable of designing workout programs, teaching/training our members and staffing the Paul Shirley Assessment Center. Upon passing a recognized Personal Training certification, Fitness Trainers can be promoted to Personal Trainer. Personal Trainers perform all duties of a Fitness Trainer, plus have the opportunity to train clients.

For more information on fitness trainer positions above, please contact Tim Flanagan at t.flanagan@unf.edu. 

Group Fitness Instructors

Group Fitness Instructors lead group exercise classes in a safe, effective, challenging, and engaging manner. All instructors are responsible for designing fun and exciting classes that are enjoyable for everyone and modified to all fitness levels. Our instructors are responsible for executing proper fitness techniques that enable all members to participate safely. If a national certification is not already obtained, it is required in the first semester of employment.

For more information on group fitness instructor positions above, please contact Kacie Smith at kacie.smith@unf.edu. 

Swimming Pool

Lifeguards

RecWell Lifeguards are responsible for lifeguarding and providing a safe aquatic environment for the Competitive Pool Complex adjacent to the Student Wellness Complex. Hiring preference is given to currently certified lifeguards. Non-certified persons may apply and may be hired contingent on completing the Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification course.

For information on applying for this position, please contact Jeni Ritter at j.ritter@unf.edu

Seasonal Positions

Counselor for Summer Camp

Youth Sports & Fitness Camp Counselors are responsible for leading groups of campers ages 5 - 14 around the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 campus within the Recreation and Wellness facilities engaging in various sports and activities which include climbing wall, yoga and fun fitness, swimming, basketball, flag football, softball, kickball, dodge ball, soccer, among others. This position requires a background check for working with minors. Eco Camp Counselors are responsible for leading groups of campers ages 6 - 14 around the Wildlife Sanctuary trails system, introducing them to local flora and fauna, playing games, swimming, canoeing and going on field trips. This position requires a background check for working with minors.

For information on applying for summer camp position, please contact us Jordan Leslie at j.leslie@unf.edu for the Youth Sports and Fitness Camp, or Amy Costa at a.costa@unf.edu for Eco Camp.