Employment

Primary Function

To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all members of the Recreation and Wellness Center engaging in pool use.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To ensure the safety of yourself and co-workers.
• To ensure the safety of all patrons using the aquatics facility during hours of operation, recreation events, and special functions.
• Must staff at least 2 events per semester.
• Must attend monthly meeting for lifeguard updates or staff training.
• Must attend 1 in-service (4 hours) each month to maintain knowledge of aquatic skills pertaining to Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid.
• Thoroughly perform all Opening, Closing, and Maintenance duties at the Leisure pool as well as all other duties assigned.
• Perform a visual check to ensure that all safety and swimming equipment is in place.
• Always be customer service oriented and assist with programs and personnel when safe and reasonable.
• Keep pool deck clean and deck chairs straightened.
• Execute emergency procedures when necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
• Must have current American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid certifications.
• Must possess effective communication skills.
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Must be aware of the student/member needs.
• Must be willing to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Previous life guarding experience is preferred.
• WSI certification is preferred.

Primary Function

To instruct students on how to learn to swim using the American Red Cross guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must check off class roster each class time to verify attendance of students
• Teach 50 minutes classes each week by following the swim lessons syllabus
• Keep Amy Tiffany informed of students who have missed classes.
• Call students who miss class to verify if they are coming back to class.
• Always be customer service oriented and assist with programs and personnel when safe and reasonable.
• Execute emergency procedures when necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have current Water Safety Instructor certification
• Must have current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
• Must have current American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid certifications.
• Must possess effective communication/teaching skills.
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Must be aware of the guests' needs.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Primary Function

To provide and lead a positive and safe experience for trip participants in remote wilderness settings. The major focus of this position includes risk management, skills instruction, and community building, as well as accumulating the necessary skills through different staff trainings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage physical and emotional safety of participants.
• Ensure all policies and procedures for OA and the Recreation and Wellness Center are enforced.
• Execute emergency action procedures when necessary.
• Establish and maintain clear communication with co-leaders and supervisors.
• Attend and be punctual to all set meetings and trip events hours.
• Commitment to RWC and Outdoor Adventure mission.
• Model professionalism in appearance and attitude.
• Provide excellent customer service and communication to patrons.
• Encourage LNT policies to participants.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment before, during and after trips, which includes gear clean-up and management.
• Come to work ready to give participants a positive experience.
• Maintain positive energy even when things are hectic or stressful.

Requirements

• Attend mandatory multi day trainings totaling 120 hours in your first year on the program.
• Ability to work extensive hours on weekends.
• Strong desire to help participants and colleagues seek and learn from a variety of challenges.
• Possess effective communication and customer service skills.
• Possess a passion for working with others and being a team player.
• Maintain positive energy and attitude.
• Be comfortable with stretching out of your comfort zone.
• Be understanding and sensitive to working with diverse populations.
• Must obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.

Primary Function

Manage all aspects of the Recreation and Wellness Center operations during open hours. Supervise on-duty student associates and all activities in the Recreation and Wellness Center.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent the professional staff in their absence and in so doing, operate with the full authority of a full time staff member or the Lead Building Manager.
• Become familiar enough with all areas in the facility to be able to fill any position if needed.
• Complete visual inspections of facilities and equipment and reporting procedures.
• Take immediate corrective action when appropriate.
• Regulate the posting of materials in hall, bulletin board, etc.
• Make continuous safety audits of facility, equipment and personnel.
• Remain alert to building security including offices, unlocked doors, computer hardware, weight rooms, pool, and other high risk areas as well as perimeter security including mechanical rooms, gates, etc.
• Give special attention to needs such as interior/exterior lighting problems, dressing rooms and lockers, emergency exits/stairwells, plumbing and or electrical problems.
• Submit a Building Manager Report with hourly counts after each shift. Execute opening and closing procedures for the facility, including but not limited to reporting any security, maintenance or Physical Plant issues to the proper office.
• Execute emergency procedures when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• An understanding of the mission and objectives of the UCF Recreation and Wellness Center.
• Current American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certifications or must obtain within thirty days of employment and familiarity with emergency procedures.
• Effective communication skills and excellent customer service skills.
• Awareness of the guests' needs.
• Willingness to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Preferences

• Experience in a leadership role.
• Work experience in a fitness facility, recreation center, or related facility.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Must understand the mission and objectives of the Recreation and Wellness Center.
• Must possess effective communication skills.
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Must be aware of the student and member needs.
• Must be willing to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Primary Function

Challenge Course Facilitators work to guide groups of individuals through activities and games in order to build teamwork, trust, and communication skills through a unique and exciting experience. Facilitators will help each group reach their individual goals through challenging activities that require teamwork, puzzles and thought-provoking games, and intentional guided conversations that allow participants to reflect on the meaning of their experience.

These programs will be facilitated in a high-ropes, low ropes, virtual, or mixed, setting depending on the preference of the group, and participants will be learning under the “Experiential Learning Cycle” and “Choose your Challenge” philosophies, which describe the way in which learning takes place and allows participants to decide their own level of engagement based on comfort level.

As a Challenge Course Facilitator, your own leadership style, interpersonal skills, problem solving ability, and technical skills, will be cultivated in an enjoyable, one-of-a-kind setting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for physical and emotional safety of participants.
• Committed to RWC and Challenge Course mission.
• Committed to plan and deliver a quality progression of activities to participants.
• Process group experiences to advance group towards desired outcomes.
• Understand and execute emergency procedures when necessary.
• Maintain OA program and RWC professionalism standards in appearance and attitude.
• Continue to increase in knowledge and competency as an OA employee.
• Perform maintenance routine to low and high elements.
• Maintain active communication with Leads in regards to schedule changes and unavailability.
• Remember that you influence the students’ experience as well as yours.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable at height of up to 30 feet and able to lift and carry a minimum of 35 pounds.
• Strong desire to help participants and colleagues seek and learn from a variety of challenges.
• Be understanding and sensitive to working with diverse populations.
• Maintain positive energy and attitude.
• Possess effective communication and customer service skills.
• Be able to work weekends and week day programs.
• Attend to all mandatory trainings and in-services during the year.
• Be comfortable with stretching out of your comfort zone.
• Must obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.

We will interview candidates for Fall 2024 in August.

Primary Function

To provide supervision and safety training for all climbing tower users through customer service excellence. The major focus of this position includes risk management, belay skill competency and instruction, and climbing knowledge and proficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for physical and emotional safety of participants.
• Ensure all policies and procedures for the Recreation and Wellness Center are enforced.
• Execute emergency action procedures when necessary.
• Assist members and guests with basic knowledge of the climbing tower.
• Perform all duties in a courteous, prompt, and professional manner.
• Provide excellent customer service and communication to patrons.
• Commitment to RWC and Climbing Tower mission.
• Focus on keeping work area clean and safe.
• Assist in resetting routes and cleaning tower when necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be RWC Climbing Tower belay certified.
• Possess effective communication and customer service skills.
• Possess a passion for working with others and being a team player.
• Be able to work weekends, weeknights, and weekday afternoons.
• Be willing to educate, model, and monitor policies.
• Be comfortable with stretching out of your comfort zone.
• Be understanding and sensitive to working with diverse populations.
• Must obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Previous climbing tower experience is preferred.

Primary Function

To provide a positive and quality program experience while working at the Boat House at Lake Claire. Provide excellence on customer service renting equipment and modeling Lake Claire Park policies and procedures while working on regular shifts and/or group reservations. Also, you will be part of special projects and other major Outdoor Adventure events.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Educate, model and enforce Lake Claire policies.
• Manage Lake Claire area with eyes for safety and awareness.
• Report any unusual or unsafe observations to the Program Lead Manager.
• Execute Emergency Action Plan for Lake Claire -Thor Guard if applicable, and medical response.
• Attend all scheduled shifts, meetings, and in-services.
• Assist Program Lead Manager with any additional assignments such as inventory counts, monthly inspections, and other items.
• Commitment to the program and mission of Outdoor Adventure.
• All employees are expected to perform all responsibilities in a courteous, prompt, and professional manner.
• Maintain and complete all required paperwork.
• Maintain positive energy even when things are hectic or stressful.
• Remember that you influence the students’ experience as well as yours.

Requirements

• Possess effective communication and customer service skills.
• Possess a passion for working with others and being a team player.
• Be able to work weekends, weeknights, and weekday afternoons.
• Be willing to educate, model, and monitor policies.
• Be comfortable with stretching out of comfort zone.
• Be understanding and sensitive to working with diverse populations.
• Must obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Attend to all mandatory trainings and in-services during the year.
• Must possess a passion for working outside.

Primary Function

To provide excellent customer service and monitor user entrances to facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist members and guests with access and usage of the Recreation and Wellness Center. Ensure all policies and procedures for the Recreation and Wellness Center are enforced. Assist members and guests with all of their equipment needs. Perform all duties in a courteous, prompt, and professional manner. Keep work area clean. Execute emergency procedures when necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess effective communication skills and organizational skills.
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Must be aware of the guests' needs.
• Must be willing to maintain a clean and safe workout environment.
• Previous customer service experience is preferred.
• Current American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid certifications or must obtain within thirty days of employment and familiarity with emergency procedures.

Primary Function

To provide a positive and quality program experience while on shift. As an OAC attendant you will be providing customer service to students looking to rent equipment, sign up for trips and/or plan their own trips. Also, you will be part of special projects and other major Outdoor Adventure events.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist students in signing up for OA Trips and planning their own trips.
• Be able to perform emergency action procedures in the event of an emergency.
• Attend and practice skills at all Risk Management and area In-services.
• Maintain active communication with Leads in regards to schedule changes and unavailability.
• Attend and be punctual for all scheduled and signed up for shifts and meetings.
• Educate, model, and monitor policies.
• Maintain professionalism in appearance and attitude.
• Continue to increase in knowledge and competency as an OA employee.
• Manage OAC with the highest customer service level.
• Maintain and complete all required paperwork.
• Encourage LNT policies to participants.
• Perform maintenance routine and repair to renting equipment.
• Maintain positive energy even when things are hectic or stressful.
• Remember that you influence the students’ experience as well as yours.

Requirements

• Possess effective communication and customer service skills.
• Possess a passion for working with others and being a team player.
• Be able to work weekends, weeknights, and weekday afternoons.
• Be willing to educate, model, and monitor policies.
• Be comfortable with stretching yourself.
• Be understanding and sensitive to working with diverse populations.
• Must obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.

Primary Function

To provide excellent customer service, monitor users' entrance, and uphold the policies for the RWC Park.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist members and guests with access and usage of the Recreation and Wellness Center.
• Ensure all policies and procedures for the Recreation and Wellness Center are enforced.
• Assist members and guests with all of their equipment needs.
• Perform all duties in a courteous, prompt, and professional manner.
• Move heavy objects such as soccer goals and other equipment throughout the RWC Park.
• Assist Intramural Sports with equipment and shirt check out.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certifications or must obtain within thirty days of employment and familiarity with emergency procedures.
• Must possess effective communication skills and organizational skills.
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Must be aware of the student and member needs.
• Must have current American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid certifications.

Primary Function

The Sport Club Supervisor provides direction and support for club officers and members by serving as a liaison between sport clubs and the Sport Club Coordinator. They will be responsible for supervising and managing games/events as well as maintaining regular communication with club officers. Manages critical incidents as necessary and performs special duties as assigned. Sport Club Supervisors should have flexible evening and weekend hours.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all policies and procedures for the University of Central Florida and Recreation and Wellness Center enforced.
• Assist sport clubs with event planning which includes:
• Reserving facilities & necessary equipment.
• Communicating with facility staff.
• Ensuring all parties involve are aware of policies & procedures.
• Oversee sport club events which include:
  • Field and site setup/cleanup.
  • Hospitality management for visiting teams.
  • Player/fan check-in and control.
• Assist athletic trainer with injuries.
• Hold weekly office hours.
• Maintain contact with clubs to ensure successful event management.
• Process and manage travel paperwork for assigned clubs.
• Assigned specialization in area of interest (i.e. marketing, technology, etc.).
• Serve as a liaison between clubs and Coordinator and aid in paperwork administration.
• Educate officers on policies and procedures.
• Providing supervision and executing emergency procedures when necessary.
• Adhere to risk management guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sport Club Coordinator.
• Attend monthly Sport Club Council Meetings.

Requirements

• Current American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certifications or must obtain within thirty days of employment and familiarity with emergency procedures.
• Possess effective communication skills and organizational skills.
• Experience in providing positive customer service.
• Awareness of the student and sport club needs.
• Obtain and maintain American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid certifications.
• Continued participation in appropriate in-service and training sessions.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Awareness of safety concerns and risk management.

Primary Function

To provide a positive and quality experience while on shift. As an admin office assistant, you will be the front line for our customers. You will be providing excellent customer service to all patrons, which include UCF students, faculty/staff, and guests.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Answering phones related to general questions regarding the services offered at the RWC.
• Renewing and signing up new members which include collecting payments.
• Collecting payments from patrons for additional services offered at the RWC.
• Keeping database current by updating and extracting inactive members to proper files.
• Educate, model, and monitor policies.
• Attend and be punctual for all scheduled shifts and meetings.
• Maintain professionalism in appearance and attitude.
• Maintain positivity when the workplace becomes hectic and/or stressful.
• Be able to perform emergency action procedures in the event of an emergency.
• Continue to increase in knowledge of all RWC areas.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess effective communication skills and organizational skills.
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Must be aware of the guests’ needs.
• Must be willing to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Previous customer service experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in handling money is preferred.
• Current American Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications or must obtain within thirty days of employment and familiarity with emergency procedures.

Primary Function

To assist the RWC facility scheduler with reservation requests and event management duties. This position will serve in an office environment providing customer service in-person, online and over the phone.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive and process all RWC facility reservation requests.
• Enter internal and external facility reservations into RWC management software
• Assist program areas with coordinating staffing and setup needs for special events
• Understand and answer questions pertaining to reservation policies
• Assist with administrative duties within reservations including payments and liability processes
• File and track event summary forms
• Assist with other reservation and facilities duties as assigned
• Assist customers in the absence of Facilities Scheduler

Requirements

• Possess effective communication and customer service skills.
• Possess a passion for working with others and being a team player.
• Have strong comfort working with technology and computer software
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel as well as Google Documents
• Be understanding and sensitive to working with diverse populations.
• Must obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.

Primary Function

Fitness Attendants are primarily responsible for providing a clean, safe and helpful workout environment for the users of the Recreation and Wellness Center, as well as provide assistance to those working out. Additionally, Fitness Attendants will be responsible for cleaning assigned areas and assisting with Fitness Orientations when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe workout environment through constant circulation of the floor.
• Be able to answer basic fitness questions and have extensive knowledge of the equipment and proper workout technique.
• Be available to set up any user on any piece of equipment or weight machine and properly provide spots to users.
• Keep the fitness floor clean and make sure all weights are in their proper place.
• Assist supervisors in making sure weight benches and machines remain in the proper location.
• Clean equipment according to the assigned zone area.
• Aid the Shift Supervisor when checking in group exercise classes during peak times.
• Enforce all building policies and procedures, such as no bags on the floor and proper dress code for all users.
• Execute emergency procedures when necessary.
• Report any incident of injury, theft, or broken equipment to the Supervisor on duty.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
• Communicate effectively with and complete tasks assigned by the Building Manager/ Supervisor on duty.
• Communicates effectively with the Assistant director, Fitness Coordinator, Fitness Leads, Shift Supervisors and fellow peers.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled UCF student (per UCF HR policy, graduate students require background check).
• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid certifications or must obtain within thirty days of employment.
• Maintain a clean and safe workout environment.
• Team oriented ideals, willingness to work hard, and a desire to learn.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.

Primary Function

Group Exercise Instructors are primarily responsible for conducting effective group fitness classes, educating patrons on basic fitness knowledge and maintaining a safe and enjoyable workout environment for class participants.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare appropriate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down techniques for the specific class format being taught.
• Effectively explain and demonstrate proper exercise techniques, as well as modifications for different level participants.
• Identify different muscle groups and teach appropriate methods to strengthen and stretch specific muscles.
• Teach according to class goals.
• Present a neat, well-groomed, professional appearance and be in acceptable physical condition.
• If necessary, assist with class attendance check in for all classes.
• Record counts and class attendance at the conclusion of each class
• Execute emergency procedures when necessary.
• Report any incident of injury, theft, or broken equipment to the Building Manager on duty.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
• Communicates effectively with the Fitness Coordinator, Fitness GAs, Fitness Leads, and peers.

Requirements

• Must possess a current group exercise or specialty certification from a nationally recognized certifying body (i.e. AFAA, ACE, Mad Dogg Spinning, Yoga Alliance, etc.).
• Must maintain current American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid certifications upon hire.
• Must successfully navigate the employee progression process.
• Possess team oriented ideals, willingness to work hard, and a drive to work independently.
• Demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills.
• Maintain a clean and safe workout environment.
• Act in a professional manner and respect participants at all times.
• Currently enrolled UCF student (per UCF HR policy, graduate students require background check).
• Applicant must be willing to serve as a Fitness Attendant before/during progression into this role.

Primary Function

To provide one-on-one fitness instruction to individuals desiring a program tailored to their specific needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with clients to establish realistic yet challenging goals and meet their expectations.
• Determine format and content of exercise/activity program based on individual client needs.
• Plan and implement individualized exercise/activity programs for clients in general fitness, and/or specialized areas such as aerobics, stretching/flexibility training, circuit training, or sports performance.
• Independently demonstrate and instruct clients on proper technique in standard and specialized exercise areas.
• Conduct Fitness Assessments as assigned.
• Maintain complete and accurate client files.
• Ensure client adherence to safety and injury prevention techniques; prepare injury reports as required.
• Maintain a minimum of 3 clients.
• Arrive on time for all sessions; at least 15 minutes prior to initial assessments and 10 minutes before training sessions.
• Present a neat, well-groomed, professional appearance.
• Execute emergency procedures when necessary.
• Report any incident of injury, theft, or broken equipment to the Supervisor on duty.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
• Communicate effectively with the Fitness Coordinator, Shift Supervisors, Fitness Leads, Professional Staff members, Building Managers, and fellow peers.

Requirements

• Possess a current personal training certification from a nationally recognized certifying body (AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NASM, or NSCA/CSCS preferred).
• Complete a progression log and pass an evaluation pertaining to Personal Training upon hire.
• Maintain current American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid certifications upon hire.
• Possess team oriented ideals, willingness to work hard, and a drive to work independently.
• Demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills.
• Maintain a clean and safe workout environment.
• Act in a professional manner and respect clientele at all times.
• Currently enrolled UCF student (per UCF HR policy, graduate students require background check.
• Applicant must be willing to serve as a Fitness Attendant before/during progression into this role.

Primary Function

To provide one-on-one fitness instruction to students desiring a program tailored to their specific needs and abilities. This program is designed to support students with disabilities in creating and maintaining an exercise plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Physical Therapy Faculty members to properly design a workout program that is suited for each individual, keeping in mind adaptation for each individual disability.
• Work with clients to establish realistic yet challenging goals and meet their expectations.
• Determine format and content of exercise/activity program based on individual client needs.
• Perform follow-up assessments upon request to track client progress.
• Maintain complete and accurate client files.
• Ensure client adherence to safety and injury prevention techniques; prepare injury reports as required.
• Execute emergency procedures when necessary.
• Report any incident of injury, theft, or broken equipment to the Shift Supervisor on duty.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
• Communicate effectively with the Fitness Coordinator, Program Assistant, Adaptive Rec Coordinator, Professional Staff members, Building Managers, and peers.

Requirements

• Trainers must be enrolled in the Doctorate in Physical Therapy Program at UCF.
• Maintain current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Possess team oriented ideals, willingness to work hard, and a drive to work independently.
• Demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills.
• Maintain a clean and safe workout environment.
• Act in a professional manner and respect clientele at all times.