Classification Title :
STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN
Job Description :
The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Marketing Assistants to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing! Marketing Assistants serve the department by coordinating marketing efforts and materials to help spread the word about RecSports events!
Successful candidates will begin work at the start of Summer 2026.
For questions or additional information please contact Jordan Drayton at
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.
- All RecSports employees are expected to abide by the RecSports Student Staff Code of Conduct 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.
RecSports Fall Kick-Off 2026 : Tuesday August 18
Fall Kick-Off is our all-staff event to discuss department-wide updates facilitate unit training sessions as well as cultivate community and positive energy within our RecSports team. All RecSports Student Staff are expected to attend and will be paid for their training time.Fall Kick-Off is scheduled for August 18 2026. Please mark your calendars as this is mandatory for all staff! In addition please hold your calendars for August 12-18 2026 for mandatory unit-specific trainingsUnit Specific Job Responsibilities
Assist in the development and execution of RecSports marketing plans.Marketing materials include : RecSports : The Magazine bulletin boards posters Facebook Fan Page giveaways / promotional items Web buttons marquees e-mail blasts The Alligator / Reitz calendars press releases Gator Times submissions etc.Working with advertisers for RecSports : The Magazine and sponsors for eventsAssist in the promotion of RecSports through Preview Orientation presentationsWorking in a team environment alongside designers Web developers and project managers in a professional-client environmentMaintain professional relationships with clients co-workers and associates.Always display responsible and quality work ethicWillingness to embrace learning opportunities.Fulfill scheduled tasks / projects in a timely manner by meeting deadlines.Maintain scheduled office hours.Contribute 10 or more hours per week.Expected Salary : $14.00 / hour
Minimum Requirements :
University of Florida studentComplete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803 OOC101 PRV802 ITT102 GET811This 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.
Federal Work Study students are encouraged to apply!Preferred Qualifications :
Previous marketing experience desiredStrong writing skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word Excel etc.)Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs is a plusSpecial Instructions to Applicants :
Application must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required :
No
Required Experience :
Junior IC
Key Skills
Marketing,Google Docs,MailChimp,Adobe Creative Suite,Constant Contact,Microsoft Powerpoint,Market Research,Adobe Photoshop,Social Media Management,Adobe Illustrator,Wordpress,Adobe Indesign
Employment Type : Student
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1