RecSports Student Assistant - Graphic Designer

STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Graphic Designers to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing! Graphic Designers serve the department by creating quality promotional materials and assisting in project management.

Successful candidates will begin work at the start of Fall 2026.

For questions or additional information, please contact Jordan Drayton at [email protected].

For more information about the role and onboarding process, visit
https://recsports.ufl.edu/about/student-employment/

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 trainings.

Unit Specific Job Responsibilities

• Working in a team environment alongside designers, Web developers and project managers in a professional-client environment
• Creating quality promotional materials for the department including but not limited to signage, print publications, apparel, and Web content
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, and associates
• Always display responsible and quality work ethic
• Willingness 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

$14.75 per hour

Requirements/Qualifications

• University of Florida student
• Previous design experience with portfolio must be available upon request
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs
• Working knowledge of Adobe Production Suite programs is a plus
• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS Web encoding is a plus
• Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811.

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.

*Federal Work Study students are encouraged to apply!

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.