The University of Virginia Department of Recreation is hiring a Facility Operations Assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year. This student wage position is based at the North Grounds and is central to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-run recreational environment for the University community.
What You'll Do
- Establish a service-focused rapport with students, staff, members, and guests.
- Promote exceptional customer service to create a positive environment.
- Proactively respond to all emergency situations and follow established procedures.
- Maintain a high standard of professionalism and cleanliness.
- Enforce policies as a key link between members, the Facility Operations Supervisor, and full-time staff.
- Provide a quality customer-service experience based on departmental Core Values.
- Serve as an information agent for all UVA Rec facilities, programs, and services.
- Present a welcoming, informed, and professional reception at welcome desks.
- Actively monitor student, member, and guest access to recreational facilities.
- Provide customer support by lending equipment, towels, and keys; renting lockers; and processing memberships.
- Maintain cleanliness of fitness equipment and floors by completing regular cleaning rounds.
- Provide cleaning support by sweeping floors, vacuuming mats, cleaning doors and windows, and emptying trash.
- Assist the Facility Operations Supervisor with daily indoor and outdoor facility operations, including opening and closing procedures.
- Support continuous maintenance and preparation of all areas by performing room resets and event preparations.
- Maintain facility safety by assisting with the execution of Emergency Action Procedures.
- Adhere to and enforce all University and Departmental policies and procedures.
What We're Looking For
- Current UVA student.
- Ability to dedicate 6-12 hours per week.
- Availability for opening/closing shifts, Friday nights and/or weekends, and academic breaks.
- Successful completion of department training.
- Commitment to attending regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service sessions.
Technical Stack
- Innosoft Fusion
Team & Environment
You will report directly to a Facility Operations Supervisor.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $13.00 per hour.
- Gain valuable work experience in a fun and social environment.
- Earn money with opportunities for advancement.
- Opportunity to work special events at a higher pay rate.
- Schedule flexibility and the convenience of working on Grounds.
- Meet new people and network within the University community.
- Acquire general work skills useful after graduation.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at the University of Virginia's North Grounds.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
