Assistant Coordinator, Gators Experience - Hawkins Center

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for an intern to assist in: coordinating and implementing the Gator Experience program, including but not limited to career development, community service, leadership, and personal enhancement; marketing, planning, and recruiting student-athletes for events in order to help develop Gators student-athletes into prepared professionals. The intern will assist in providing professional level support and programs to student-athletes in accordance with the regulation of UF, UAA, SEC, and NCAA. This position requires the incumbent to have strong administrative, interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills; be organized, detail-oriented, and flexible; work independently and as part of a collaborative team; multitask effectively; maintain a high level of confidentiality and high standard of integrity and professionalism; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds; and work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent should have a desire to work a full-time schedule within the Gators Experience program. This position is intended to provide a practical, hands-on experience within the Gators Experience program. It is a time limited position with an option for a second year if essential criteria is met, with an anticipated start date in August 2026. This posting will close end of business day on Monday, February 16, 2026.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Sports Management, Psychology, Counseling or a related field Preferred Qualifications: Experience in college athletics as a student-athlete or working in an intercollegiate athletic academic office Intention to pursue a Master’s Degree at the University of Florida *Please note: Additional on the job training will be provided to candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position.  Please note this is a non-coaching position.

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, tuition reimbursement for the University of Florida or Santa Fe College only and is based on in-state or online program rates, pension (upon eligibility), recognition programs and paid time off. This position is compensated on an hourly basis at the current Florida minimum wage. You can view our benefits on the official job posting by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Job Details

Description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for an intern to assist in: coordinating and implementing the Gator Experience program, including but not limited to career development, community service, leadership, and personal enhancement; marketing, planning, and recruiting student-athletes for events in order to help develop Gators student-athletes into prepared professionals. The intern will assist in providing professional level support and programs to student-athletes in accordance with the regulation of UF, UAA, SEC, and NCAA. This position requires the incumbent to have strong administrative, interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills; be organized, detail-oriented, and flexible; work independently and as part of a collaborative team; multitask effectively; maintain a high level of confidentiality and high standard of integrity and professionalism; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds; and work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent should have a desire to work a full-time schedule within the Gators Experience program. This position is intended to provide a practical, hands-on experience within the Gators Experience program. It is a time limited position with an option for a second year if essential criteria is met, with an anticipated start date in August 2026. This posting will close end of business day on Monday, February 16, 2026.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Sports Management, Psychology, Counseling or a related field Preferred Qualifications: Experience in college athletics as a student-athlete or working in an intercollegiate athletic academic office Intention to pursue a Master’s Degree at the University of Florida *Please note: Additional on the job training will be provided to candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position.  Please note this is a non-coaching position.

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, tuition reimbursement for the University of Florida or Santa Fe College only and is based on in-state or online program rates, pension (upon eligibility), recognition programs and paid time off. This position is compensated on an hourly basis at the current Florida minimum wage. You can view our benefits on the official job posting by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer. WE ARE PROUD TO BE A DRUG FREE TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE

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Thought Provoking

: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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Motivations

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Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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