Posting Details
Posting Details Job Title: Student Campus Recreation Event Supervisor Spring 2026 Requisition Number: DU14248 Department Name: 1B310Campus Recreation Work Location: Lexington, KY Salary Range: $12.50 Hour Type of Position: Student Time Status: Part-Time
Required Education: Must be a current student at the University of Kentucky.
Required Related Experience: none
Required License/Registration: RegistrationCertification: none
Physical Requirements: The position may require lifting or pushing objects up to 50lbs or extended amounts of time walking.
Shift: Recurring 2-4 hour shifts during operation hours Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. & Sunday - Friday 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Weekend special event opportunities are also available.
Job Summary Event Supervisors are responsible for providing UK Students and the UK Community with quality customer service while providing information, controlling access, checking out equipment, and monitoring activity areas.
Facility staff maintain a safe environment by actively supervising activities and enforcing facility policies. Staff are trained to respond to emergencies according to the outlined Emergency Action Plans.
Event Supervisors help to maintain a clean facility by completing routine cleaning, performing trash collection duties, and completing other chores as assigned. This position is also Federal Work-Study eligible if you qualify.
Skills • Knowledge • Abilities • Policy enforcement • Customer service • Attention to detail • Time management • Initiative
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience Event Supervisors will serve as a first responder. CPRAEDFirst Aid certifications are required for Event Supervisors. Free certification classes will be available to all new employees who are not currently certified. Student employees are expected to maintain a current certification throughout their employment.
Deadline to Apply 05312026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn, and live.
In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients, and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Have you been awarded Federal Work Study? Yes No Unsure
Would you be available to work outdoors in a variety of inclement weather conditions? Yes No
Would you be available to work closing shifts that finish around 12:00 a.m.? Yes No
Are you available to work weekends? Yes No No Response
To help us understand your availability for the applicable semester, please provide the specific times when you are NOT available to work. Our hours of operation are Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
EXAMPLE I cannot work MWF 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. because I have class. Open Ended Question
You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student? Yes No
What is your overall GPA? Open Ended Question
Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter