The University Athletic Association, Inc. (UAA) is the athletic department for the University of Florida (UF). For a listing ... of employment opportunities with the UAA - including Internships/Graduate Assistantships – please go to www.FloridaGators.com/Employment The UAA is a not-for-profit entity organized in 1929 for the purpose of conducting various intercollegiate athletic programs for and on behalf of the UF. The UAA operates for the service and convenience of UF and is a direct support organization and component unit (for accounting purposes only) of UF. The UAA is a self-supporting entity. The UAA's expenses are funded through event ticket sales, booster contributions and Southeastern Conference revenues. The UAA receives no direct state funds. FLORIDA GATORS ATHLETICS - A CHAMPIONSHIP EXPERIENCE WITH INTEGRITY UAA STRATEGIC PURPOSE Provide a championship experience with integrity on and off the field for student-athletes and the Gator Nation. UAA VISION STATEMENT (Be the Model Collegiate Athletics Program.) Be the model collegiate athletics program, combining excellence and integrity in academics, athletics, and fan engagement to elevate the UF brand. UAA CORE VALUES Integrity • We act in a fair, ethical, and honest manner. • We do things the right way every day. Respect • We treat each other with fairness, honesty, kindness, and civility. Passion • We give everything we have for the people and the place we love. • We love what we do and why we do it. Teamwork • We promote cooperation by sharing information and working to understand each other’s perspective. • We display loyalty as we work together to create a successful experience for student-athletes, employees, and fans. Excellence • We strive to perform and achieve at the highest level in all that we do. • We continuously improve and demand a higher level of performance than what is necessary. Innovation • We find creative solutions and embrace change. read more