Graduate Assistant - Recreational Sports

Job Summary

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, hire, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate Recreational Sports student staff including Managers, Supervisors, and entry-level Recreation Associates.
• Coach and mentor student staff on a daily basis.
• Conduct staff meetings and provide continual on the job training for student staff.
• Evaluate and develop policies and procedures for the student employee incentive program, disciplinary actions, weekend schedules, special events, etc.
• Supervise special events outside normal facility hours (if necessary) in addition to break-week schedules (holiday and school breaks when necessary).
• Market the University Recreational Sports activities and events on campus including: Group Fitness through the YMCA, Intramural Sports, open gyms, Club Sports events, Outdoor Recreation, etc.
• Promote, organize, and develop special events, incentive programs, wellness opportunities, weekend tournaments, etc.
• Assist with basic equipment maintenance.
• Develop and implement programming for faculty and staff of the University.
• Serve as a resource for the Wellness Committee.
• Assist in leading the annual Run/Walk/Roll 5k to Cure Paralysis sponsored by University.
• Aid in research and development to better fulfill the health, wellness, and Recreational Sports needs of students, faculty and staff at the University.

Qualifications:

• Maintain full time status in an eligible University graduate program (tuition is fully waived for all graduate programs except for Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant).
• Additional approval is required for entrance in graduate programs outside of the Master of Education.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Management, Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, or a related field required.
• Two or more years of progressively responsible experience, knowledge, and skill working in a University Recreational Sports environment preferred.
• Involvement in related professional societies, organizations, and/or associations preferred.
• Maintain current First Aid, CPR and AED certification required.
• First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor certification preferred.