Graduate Assistantships

The Graduate Assistant, Safety & Aquatics will assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of Campus Recreation Aquatics programs. This GA will aid in coordinating and teaching ARC CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer-First Aid Certification Classes and will provide oversight, supervision, and direction to the aquatics program including student staff interviewing, orientating, supervising and evaluation as well as administrative processing of all courses. This GA will also provide event supervision as it relates to facility safety and access control, including monitoring and maintaining access and security systems, employee supervision, and risk management during various aquatics and safety events.  Other duties as assigned. Evening and weekend hours required as needed. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Safety & Aquatics. 

The  Graduate Assistant, Facility Management  will assist with administrative support and supervision of the operations of Campus Recreation facilities. The position works within all facets of facility operations including management of the Welcome Desk, Facility Managers, Event staff, informal recreation, scheduling, student personnel, risk management and facility maintenance. These duties include, but are not limited to, maintaining records and reports, supervision of staff, maintenance, and  day to day  operations of the facility. Assisting with the recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling and development of the Welcome Desk staff and Facility Managers is a major part of this position. The Facilities Graduate Assistant Reports to the Assistant Director,  Facilities Management. Evening and weekend hours required as needed. 

The Graduate Assistant, Marketing will work directly with the Assistant Director, Marketing Strategy & Engagement to develop and enhance marketing and communication efforts for the Department of Campus Recreation. Working closely with the student employee marketing staff, the Graduate Assistant will assist in a variety of marketing initiatives including print, digital, in-person, social media, and video creation. Ability to work summers and winter breaks is desired, as marketing materials are prepped for the upcoming semester. Evening and weekend hours required as needed.

The Graduate Assistant, Membership and Guest Services will assist with operational support and supervision of Membership, Guest, and Equipment Room Services. Primary responsibilities will consist of assisting with student employee supervision, risk management, business practices, Fusion recreation software management, and equipment check out. The Graduate Assistant will work closely with members and guests to resolve customer service and conflict resolution issues. As a member of the Campus Recreation department, the Graduate Assistant, Membership & Guest Services will hold additional responsibilities that serve the greater needs of the department. This position reports to the Assistant Director, Membership & Guest Services. Evening and weekend hours are required as needed.

The Graduate Assistant, Outdoor Adventures will assist with the operational and administrative support and supervision of the Outdoor Adventures program. Primary responsibilities include hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating student, volunteer trip leaders. Based on experience and interest, the graduate assistant may obtain experience in the risk management and facility operations of the Outdoor Adventure Center, supervision of the Gear Rental program and managing the gear storage facility, and leading teambuilding programs. This position requires multiple field-instruction days per month leading activity-specific trainings, open-enrollment trips, and custom trips. 

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director – Employee Experience for Campus Recreation, the Graduate Assistant – Student Personnel will assist with student employee human resource activities including recruitment, hiring, on- and off-boarding, departmental training and development, and recognition and appreciation programs and events.  The Graduate Assistant plays a pivotal role in providing consistency and quality of experience for over 200 part-time student employees in the department.