Graduate Assistantships

The Ohio State Department of Recreational Sports has closed the application process for 2025-2026. We will be seeking candidates for graduate assistantships for 2026-2027 in fall 2025. Please check back for updated information closer to that date.

Qualifications

To be considered for an assistantship, candidates must apply to the Graduate School and the Master of Science in Kinesiology, Sport Management program or to the Master of Arts in Educational Studies, Higher Education and Student Affairs. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for admission into graduate school at the Ohio State University. Ohio State Recreational Sports is not currently accepting materials from applicants to programs or degrees other than those linked above.

Stipend

GAs are appointed to 9-month terms and receive approximately $2,480 in a monthly stipend. GAs are expected to serve as a GA for two years. Also included are a full tuition waiver (including in/out of state and international). Summer employment may be available but is not guaranteed.

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other bases under the law.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.