Graduate Assistantships

This position will oversee multiple areas within the operations of the Jesse Owens North and South Recreation Centers, North Recreation Center and Adventure Recreation Center. Responsibilities will include oversight of the satellite indoor facilities and assistance with student staff supervision and management. This positions may assist with human resources management, purchasing, facility management and event management. 

This position assists with the coordination and oversight of approximately 600 special events a year held in the Recreational Physical and Activity Center (RPAC). This position leads a team of approximately 20 Special Event student employees in the planning, execution and supervision of special events held at the RPAC. Events hosted at the RPAC range from meetings, reservations in the RPAC demonstration kitchen, athletic tournaments, banquets and more. The RPAC includes fitness space, 12 wood courts, 10 racquetball courts, 4 squash courts, indoor golf hitting stations, meeting spaces, demonstration kitchen and locker room facilities. 

The Member Services Graduate Assistant will be delegated to the supervision of an estimated 120 student staff members who are responsible for the operations of the Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) Welcome Center, Sport Shop and access control.

This position will assist with the administrative, operational and programming duties in the area of group fitness. Responsibilities include the hiring, training, development and supervision of all group fitness instructors and lead instructors, as well as the oversight of all group fitness room monitors and supervisors.  

This position would assist with the administrative, operational and programming duties in the area of personal training and small group fitness. Responsibilities include the hiring, training, development and supervision of personal trainers and lead personal trainers, as well as assisting in all logistics of fitness programming. This includes small group training, progressive programs, special events, educational workshops, assessments, exercise program design program and all body composition analysis/testing.

The innovative and internationally recognized Master’s in Sport Management program teaches key elements of the profession and prepares students for careers such as facility management, sport marketing, athletic administration and coaching across all levels of sport. Coursework focuses on areas including leadership, legal issues in sport, event planning, facility management and sport marketing principles, providing a strong foundation for success in the field.

The Master’s in Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) program prepares graduate students to be leaders at colleges and universities. Through courses in college student development, leadership and organizational theory, students gain knowledge directly applicable to their work in recreational sports. The program also offers flexibility in electives, allowing students to explore interests in sport management, exercise science and related areas.