University of Louisiana at Lafayette Graduate Assistant (3 openings)

The following positions will be available for the 2021-2022 and 2022 - 2023 academic years:

Facilities Graduate Assistant (2 positions available)

Responsibilities:

This position reports to the Facilities Coordinator. A combined workload of 20 hours per week is expected. Evening and/or weekend hours may be required. The main responsibilities include:

• Maintain weekly administrative office hours
• Hire, train, directly supervise and evaluate student Supervisors and Assistants
• Plan and conduct monthly in-service trainings for staff
• Responsible for scheduling building and fitness center staff
• Assist with facility reservations and staffing for all events
• Inspect all facilities to ensure that they are free of hazards and safe for patron use
• Provide leadership to various student staff committees
• Assist in the creation and implementation of new policies and procedures and enforcing existing policies
• Work evenings at least once a week and occasional weekends
• Represent department at various university functions and events

Fitness Graduate Assistant (1 position available)

Responsibilities:

This position reports to the Fitness Coordinator. A combined workload of 20 hours per week is expected. Evening and/or weekend hours may be required. The main responsibilities include:

• Planning, development, and implementation of fitness programs including Group Exercise, Personal Training, and Small Group Training
• Contributing to student development efforts including staff trainings/meetings and mid- and end of semester evaluations
• Promotion of the fitness programs and the Rec Sports department
• Supporting in the recruitment and training of new student trainers and instructors through the ACE Personal Training Prep Course and Group Exercise Mentorship Program
• Assisting with administrative work such as student payroll, development and adjustment to policies, inventory and purchasing processes of equipment
• Willingness to teaching Group Exercise classes and/or personal training if needed
• Helping with department, division, and university special events as needed

 Additional Responsibilities (All Positions): 

May include assisting with campus wide special events, student services special events, and assist in all related administrative duties. A combined workload of 20 hours per week is expected. Evening and/or weekend hours will be required. All graduate assistants participate in meetings, assist with policy and procedure revision, staff training's, distribution and administration, and provide suggestions and feedback to the professional staff. Must be enrolled on a full-time basis (minimum 9 hours per semester) to receive graduate assistant position, stipend, and tuition waivers).