| The Fitness and Recreation (FAR) Graduate Assistant reports to the Intramural Sports Coordinator and assists with Intramural Sports programming, departmental programming, facility management and other duties as assigned. Graduate Assistant activities range from on-site administration to training and assessment of officials and programs. Graduate Assistants (2) will oversee 20 undergraduate student supervisors and upwards of 100 officials. Position requires approximately 20 hours per week and a willingness to work evenings and weekends. Representative Duties: Assist with Intramural Sports program development - Daily Intramural Sports activities administration - Special event coordination and administration - Training and development of supervisors/officials - Develop and implement departmental assessment practices - Provide reviews of assessment tools and data - Daily reports review and follow-up - Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Must have a strong officiating background in flag football, volleyball, basketball, soccer and/or softball. The candidate must have two years of experience officiating and/or supervising Intramural Sports activities (strong experience in flag football and/or basketball preferred). Education: Bachelor’s degree and enrolled in one of the following graduate programs at The University of Oklahoma: Adult & Higher Education, Human Relations or Intercollegiate Athletic Administration. Experience: Intramural Sports, programming experience, event planning, officiating experience, recreation experience. Certifications/Licenses: Class D Driver’s license. Preferred: CPR/AED/First Aid certifications, Intramural Sports experience, background in sport participation and administration. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Other Characteristics: Individual should have excellent skills in training/evaluating/assessment of officiating skills and mechanics; knowledge of basic sport rules; must have exceptional oral and written communication skills; must have basic computer skills and willingness to work evenings, weekends and early mornings (when needed). Compensation: $1236/month and tuition waiver (fees not included) full university health insurance Job Type: Half-time employment (20 hours per week for salaried appointment) Application Deadline: For best consideration, apply by March 31, 2021. Open until filled. Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2021 - 10 month appointment or hourly summer employment leading up to appointment. Do NOT apply through www.bluefishjobs.com. E-mail (PDF format) cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to: Jonathan Dewhirst - Intramural Sports Coordinator - Fitness and Recreation - dewhirst@ou.edu Please send comments/questions to Jonathan Dewhirst - Intramural Sports Coordinator - Fitness and Recreation - dewhirst@ou.edu | 
