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Its growing reputation for providing a solid and balanced education attracts accomplished students from diverse disciplines. Texas State maintains an atmosphere in which faculty and students take the process of teaching and learning seriously. Texas State, a member of the Texas State University System, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educational institution.

The University is located in San Marcos, Texas, 35 miles south of Austin and 45 miles north of San Antonio. Texas State has approximately 38, 006 students. The Department of Campus Recreation manages the 180,000 square feet Student Recreation Center (SRC), five outdoor fields, Sewell Park, Outdoor Center, and University Camp. The Department of Campus Recreation includes a Fitness and Wellness program, Facility Operations, Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, Outdoor Recreation, and Aquatics & Safety. Graduate assistants are offered professional development with Student Affairs and University committee appointments, special event programming and leadership conferences. Graduate assistants are involved in office meetings, departmental assessments, strategic planning, new student initiatives, and statistical analysis of programs.

About Campus Recreation:

Texas State Campus Recreation offers services through six main program areas: Aquatics & Safety, Facility Operations, Fitness & Wellness, Intramural Sports, Outdoor Recreation, and Sport Clubs. Led by a dynamic staff of professionals, graduate assistants, and office and support personnel, Campus Recreation is actively involved with cross campus activities and various divisional program teams. Campus Recreation is committed to employing Texas State students and developing them as leaders through their involvement

Available - Graduate Assistant Positions: Aquatics & Safety, Sport Clubs, and Intramural Sports.

Location: San Marcos, Texas

Deadline: Open until position filled. Review of applications begins February 4, 2022.  Starting Date: June 1, 2022 (negotiable); 2-year position; evaluation required to continue second year.

Stipend: $1,317.00 per month; Out of State tuition waiver.  Travel Stipend.

Graduate Programs:

Texas State offers the following graduate programs as common choices for their Graduate Assistants. For a complete listing of graduate degrees and their descriptions contact the Graduate College at 512.245.2581 or visit gradcollege.txstate.edu. To be considered for an assistantship, students must have applied to the graduate school and a graduate program of their choice by the respective college’s deadline. Minimum requirements include a 3.0 GPA.

• M.Ed. Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE)
• M.Ed. Health Education
• M.Ed. Physical Education
• M.S. Athletic Training
• M.S. Exercise and Sports Science
• M.S.R.L.S. Recreation and Leisure Services
• M.S.R.L.S. Recreation and Therapeutic Recreation
• M.B.A. Business Administration

Aquatics & Safety

Assist the Senior Assistant Director in overseeing various aspects of the Aquatics & Safety Program. They will be highly involved in programming and facility aspects of including, but not limited to, personnel management, fiscal management, marketing, and risk management. Preference will be given to candidates with American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor.

Need or obtain in first 90 days of hire:

• American Red Cross First Aid
• CPR/AED
• Lifeguard Training

For additional information, contact Julie Saldiva, Senior Assistant Director of Programs, Safety & Communications via e-mail at juliesaldiva@txstate.edu  or call the Texas State Department of Campus Recreation at 512.245.2392.

Intramural Sports

Assist the Intramural Sports Assistant Director with the daily management of the Intramural Sports program. Schedule and manage all league sports and tournaments. Recruit, train, and schedule student staff which consists of Intramural Sports Supervisors, Officials, and Office Assistants. Graduate Assistants are offered professional development opportunities with special event programming & leadership conferences.

• Regional Flag Football & Basketball Tournaments
• Intramural Sports Symposiums & Summits
• Region IV Student Lead-On / Conference

• NIRSA National Conference

For additional information, contact Trevon Walker, Assistant Director-Intramural Sports via      e-mail at trevon@txstate.edu or call the Texas State Department of Campus Recreation at 512.245.2392.

Sport Clubs

Assist the Sport Clubs Assistant Director in the administration of the Sport Clubs program that currently consists of 33 clubs; hiring, training, evaluation and scheduling of sport club supervisors for practices and events; developing leadership workshops for club officers; preparation of annual budget and club allocations; and completing an annual evaluation of the Sport Club program. Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned as needed such as:

• Special event programming
• Promoting the program
• Maintaining inventory of equipment
• Risk management policy development

 For additional information, contact Mario Rios, Assistant Director – Sport Clubs via mario.rios@txstate.edu or via phone at the Texas State Department of Campus Recreation at 512.245.2392.