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Posted: 13-Mar-23
Location: Edwardsville, Illinois
Type: Part Time
Salary: $13,035.60 - $13,843.44
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Salary Details:
Full in/out of state tuition waiver plus a stipend of $1086.30 per month for the first year and a longevity bonus to $1153.62 per month in the second year. Professional development resources are also available. Employee is responsible for student fees. Per Internal Revenue Service regulations (IRC 127), federal taxes will be withheld on tuition waiver amounts exceeding $5,250 in the calendar year (January-December).
An Affirmative Action employer, SIUE offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed, or religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability. Benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. SIUE is an AA/EEO employer. SIUE is a state university.
Required Education:
Internal Number: March 2023
SIUE GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS (4) openings to start in August of 2023
Aquatics & Facility Operations Graduate Assistant Brief Job Description:
The Aquatics and Facility Operations Graduate Assistant will split time between two responsibility areas (Aquatics and Recreation Operations). In Aquatics, this position will include student-lifeguard personnel management and other aquatics supervision duties of our indoor pool (25 yards, 6 lanes, 1-meter springboard). The responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to developing and conducting in-service trainings for 10-15 lifeguards; recruiting, scheduling, and evaluating lifeguards, assisting with student payroll, policy maintenance, and the equipment inventory/purchasing process as necessary.
The Recreation Operations aspect of this position will rotate into supervision of activities within the exclusive recreational space of the Student Fitness Center and the shared recreation space in the Vadalabene Center and other auxiliary facilities (200,000 total sq. ft.). These facilities include a total of six basketball courts, 25-yard pool, two climbing areas, group fitness rooms, cycling room, multi-sport court, two informal fitness areas, a dedicated weight room, indoor jogging track, racquetball courts, multipurpose areas and member service stations. A combined workload of an average of 20 hours per week is expected with some early morning, evening, and weekend work required.
Facilities Operations Graduate Assistant Brief Job Description:
The Campus Recreation Facilities and Operations Graduate Assistant position functions as a personnel manager to a team of student facility supervisors that are essential to leading the operations of the Student Fitness Center. This position also works closely with event/reservation scheduling and facility setup/teardown and maintenance personnel to assist in coordinating the readiness of the facility to meet the needs of various groups including, campus recreation (intramurals, club sports, group fitness), university units (student organizations, academics, athletics) and the community.
This position will directly serve on a team that oversees the activities within the dedicated recreational space of the Student Fitness Center and the shared recreation space in the Vadalabene Center and other auxiliary facilities (200,000 total sq. ft.). These facilities include a total of six basketball courts, 25-yard pool, two climbing areas, two group fitness rooms, cycling room, multi-sport court, two informal fitness/strength areas, a dedicated weight room, indoor jogging track, racquetball courts, multipurpose areas and member service stations. A combined workload of an average of 20 hours per week is expected; some early morning, evening and weekend work is required.
Fitness Operations and Student Development Graduate Assistant Brief Job Description:
The Graduate Assistant (Fitness Operations and Student Development) is responsible for aiding in the coordination, guidance, supervision, and direction of informal fitness operations. This includes assisting in developing schedules, hiring, training, supervising, evaluating up to 25 fitness attendants and maintaining and troubleshooting equipment in the main facility and six satellite facilities. Equipment includes cardio, selectorized strength, plate loaded, free weights and racks/platforms. This position will also serve on a team that oversees the activities within the dedicated recreational space of the Student Fitness Center and the shared recreation space in the Vadalabene Center and other auxiliary facilities (200,000 total sq. ft.). A combined workload of an average of 20 hours per week is expected; some early morning, evening and weekend work is required.
The Graduate Assistant will contribute to hiring, training and development opportunities for all Campus Recreation Student Employees; this includes tracking potential employees, new employee orientations, annual trainings, employee appreciation events and incentive and deficiency processes. A combined workload of an average of 20 hours per week is expected; some early morning, evening and weekend work is required.
Recreation Programs & Special Events:
The Recreational Programming and Special Events Graduate Assistant is responsible for assisting in the planning, development and implementation of all special events and marketing for Campus Recreation programming. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordinating and managing special events and programs that fit the specific wellness needs of assigned populations; recruiting, training, scheduling and evaluating student employees, along with staff development; promoting and marketing the Intramural/Club Sports/Campus Recreation and campus-wide special events; collaborating and serving as the recreation outreach liaison to SIUE Campus partners and student organizations, coordinate, collaborate, and cosponsor in recreational activities/experiences/events across a variety of the SIUE campus; and assisting with policy development, and equipment inventory and purchasing process. A combined workload of 20 hours per week is expected, with the expectation that many programs and needs will occur on evening and weekend hours.
TERM OF CONTRACT for all four (4) graduate assistant positions:
Positions will start in August of 2023. Contract renewal is anticipated and available through the duration of the academic degree program.
SIUE Campus Recreation website link for more information about us.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis. The applicant should demonstrate a strong work ethic, adhere to professional standards and values and be an effective communicator that possesses good interpersonal skills. The person should have significant knowledge and experience in recreation management. A Bachelor’s degree is required in recreation, exercise science, communications, management or other related field. the successful applicant must be admitted into a SIUE graduate program. Some common graduate programs include higher education and student-affairs, athletics, exercise physiology, Exercise and Sport Psychology, public relations, master's business administration (MBA) Nutrition and Dietetics and other related programs could be acceptable. Prior management experience is preferred.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Review of applicants will begin immediately and positions will close as they are filled.
EMAIL COVER LETTER, RESUME, UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S), AND LIST OF THREE CURRENT REFERENCES WITH CONTACT INFORMATION TO THE CORRESPONDING CONTACT(S) SHOWN BELOW:
Aquatics/Operations (1) and Recreation Programs (1) Graduate Assistantships Contact
Natalie Hawkins, Assistant Director - Recreation Programs
Phone: 618-650-3242
Email: nrosale@siue.edu
Facilities Operations Graduate Assistantship (1) and Fitness Operations Graduate Assistantships (1) Contact
Dave Hagedorn, Assistant Director - Facilities, Operations and Informal Recreation
Phone: 618-650-3236
Email: dhagedo@siue.edu
