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Posted: 01-Nov-23
Location: Huntsville, Texas
Type: Part Time
Salary: Tuition and Stipend
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Sam Houston State University is pleased to announce the following Graduate Assistantships for the Spring 2024 semester (Jan. 4 start) or 2024-2025 Academic Year (Aug. 1 start) in the following area:
- Operations (Facilities) (Jan. 4 or Aug. 1, 2024)
- Intramural and Club Sports (Jan. 4 or Aug. 1, 2024)
- Fitness (Jan. 4 or Aug. 1, 2024)
All positions will assist in guiding the Campus Recreation Department in a manner consistent with the goals of the department, Division of Student Affairs, and the mission of Sam Houston State University.
OPERATIONS (Facilities)
This position reports to the Senior Assistant Director of Informal Recreation. This position helps supervise the day-to-day operations of the assigned program areas and provides day-to-day direction, guidance and supervision to the students assigned to support the campus recreation programs in the assigned program areas.
Primary Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate undergraduate student staff
- Supervise the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekend hours as needed
- Develop and conduct student staff orientation, in-service trainings, and workshops
- Assist with payroll processes for student staff
- Assist with purchasing, inventory, and maintenance of facility and equipment
- Assist with the scheduling of facilities, including the CRC, McAdams Tennis Courts, and sand volleyball courts
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates must have knowledge/experience in campus recreation or sports management, strong human relations skills, and acceptance into SHSU graduate school. CPR/First Aid Certification preferred. Must maintain a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester to hold eligibility.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Johnny Keefer (jxk053@shsu.edu). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
INTRAMURAL AND CLUB SPORTS
This position reports to the Assistant Director of Intramural Sports and the Assistant Director of Club Sports. This position helps supervise the day-to-day operations of the assigned program areas and provides day-to-day direction, guidance and supervision to the students assigned to support the campus recreation programs in the assigned program areas.
Primary Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate a staff of approximately 35 students
- Develop and conduct Officials training clinics
- Supervise Intramural and Club Sports events during the evening and on weekends with the help of student staff
- Assist in the marketing and promotion of the Intramural and Club Sport Programs
- Evaluate and recommend changes for policies, procedures, activities, and staff as needed
- Help with the creation of league scheduling, facility reservation and field maintenance upkeep including, but not limited to, grooming artificial turf fields, painting fields, cleaning facilities, and preventative maintenance
- Assist with purchasing, inventory and maintenance of all equipment used for programs
- Direct oversight of 3-5 Club Sport Teams and Club Sports Council with aid in the development of philanthropy and fundraising opportunities
- Collect and track relevant information for clubs such as rosters, participation numbers, and results
- Assist with policy development for Intramural Sports and Club Sports
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Sport Management, or related field. Candidates must have knowledge/experience in campus recreation or sports management, strong human relations skills, and acceptance into SHSU graduate school. CPR/First Aid Certification preferred. Must maintain a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester to hold eligibility.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Connor Rice (cdr050@shsu.edu) and John Merryman (jkm070@shsu.edu). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
FITNESS
This position reports to the Assistant Director of Fitness. This position helps supervise the day-to-day operations of the assigned program areas and provides day-to-day direction, guidance and supervision to the students assigned to support the campus recreation programs in the assigned program areas.
Primary Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate student staff;
- Assist in teaching Group Fitness Instructor Training;
- Assist in teaching the Personal Trainer Training;
- Assist in conducting and planning monthly staff meetings and staff development opportunities;
- Maintain equipment and assess equipment needs;
- Assist with the development and coordination fitness special events;
- Inventory control of equipment and music;
- Plan and evaluate program publicity;
- Update and implement instructor training and staff manuals;
- Assist with the administrative duties including, but not limited to payroll and participation counts;
- Teach group fitness classes;
- Personal train as needed;
- Complete a graduate assistant project in year 1 and year 2;
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications: Nationally recognized Group Fitness and/or Personal Training Certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NSCA, NASM) required. Experience instructing group fitness classes and/or personal training is required. Candidates must have knowledge/experience in campus recreation sports or sports management, strong human relations skills, and acceptance into SHSU graduate school. CPR/First Aid Certification preferred.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Jaron Rider (jrider@shsu.edu). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
All successful Graduate Assistant candidates will demonstrate the following:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related area
- Acceptance into the SHSU Graduate program and enrollment in 6 hours or more in graduate courses. If you are a new graduate student at SHSU and begin work during the summer, you must be enrolled in graduate summer courses.
- Computer knowledge, including proficiency with Windows-based computer system and Microsoft applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies
- Excellent customer service skills
Positions will be open until filled.
Please indicate the position to which you are applying and mail or email the following items:
- Resume
- contact information for 2- 4 references
- letter of application
to the hiring supervisor listed above.
This position may require driving and operating a university vehicle, therefore, a valid Texas driver license and driving record acceptable to the university’s insurance carrier is required.
If you are a citizen or national of the U.S. or a Lawful Permanent Resident, you are eligible for employment. If you are an alien (not a citizen or national of the U.S. or lawful Permanent Resident), your eligibility for employment is dependent upon your status. Employees must pass a security clearance, and provide a valid social security card to verify the employee's name and social security number for payroll purposes, and the identifying documents required to establish identity and employment eligibility for the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. Verification of U. S. Selective Service Registration is required in accordance with HB 558. If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888.
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215. Sam Houston State University takes seriously the initiative to make the needed extra efforts to remedy the areas of underutilization in our Affirmative Action Plan.
