Washington State University is seeking graduate assistant applicants for the 2024-2025 academic year.  Specific job descriptions and the application can be found here: https://urec.wsu.edu/about-urec/employment/. 

GRADUATE ASSISTANT, OUTDOOR RECREATION
Responsible for assisting with coordination, administration, and evaluation of Challenge and Outdoor Adventure Programs, such as trips, clinics, climbing wall, and special events. The Graduate Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the training, development, evaluation, and supervision of student staff.  Experience facilitating outdoor/challenge programs and nationally recognized outdoor/challenge facilitator certifications are preferred.

GRADUATE ASSISTANT, SPORTS & EVENTS
Primarily responsible for the coordination, administration, and supervision of a portion of the Intramural Sports and Sports Club programs with direct oversight for multiple sport clubs, intramural activities and facility scheduling.   Graduate Assistant will be responsible for the training, evaluation, and supervision of Intramural/Sport Club Supervisors and associated Intramural Officials as well as providing leadership and customer service to multiple sport clubs.  Experience as a sport club officer or member or as a sports official is preferred.

GRADUATE ASSISTANT, COUGAR CREW
Responsible for the development of technically, mentally, and physically competitive student-athletes to represent Washington State University Cougar Crew, a varsity-club sport within University Recreation.  Duties include active and ongoing recruitment, implementation of an effective training program under the direction of the Head Coach for Cougar Crew, as well as ensuring team compliance with University Recreation and Washington State University policies and procedures.

GRADUATE ASSISTANT, FACILITIES & MEMBERSHIP
This position is primarily responsible for the day to day operation and administration of facility operation and membership services for the Chinook Student Center. This position will share responsibility for the primary management, supervision, scheduling of membership, office, and facility manager staff for University Recreation.  The Facilities & Membership Graduate Assistant will be responsible for training, evaluation, and supervision of facility staff.

GRADUATE ASSISTANT, FITNESS INSTRUCTION
Primarily responsible for the coordination of the UREC non-credit group fitness and instruction programs.  Graduate Assistant will supervise, train and evaluate temporary employees to deliver classes in a variety of disciplines including group fitness, dance, and martial arts.  Will also assist with UREC weight room attendants and personal trainers.

STARTING DATE
August 1, 2024 (staff paid hourly at $21.68/hour until August 15).  Assistantship takes effect August 16, 2024.

Applications are due by December 10, 2023. Please review the complete job description at https://urec.wsu.edu/about-urec/employment/ , complete our application and upload your resume/cover letter online.

Admission Requirements
Requirements include a baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university; acceptance by the WSU Graduate School, (a GPA of 3.0 or above, official transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation are required by the Graduate School).  Visit www.gradschool.wsu.edu for more information.  Applications to the Graduate School are due by January 10, 2024 for priority acceptance.  Some colleges require earlier application – please view application deadlines for program of interest.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
All successful Graduate Assistant candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Acceptance to WSU Graduate program (doctoral program preferred)
• 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
• Position specific qualifications: please see vacancy notification at https://urec.wsu.edu/about-urec/employment/

Preferred Qualifications
Please see the job description for position specific qualifications.

About Washington State University

WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state, extension offices in every county, and offers online degree programs that are accessible worldwide. There are ten colleges and a graduate school. More than 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students are served by the Pullman campus. The university is one of the largest residential universities in the West. Pullman offers a friendly, small-town living environment. To learn more about the Pullman community, visit: www.pullmanchamber.com. The university’s web page (www.wsu.edu) offers information about WSU and the surrounding area.The Department of University Recreation at Washington State University supports the educational mission of the university by providing integrated and comprehensive recreational, competitive and fitness programs and services to a diverse campus community. Committed to fostering active, healthy lifestyles, the department enriches campus life through excellence in programs, services and facilities.University Recreation programs and services include Intramural Sport...s, Outdoor Recreation Center, Fitness & Instruction, Sport Clubs, Challenge, Aquatics and Youth Programs. University Recreation facilities include the 150,000 square foot Student Recreation Center, 80,000 square foot Chinook Student Center, Outdoor Recreation Center, outdoor playfields, 3 pools and multiple shared indoor facilities. Comprehensive marketing, facilities scheduling and maintenance programs support all departmental operations.WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 or over are encouraged to apply.Washington State University (WSU) conducts pre-employment screening on specified positions, which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. WSU utilizes an online system which will require a valid email address at the time of at the time of application. This position has been designated by the department to require a background check. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

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