The Ohio State Department of Recreational Sports is seeking candidates for the positions of Graduate Assistant (2025-2026) in the following areas: Competitive Sports, Facility Operations and Student Experience.

Full position descriptions are available upon request from Gabby Kinnamon, Manager of Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness.

Position Information

Facilities

These positions will oversee facility spaces on campus and assist with student staff supervision and facility management. Responsibilities include human resources management, purchasing, facility operations and event management. There will be potential for oversight of indoor and outdoor facilities. 

Competitive Sports

This position assists the competitive sports program in managing the intramural sport and sport club programs. The sport club program has 60 sport clubs, with more than 2,400 participants. The intramural sports program offers more than 40 different leagues and events each year, with over 1,800 teams. Responsibilities include managing competitive sports student staff, scheduling intramural sport and sport club competitions and events and serving as the point of contact for sport-clubs. 

Student Experience 

The Student Experience Graduate Assistant will assist with creating an extraordinary student experience through event planning, staff engagement and supporting students in regard to professional, academic and social development. 

Qualifications 

To be considered for an assistantship, candidates must apply to the Graduate School and

• the Master of Science in Kinesiology, Sport Management program 

or

• the Master of Arts in Educational Studies, Higher Education and Student Affairs. 

A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for admission into graduate school at the Ohio State University. Ohio State Recreational Sports is not currently accepting materials from applicants to programs or degrees other than those linked above.  

Application 

Preference will be given to applications received by November 1, 2024. Applications can be completed here. After completing the linked form, please email a cover letter and resume to Gabby Kinnamon: kinnamon.21@osu.edu 

Applications submitted via bluefishjobs.com will NOT be reviewed.  

Additional Information 

Graduate Assistant Stipend

GAs are appointed to 9-month terms and receive approximately $2,480 in a monthly stipend. GAs are expected to serve as a GA for 2 years. Also included are a full tuition waiver (including in/out of state and international). Summer employment may be available but is not guaranteed. 

About The Ohio State University - Department of Recreational Sports

The Ohio State University is located in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State offers a diverse, challenging work environment and supports growth and personal achievement through education and rewards. The University offers one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the nation to eligible employees which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, tuition authorization; paid vacation and sick leave; ten paid holidays; and Public Employees Retirement Systems of Ohio (PERS) or Alternative Retirement Program (ARP). Housed within Student Life the Department of Recreational Sport offers programs and facilities to the over 50,000 faculty, staff and students of The Ohio State University. For more information on our facilities, programs and staff visit us on the web at www.recsports.osu.edu. To build an inclusive workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer

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