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Posted: 05-Nov-24
Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma
Type: Part Time
Salary: $1,500/month
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The Department of Wellness at Oklahoma State University provides opportunities that foster Community, Lifelong Learning & Wellness to the OSU and Stillwater community. We are searching for our next Fitness Graduate Assistant as we strive to meet our campus’ needs and invite you to join our team.
Fitness Program Overview:
The Graduate Assistant for Fitness reports to the Assistant Director of Fitness in the Department of Wellness. The GA will serve as a member of the fitness program leadership team and will be responsible for assisting professional staff in the management and/or instruction of a variety of fitness programs including group fitness, F45, employee fitness programs, youth-performance training, personal training, health risk assessments, and specialty programs. Within this role, there is freedom to develop new programming while also upholding previous, successful programs.
Position Duties:
- Maintain daily office hours.
- Work scheduled shifts in areas of fitness expertise, certification and specialization.
- Assist with fitness program promotion, registration and scheduling of activities, sessions, and events.
- Develop and lead trainings for group fitness instructors and/or personal trainers.
- Update and review necessary manuals ensuring policies and procedures are accurate and assist in all risk management procedures.
- Provide ongoing evaluation, feedback, and assessment of the fitness programs, including formal staff evaluations and event reports.
- Assist with the planning and tracking of fitness equipment and facility maintenance.
- Attend fitness events and serve as a positive role model for staff and participants.
- Work as a contributing member of the fitness program staff towards the accomplishment of program and departmental objectives.
Learning Outcomes:
- As a result of being a graduate assistant at Oklahoma State University, you will be able to demonstrate OSU’s Ideal Graduate Competencies, including professional preparedness, engaged citizenship, ethical leadership, and personal responsibility.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred undergraduate degrees include Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Health Promotion or Public Health.
- Candidates should hold current certifications in personal training, group fitness instructor or strength & conditioning through a nationally accredited organization (such as ACSM, NASM, NSCA, etc.).
- CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain)
Required Qualifications
- Acceptance into the Oklahoma State Graduate College of your choosing.
Compensation Package:
- Full tuition waiver (in-state and out-of-state)
- Note: Graduate Assistants are responsible for university fees.
- Monthly stipend of $1,500 for 9.5 months
- Hourly summer employment opportunities
- Travel assistance for professional conferences
- Medical insurance coverage
Application Deadline: Open until filled. For best consideration, apply by December 6th, 2025
Anticipated Start Date: June 2, 2025 or August 1, 2025
How to Apply: Do not apply through www.bluefishjobs.com. E-mail cover letter, resume and 3 professional references (PDF Format for all) to: Kim Beard – Assistant Director, Fitness at: kimberly.beard@okstate.edu
Questions: Please send comments/questions to Kim Beard – Assistant Director, Fitness at: kimberly.beard@okstate.edu
Oklahoma State University Equal Opportunity
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Oklahoma State University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Oklahoma State University employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-Verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For assistance with the application process or to request an accommodation to enable application, contact OSU Human Resources, 106 Whitehurst, Stillwater, OK 74078 or call 405-744-7401. OSU is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings. OSU will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
