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Posted: 05-Nov-24
Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma
Type: Part Time
Salary: $1,500/month
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Additional Information:
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 Competitive Sports Graduate Assistant as we strive to meet our campus’ needs and invite you to join our team.
Competitive Sports Program Summary
Intramural Sports at Oklahoma State is the largest student program on campus that offers over 50 different sports and activities with 5,000+ unique participants each year. Our Club Sports program has over 1,600 members participating in 40 active clubs. The Competitive Sports program employs over 25 supervisors, 100 officials and check-in staff throughout the course of an academic year.
Position Duties:
- Intramural Sports
- Train, develop and schedule Intramural Officials in league sports and assist with the development and oversight of Competitive Sports Supervisor staff
- Create and publish team schedules and playoff brackets
- Conduct player education/disciplinary meetings as needed
- Collaborate with campus partners that provide inclusive programming including Unified Intramural Sports and additional services / programs to underrepresented populations
- Club Sports
- Work directly with club officers in planning and coordination of travel, home event requests, and other club events both on and off campus for up to 10 clubs
- Develop and oversee administration of policies and procedures for the entire Club Sports program
- Conduct and lead Club Sports officer meetings
- Work with the Club Sports Executive Committee on program and policy changes / improvements
Learning Outcomes:
- As a result of being a graduate teaching 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:
- Applicants should demonstrate ability to recruit, hire and train student personnel. It is recommended to have a strong officiating background in one or more of the following sports: football, basketball, soccer, softball and/or volleyball.
- Officiating and/or supervising intramural or club sport activities and tournament experience is preferred. A willingness to pursue campus recreation as a career is preferred. Knowledge and experience with using IMLeagues, WhenToWork, DSE, and/or Connect2 is beneficial.
Required Qualifications
- Acceptance into the Oklahoma State Graduate College of your choosing.
- MS. in Recreation & Leisure Studies is preferred, not required.
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 1st, 2024
Anticipated Start Date: June 2nd, 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: Brandon Bermea – Program Manager, Competitive Sports & Summer Camps (brandon.bermea@okstate.edu).
Questions: Please send comments/questions to Brandon Bermea – Program Manager, Competitive Sports & Summer Camps (brandon.bermea@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.
