Georgia State University will be accepting applications for Graduate Assistantships in the Department of Recreational Services for 2024-2025, working in the award-winning 161,112 sq. ft. Student Recreation Center. We are seeking candidates with recreation experience in the areas of student staff development specific to programming and operations. Also, we're looking for team members who are enthusiastic, hardworking, and have the desire to learn new skills relevant to their career development. Experience in supervision, programming, and a commitment to quality customer service is a must. Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, Georgia with an enrollment of over 50,000 students. We also coordinate programming at Panthersville, an outdoor lighted multi-purpose athletic field area, and the Indian Creek Recreation Area which includes a multipurpose lodge, outdoor pool, event lawn, sand volleyball, as well as a state-of-the-art ropes course and Outpost for the challenge program. The department also offers recreation opportunities at our five Perimeter campus locations. There are many exciting opportunities for graduate students to be involved with the Georgia State University Department of Recreational Services. Qualifications: Qualifications are particular to each position and program area. All positions will have specific degree requirements. General qualifications include excellent customer service skills, the ability to work as a team player, initiative, and excellent communication skills. For details particular to the positions, visit our web site.

GA positions are currently available for Fall 2025 in the following areas:

• Business Services (Student Health & Wellness) 
• Competitive Sports (2)
• Group Fitness & Instructional Clinics 
• Member Services 
• Operations & Reservations 
• Operations & Technology 
• Outdoor Recreation - Challenge Program
• Outdoor Recreation - Trips
• Personal Training (3)

Requirements - Pre-requisite experience/knowledge qualifications are particular to each position and program area. All applicants must apply to the appropriate college to be considered. No offer can be made unless the student has been officially admitted to a graduate program at the university. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the application deadlines relevant to their program. Check websites for the College of Education, which includes the Sports Administration and Exercise Science programs. For those applying to other programs, be sure to visit their respective sites. To apply to the position(s) - Submit the online form at https://recreation.gsu.edu/apply. We will accept applications until the positions are filled.

About Georgia State University Recreational Services

The purpose of the Department of Recreational Services is to promote healthy lifestyles through exceptional recreational programs, services, and facilities. On the Atlanta campus, Recreational Services is housed in the 161,000 square feet Student Recreation Center (SRC). Our two off-campus sites are also managed by the department; Panthersville Recreation Complex, an outdoor lighted multipurpose athletic field area, and the Indian Creek Recreation Area which includes the Lodge, Challenge Course (high and low ropes course), Outpost, and an event lawn. Recreational Services also provides programs at services at our 4 Perimeter locations of Clarkston, Decatur, Newton, and Dunwoody. Georgia State University is a member of the University System of Georgia.

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