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Posted: 02-Dec-24
Location: Greenville, North Carolina
Type: Part Time
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ECU Campus Recreation and Wellness is currently recruiting four graduate assistants for Fall 2025 in the areas of Adventure. Aquatics/Facilities, Communications & Promotions, and Fitness. Information about each graduate assistant appears below and all positions are open until filled. Campus Recreation and Wellness empowers student employees to become leaders by gaining valuable experience within a departmental Student Staff Leadership framework.
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT & COMPENSATION
- Expected work dates are August 1, 2025 – May 7, 2027 (excluding all student observed holidays).
- Stipend of $11,875 for 9½ months. Professional development support available. Full In-State Tuition and Student Fees included. Out-of-state students are responsible for paying the difference between out-of-state and in-state tuition. Room and board are the responsibility of the incumbent. Additional opportunities are available for summer employment.
- This is typically a 2-year position with a satisfactory evaluation required to continue to second year.
- Position is open until filled. Applicant review will begin immediately.
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ADVENTURE LEADERSHIP
To apply for this posting please send a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references to Assistant Director of Adventure Leadership A.J. Rimes at rimesa22@ecu.edu.
Job Duties:
- Organize, schedule, supervise, lead and evaluate trips offered by Adventure Leadership.
- Ability to lead local and out of state weekend and overnight Adventure Trips along with student trip leaders.
- Ability to schedule and administer comprehensive low and high ropes Team Training courses
- Market and develop Team Training packages to include recruitment of corporate groups
- Ensure adherence to departmental safety/risk management procedures.
- Market, organize, develop and implement adventure clinics and trips for on & off campus groups.
- Assist with the recruitment, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of student staff in adventure and team training activities.
- Maintain accurate statistical records related to participation, budget, and equipment inventory.
- Assist with the supervision and evaluation of undergraduate practicum and internship students placed in the department.
- Assist in the promotion of campus recreation events and activities.
- Assist in the assessment of campus recreation programs through various research tools.
- Coordinate and communicate departmental programs and services to designated student representative groups.
- Conduct/instruct clinics, trips and workshops for staff on rental/wall procedures, adventure sports, initiatives, & Odyssey course methods.
- Assist in the development of student leaders within Adventure Leadership and Team Training.
- Utilize computer and web-based programs to coordinate activities.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Background in recreation or outdoor recreation
- Demonstrated ability to be adaptable to a variety of different situations
- Must be comfortable being at heights of at least 40 feet
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AQUATICS & FACILITIES
To apply for this posting please send a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references to Assistant Director of Facilities Kelly Clare at clarek19@ecu.edu.
As the Aquatics and Facilities Graduate Assistant you will provide leadership to a team of student lifeguards and facility managers. You will assist in supervision, scheduling and reservations of the Eakin Student Recreation Center, Health Sciences Campus Recreation Center, Blount Sports Complex, and North Recreational Complex by supporting the daily operations to ensure a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for all members and guests. The incumbent must be comfortable working in fast-paced environment with consideration for the ever-changing needs of our students.
Job Duties:
- Assist in the student selection process & complete onboard process for select candidates, supervision, and evaluation of Facility Managers, Swim Instructors, and Lifeguards.
- Provide facility supervision in the absence of full-time staff at the CRW facilities.
- Assist with administration of a site supervision plan incorporating facility managers, lifeguards, and other student staff members.
- Assist with facility management with an emphasis on large events such as organization fairs, tournaments, etc.
- Promote CRW facilities and aquatics and safety services through print, electronic, and personal contact (i.e. newsletters, website, open houses, etc.).
- Assist with the scheduling/reservations, record keeping and logistical planning of intramural sports, club sports, fitness/group fitness programs, academic classes, special events, ECU community and Greenville community events that take place at the CRW facilities.
- Assist with administration of Safety Services programs, record keeping and documentation, and departmental risk management.
- Assist in project management of assigned projects for CRW facilities including locker clearance, inventory and equipment management, lost and found.
- Serve on various committees as assigned and benchmark with other universities.
- Training and utilization of expected software including but not limited to WhenToWork, 25Live, Microsoft Teams, and Fusion.
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in aquatics and facility operations
- Demonstrated ability to present and provide tours to various internal and external groups to highlight our spaces
- Lifeguard Certification (or ability to obtain)
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COMMUNICATIONS & PROMOTIONS
To apply for this posting please send a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references to Sr. Assistant Director of Communications and Promotions Jenny Gregory at gregoryje@ecu.edu.
As a talented Communications and Promotions Graduate Assistant you will provide leadership to a team of student marketing assistants and graphic designers. You will coordinate a comprehensive marketing program for a department with over 500 events, 1000 marketing pieces, and 500,000+ participations annually. The incumbent must be comfortable working in fast paced environment with consideration for the ever-changing needs of our students.
Job Duties:
- Directly manage and supervise the work of student Marketing Assistants and/or Graphic Designers
- Organize, assign, and distribute marketing pieces
- Coordinate social media, email, press releases, tabling, displays, and other marketing
- Entry, analysis and application of assessment and statistical data for marketing
- Present at monthly RA Coordinator meetings.
- Assist with planning and implementation of the Open House, Barefoot on the Mall, and other Special Events
- Assist with the development and generation of new marketing concepts, mediums, and ideas
- Oversee marketing area operation in including work schedules, inventory, and equipment
- Assist with the development and implementation of post program evaluation such as focus groups, online surveys, and forum
- Facilitate periodic communication with program area staff to determine needs
- Meet regularly with CRW staff to develop marketing plans
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Background in communications, marketing, business, and/or graphic design
- Experience with content creation and/or social media management
- Demonstrated ability to present to various campus groups
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FITNESS
To apply for this posting please send a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references to Assistant Director of Fitness, Laura Witherington at witheringtonl24@ecu.edu.
Job Duties:
- Collaborate with Assistant Director of Fitness, Sr. Assistant Director of Fitness & Employee Well-Being, Director of Well-Being, Campus Recreation and Wellness team members, and student employees/interns to create a culture of well-being by offering movement experiences and events.
- Recruit, onboard, schedule, and evaluate multiple part-time student and contracted group fitness instructors, personal trainers, small group training coaches, fitness attendants, program managers, and interns in a multi-site organization.
- Provide onsite support and management, including daily operations of a comprehensive movement & exercise program including group fitness, personal training, small group training, online training, general fitness, and special events for a multi-site location.
- Conduct regular walkthroughs, update technology platforms, build rapport with staff by supporting them while on shift, and serve as a liaison between part-time and full-time staff.
- Provide recommendations for program purchases and updates policy, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with standards of care and fitness facility guidelines.
- Assist with marketing, assessment, risk management and technology
- Serve as a teaching assistant for the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Academy and/or ACE Personal Training Prep Course
- Teach various land and aquatic based group fitness classes on an as needed basis.
- Design and implement personalized exercise programs for clients both in-person and in online environments.
- Evaluate data and provide regular reports on all aspects of the fitness program
- Deliver and present well-being related topics to constituents on and off campus
- Develop and nurture relationships with campus and community stakeholders.
- Represent the ECU community on local and regional health related committees/organizations.
- Provide support and collaboration to colleagues delivering public health content and programs including alcohol & other drugs, mental health & stress management, sexual health & healthy relationships, nutrition & body image, and overall well-being.
- Continue professional development through membership in professional organizations, attending and presenting at conferences and workshops, professional reading, and staying current with trends and issues pertinent to well-being. Contribute to scholarly articles, blogs, and publications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in instructing group fitness classes and/or personal training, managing group fitness instructors and/or personal trainers, fitness facility management, student staff development, program planning, assessment, and evaluation desired.
- Nationally accredited group fitness instructor certification and/or personal training certification required. Les Mills experience desired.
- Les Mills BODYPUMP® or other special certification required or willingness to complete certification within set time frame.
- Duties will require weekend and evening hours.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
- Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution
- Full admission into the ECU Graduate program of your choice
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire
- Must maintain current driver’s license and satisfy university driving standards.
