Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the Assistant Directors for Sport Programs and the Coordinators for Sport Programs, the Graduate Assistant will receive extensive experience in the comprehensive collegiate intramural and extramural sports, sport clubs, and youth activity programs for two years. 

With a mission to offer innovative opportunities for every student to be active and involved, UNL Sport Programs is among the largest recreational sports programs in the Big Ten. Campus Recreation facilities frequently host NIRSA tournaments and conferences, club sport regional events, and campus wide programs, creating additional opportunities for the Graduate Assistant to lead and network.

The Graduate Assistant will assist with the planning, development, and promotion of all activities offered within Sport Programs for a diverse population. Specific responsibilities will include: 

• Training, supervision, and evaluation of a large staff, including 40 student supervisors and 120+ student officials.
• Advising of club sport officers, including assistance with coordinating on-campus competitions and adherence to travel guidelines.
• Use of IMLeagues and Connect2 software for comprehensive event management.
• Administering intramural sport participant disciplinary/ejection meetings as needed.
• Submitting budget reports for intramural and extramural programming.
• Attending weekly office hours, bi-weekly professional staff meetings, and monthly student staff meetings.
• Collaborating with university partners for promotion of upcoming events and job opportunities.
• Contributing to Campus Recreation risk management and emergency action procedures.
  • Expected to obtain Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor certification in first semester of employment (provided by Campus Recreation)
• Assisting with the daily operations and program development of the Husker Kids Summer Camp program.
• Serving on assigned Campus Recreation work teams and committees.

Opportunities exist for exposure to other areas within Campus Recreation.

Application Procedure:

A cover letter, current resume, and names of two professional references should be submitted to Aaron Dueker, Assistant Director for Sport Programs. 

Expected start date by August 3, 2026, with the opportunity for a May start date. 

Application review will begin December 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.  A criminal history background check is required prior to employment. 

Send cover letter and resume to Aaron Dueker at adueker2@unl.edu.

Qualifications:

Completion of a bachelor’s degree program and related experience in recreational sports administration/programming. Related experience may include supervising student personnel, employment with intramural sports, sport clubs, or youth activity programming, and sports officiating. 

Admission Requirements:

The University of Nebraska offers Graduate Degree Programs in 68 fields of study, including: Nutrition and Health Science, Educational Administration, and Leadership Studies.  Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's Degree (2.75-3.00 minimum undergraduate G.P.A.) from an accredited college or university, and an educational background which will satisfy the academic graduate entrance requirements of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 

About University of Nebraska - Lincoln Campus Recreation

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln was chartered as a land-grant university on February 15, 1869, to create opportunity for the state of Nebraska. A proud member of the Big Ten Conference, the Big Ten Academic Alliance, and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), Nebraska is classified within the Carnegie “R1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity” category. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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