Department Overview 

The Department of Recreation and Wellness, housed in the Division of Student Affairs, believes in a balance of social, mental and physical wellness creates a foundation for successful, healthy individuals. We foster comprehensive wellness by engaging students and the UNCG community in experiential and educational opportunities. We promote lifelong success through meaningful and inclusive programs and resources. 

Position Description 

The Graduate Assistant for Competitive Sports provides guidance and leadership for all Competitive Sports Student Staff. As a paraprofessional member of the Department of Recreation & Wellness, this position is responsible for the assisting in the day-to-day management of the Intramural Sports Program and execution of Club Sports practices and events. During their appointment, Competitive Sports Graduate Assistants will develop a combination of leadership, program execution, risk management and student development skills that will prepare them for a career in collegiate recreation. 

Task & Supervision 

Competitive Sports GA’s will receive direct supervision and guidance from the Competitive Sports Professional Staff (Assistant Director and Coordinator for Competitive Sports). It is expected for Competitive Sports GA’s to function independently with limited direction and to make independent decisions that reflect the intent of University, departmental and programmatic policies. 

An essential function of the Competitive Sports GA is to manage the staff schedules and payroll for all Competitive Sports Student Staff. This will require a strong attention to detail ensuring that accurate and timely dissemination of information is accomplished. Additionally, this individual is responsible for the preparation of all nightly materials and data entry from previous nights for intramural leagues and club sports events. These responsibilities can be appropriately delegated to any Competitive Sports Staff scheduled to assist in the Administrative Suite. 

As a member of the Competitive Sports Leadership Team, this position plays an integral role in the development and training of Competitive Sports Officials. It is expected that Competitive Sports GA’s will chair sport-specific committees guiding the preparation and delivery of sport-specific training. On-going and nightly supervision of both Competitive Sports Supervisors and Officials will provide the Competitive Sports GA’s an opportunity to lead and direct the growth of the Competitive Sports Staff.  
 
Personnel Management (50%) 

• Manage all aspects of student staff scheduling 

• Ensure accurate record keeping for student staff payroll 

• Execute meaningful staff training sessions as sport-specific committee chair 

• Provide on-site and ongoing staff development and evaluation 

• Assist in the delivery of staff performance meetings and semester evaluations 

League and Club Administration (35%) 

• Prepare nightly shift materials for all club and intramural events 

• Accurately record results from previous night’s events 

• Utilize IMLeagues for roster management and scheduling of intramural competitions  

• Utilize Fusion software for equipment checkout 

• Assist with league and playoff scheduling for all intramural competitions 

• Assist with record keeping for club paperwork submissions including waivers and travel documents 

• Ensure complete site and equipment preparation for all intramural and club sport events 

Marketing and Promotions (10%) 

• Represent the Department of Recreation & Wellness in a professional manner as a liaison with participants and spectators 

• Assist with program marketing for club and intramural events 

Other Duties (5%) 

• Attend all scheduled Recreation & Wellness All-Staff meetings 

• Serve on departmental committees and workgroups as assigned 

• Participate in club sport trainings and meetings as available 

• All other duties as assigned 

Required Skills, Experience, and Certifications  

• Completion of a Bachelors Degree and acceptance into the Graduate School at UNC Greensboro 

• Current CPRO and AED Certification (available upon hiring if needed) 

• Minimum of 1-year experience working in a collegiate recreation intramural sports and/or club sports program  

• Experience training intramural sports officials 

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment 

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and exercise sound judgement in decision making 

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Certifications 

• American Red Cross CPRO Instructor Certification 

• Experience officiating at an interscholastic and intercollegiate level 

• Experience serving as a Program Assistant or Lead Student Manager with a collegiate Intramural Sports Program 

• Previous experience utilizing IMLeagues and/or Fusion software 

TO APPLY:

• Apply by sending a resume, cover letter, and at least two professional references to Maili Williamson, mawill24@uncg.edu.
• Priority application deadline is January 30th, 2026

About UNCG Recreation and Wellness

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Join UNC Greensboro, one of the Top 30 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs, as recognized by ACPA and Diverse. UNC Greensboro creates remarkable real-world impact, every day. ...With nearly 20,000 students and 3,000 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region, encompassing Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. We take pride in being a learner-centered public research university and in being a Minority Serving Institution. Under Chancellor Franklin Gilliam, UNCG has doubled Black faculty members, increased Latino faculty by 50%, and increased Asian faculty by 25%. The University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) and the Division of Student Affairs are strongly committed to recruiting and retaining diverse students, staff, and faculty. The University and the division invest in its staff and administrators by supporting their active engagement in professional associations, affinity groups, professional service, and ongoing learning and development. Learn about our commitment to our students and our Culture of Care that permeates everything we do by visiting sa.uncg.edu, and review our open positions at spartantalent.uncg.edu.

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