The Department of Campus Recreation at West Virginia University employs a team of Graduate Assistants that assist in the administration and delivery of the department's programs and services. Graduate Assistants work collaboratively with professional staff and others toward achieving our mission of providing exceptional recreation, wellness, and education opportunities that meet the needs of the West Virginia University campus community.  

Campus Recreation is housed in the Office of Student Wellness, a division of Student Life at WVU. 

Graduate Assistants in general will be responsible for staff supervision, administrative duties, project and event management.  

While Graduate Assistants have their primary program area, they will also be required to assist with department initiatives and program areas outside of their area of expertise. This includes facility supervision, special events, serving on committees and work teams as well as other duties as assigned.  

Graduate Assistants are required to work the full summer between the first and second year of their Assistantship. During the summer months, GA’s are paid hourly at a rate of $19/hr with the ability to work up to 40 hours a week. During this time GA’s may be required to work outside of their program area based on departmental needs.  

Graduate waivers are only awarded to academic programs in the College of Applied Human Sciences. Degree programs offered include on-campus master programs in Sport Coaching, Physical Education Teacher Education and Sport Management. At the doctoral level, students can specialize in Coaching and Teaching Studies or Sport and Exercise Psychology. Please visit https://appliedhumansciences.wvu.edu to learn more. Those applying to the Collage of Applied Human Sciences applications to the college are accepted on a rolling basis if selected as a Campus Recreation Graduate Assistant.  

Area Specific Duties 

• Administrative duties to support a comprehensive group exercise program including paperwork, assisting in hiring, scheduling and supervising instructors 
• Administrative duties to support a comprehensive personal training program including payroll, new client intake, and scheduling special personal training programs
• Develop, organize, and promote new and on-going special fitness & wellbeing events and services
• In coordination with Office of Student Wellness units and other university entities; develop, organize, and promote new and on-going special events programs and services
• Assist in researching fitness & wellbeing programming needs of students, faculty and staff; including long-range strategic planning pertaining to fitness and provides recommendations
• Provide assistance for campus-wide initiatives and support campus partners as a resource for: wellness fairs, speaking engagements for halls/departments and service on various committees

Fitness & Wellbeing 

Contact: Chase Brundige– chase.brundige@mail.wvu.edu 

Full Job Description   

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter noting academic program(s) of interest to Chase Brundige chase.brundige@mail.wvu.edu. Applications submitted through Bluefish Jobs will not be accepted.  

Priority Application Deadline 1/11/2026, applications accepted until position is filled.

Positions open until filled. 

Positions are designed as two, one-year contracts covering the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years.  

General Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Requirements for WVU Campus Recreation Graduate Assistants

Passionate about student development and the mentoring of student employees

Demonstrated ability to work with students, student organizations, faculty/staff, and community groups 

Demonstrated ability to lead diverse groups of individuals employing flexibility in management techniques, appropriate to a variety of situations 

Possess and apply an entrepreneurial approach to planning and problem solving 

Knowledge and ability to manage multiple programs/events at multiple facilities  

Customer service skills and service delivery mindset 

Strong time management and supervisory skills 

Area specific knowledge built by previous hands-on experience  

Graduate Assistantship contract is contingent on acceptance into a WVU graduate school program.  

Programs may have additional fees and differential tuition not covered by the standard tuition waiver. For more information regarding the breakdown of tuition and fees covered visit  https://graduateeducation.wvu.edu/funding-and-cost and  https://graduateeducation.wvu.edu/funding-and-cost/tuition-waivers. 

About West Virginia University

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees. From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures. West Virginia University was founded in 1867 and a main campus of 1,456 picturesque acres along or near the Monongahela River. The City of Morgantown, which is often ranked among the best small cities in the United States, is conveniently located 75 miles south of Pittsburgh, and 200 miles west of Washington, DC. Campus Recreation at WVU manages a 34 million-dollar, 177,000-square-foot recreation facility, six on-campus recreation fields, auxiliary gymnasium space and access to an adjacent, 10 acre athletic field and indoor sports complex at Mylan Park. The WVU campus community is provided a comprehensive menu of recreational and educational opportunities designed to meet the needs of a di...verse population. At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers. West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

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