Grand Canyon University is currently seeking a part-time Graduate Assistant to support the Campus Recreation department with Intramural Sports. The Graduate Assistant for Intramural Sports will assist in the day-to-day operations and supervision of the program. Help assist the planning and promoting of all Intramural Sports programs, and help train and evaluate the undergraduate student staff that works for the Intramural Sports department!

This position is part-time and will be required to work 29 hours per week. Intramural Sports Graduate Assistant position is a two year appointment, students in this role are expected to complete their graduate studies within the two-year timeframe.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise Intramural activities that take place in the evenings and some weekends.

• Provide assistance in planning and supervising intramural sports activities.

• Training and evaluation of student officiating skills and mechanics.

• Help in scheduling the intramural student workers and supervisors in their weekly game assignments.

• Take inspection and inventory of Intramural equipment to ensure that needs are being met and all equipment is safe and ready for use, and report any issues to the Intramural Manager for follow up. 

• Assist in marketing intramural programs that may include helping with social media strategies and researching and implementing new marketing trends to help grow student involvement. 

• Assist in the hiring of Intramural sport officials and Intramural sports supervisors.

• Research new program ideas that could be implemented into intramural sports.

• Listen and respond to student participation feedback, questions or concerns. 

• All other tasks assigned by Intramural Assistant Manager, Manager, or Director of Campus Recreation.

Qualifications:

• Must be accepted and enrolled into graduate program: MBA, MED, MS (Leadership) or MS (Organizational Leadership and Entrepreneurship).

• Must be able to maintain academic GPA of 3.0.

• Must have a strong background in officiating sports

• Knowledge of operation procedures of recreational facilities.

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Must be able to lawfully accept employment in the U.S.

• Work during normal business hours, maximum of 29 hours per week.

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Compensation:

• Graduate Assistant Full Tuition Wavier

• Hourly Wage: $16.00

Application Instructions:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Application review will begin January 7, 2026.

To apply please complete the application here: https://gcu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/GCU/job/AZ-Phoenix/Campus-Recreation---Intramural-Sports-Graduate-Assistant_R000064351 

If you have any questions, please email:

Mike.Fox@gcu.edu - Mike Fox, Intramural Sports Manager 

About Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University is a private Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona. We are dedicated to helping our students change their lives for the better through education. We offer a wide range of programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels that you can earn on campus and online. Our dedicated faculty and staff will be with you every step of the way to ensure you reach your goals.Though we are a Christian university, GCU welcomes students from all backgrounds and denominations. Our mission is to ensure that our students reach their fullest potential and earn a degree. Because of that mission, our dedication and our rich history, we firmly believe that GCU is the only Christian University of its kind.

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