Salary :
$16 monthly
Job Title:
Graduate Assistant for Campus Recreation & FitnessFull or Part Time:
Part timeHours:
20Exempt:
NoSupervisory Org:
Campus Recreation and Fitness (JM-SE)Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Graduate Assistant for Campus Recreation & Fitness
DEPARTMENT: Campus Recreation and Fitness
WAGE: $16.00/per hour
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Director of Campus Recreation, the Competitive Sports Graduate Assistant will support the implementation of a comprehensive, campus-wide Intramural Sports program comprised of leagues and tournaments. They will assist in training, mentoring, and coordinating intramural student employees, including Intramural Sports Leads and Intramural Officials, to support program goals and facility operations. Support the implementation and review of program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
This appointment is for a maximum of two calendar years
Schedule example: Mon – Thurs: 5:00p – 11pm (During Intramural season)
Graduate Assistants are required to work a minimum of 10 hours per week. During the fall and winter semesters, work hours may not exceed 24 hours per week. During the spring and summer semesters, Graduate Assistants may work up to 40 hours per week, but no more.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, coordinating, and mentoring intramural student officials
Provide mentorship, guidance, feedback, and support for Intramural Officials during intramural activities.
Utilize software for intramural sports coordination: IMLeagues, 25Live, and InnoSoft Fusion
Assist with coordination of intramural leagues and events including activity implementation and participant conduct
Assist with developing and maintaining student officials' schedules and communicate staffing needs to the Director of Campus Recreation & Fitness
Assist in the training for student officials to build their sports-specific knowledge and skills
Communicate regularly with Intramural participants regarding program offerings, registration, league administration, captain’s meetings, schedules, and roster information
Assist in reviewing program reports, participant evaluations, statistical data, and other relevant information to make recommendations on scope, size, and nature of the program
Assist program participants regularly, on the phone and in person with all aspects of Campus Recreation. Be knowledgeable of all Campus Recreation and University programs.
Responsible for Point-of-Sale (POS) functions, including processing registrations and transactions for all program areas.
Verify user eligibility and provide data entry
Provide general office assistance (word processing, filing, mailing, etc.)
Provide positive public relations, program promotion, and policy education to participants
Provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for staff and guests
Adhere to all Campus Recreation departmental policies and procedures
Staff club sport practices, events as needed
Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General supervision is received from the Director of Campus Recreation & Fitness.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in related field
Currently admitted to a graduate program or eligible and intending to apply upon accepting the offer.
Candidate must have experience officiating team sports, knowledge of various sports rules
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.
TUITION ELIGIBILITY & TAX IMPLICATIONS:
Graduate Assistantships include a tuition and fee waiver of up to 12 credit hours per semester (maximum 30 per academic year), funded by the SVSU central budget.
Full-time enrollment (9 credits or more) is in the Fall and Winter semesters, with minimal exceptions available. Less than full-time enrollment is allowed in the final semester for completion or for programs that do not offer full-time enrollment
Per IRS regulations, tuition waivers may be considered taxable income. Amounts exceeding $5,250 annually are generally taxable and will be included in compensation. Employees should consult a tax advisor for guidance.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.
This position is an on-campus position and doesn’t qualify for remote work.
The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.
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