What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant (Sport Programs) position at University of Nebraska at Kearney?
Working Title Graduate Assistant (Sport Programs) Brief Summary of Job Description
Campus Rec Graduate Assistants perform a variety of duties to assist the daily operations and management of all Campus Recreation programs and facilities. Primary responsibilities include providing leadership to support employee training and professional development to the student staff and assist in the planning of Campus Rec programs, events and other initiatives.
Job Duties
Bachelor's degree; 1-3 years' experience in recreation, athletics, fitness or related areas; Admittance into a graduate program at UNK; excellent written and oral communication skills; exceptional team focus with the ability to multitask; ability to troubleshoot and problem solve issues as they arise; proficiency with Microsoft office.
Preferred Qualifications
1-3 years' experience in a Campus Recreation setting; Experience with staff supervision and development; Experience coordinating programs and events; Familiarity with IMLeagues software; Officiating experience in any of the following sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball/baseball, volleyball.
Physical Demands Schedule 20 hours per week during the academic year, includes evenings and weekends Desired Start Date 08/18/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) Special Instructions to Applicant
Please attach a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references to the online application.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number STU20240016P Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Application Review Date: To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials before review date: 4/1/25 For questions regarding the online application process, please contact:
308-865-8522 or employment@unk.edu
For questions regarding the position, please contact: Andrew Winscot, winscotas@unk.edu
Budget Information
Budget Summary
Benefits Eligible Not Eligible If eligible click this link for a full explanation of benefits
Campus Rec Graduate Assistants perform a variety of duties to assist the daily operations and management of all Campus Recreation programs and facilities. Primary responsibilities include providing leadership to support employee training and professional development to the student staff and assist in the planning of Campus Rec programs, events and other initiatives.
Job Duties
- Assist the Assistant Director and Sport Programs Coordinator with the management of a comprehensive intramural sports program.
- Assist with officials' clinics, training, and evaluation for major sports including flag football, volleyball, soccer, basketball and softball.
- Perform administrative functions for the intramural program. Examples include planning, scheduling, performing assessments and evaluations, holding disciplinary meetings with participants, etc.
- Assist in league and tournament scheduling and management; take the lead in planning and managing special leagues and tournaments.
- Assist in recruiting, training, evaluation, and supervision of undergraduate student workers who perform as officials & supervisors.
- Assist with program evaluation, revision and implementation of all rules and policies.
- Execute special events and other initiatives with the intramural program.
- Work with campus partners to grow intramural presence on campus.
- Assist with sport club trainings and officer meetings.
- Attend club sport events and perform practice check-ins.
- Assist with sport events & competitions.
- Manage travel requests for sport clubs.
- Attends bi-weekly Campus Recreation staff meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree; 1-3 years' experience in recreation, athletics, fitness or related areas; Admittance into a graduate program at UNK; excellent written and oral communication skills; exceptional team focus with the ability to multitask; ability to troubleshoot and problem solve issues as they arise; proficiency with Microsoft office.
Preferred Qualifications
1-3 years' experience in a Campus Recreation setting; Experience with staff supervision and development; Experience coordinating programs and events; Familiarity with IMLeagues software; Officiating experience in any of the following sports: basketball, football, soccer, softball/baseball, volleyball.
Physical Demands Schedule 20 hours per week during the academic year, includes evenings and weekends Desired Start Date 08/18/2025 Position End Date (if temporary) Special Instructions to Applicant
Please attach a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references to the online application.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number STU20240016P Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Application Review Date: To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials before review date: 4/1/25 For questions regarding the online application process, please contact:
308-865-8522 or employment@unk.edu
For questions regarding the position, please contact: Andrew Winscot, winscotas@unk.edu
Budget Information
Budget Summary
Benefits Eligible Not Eligible If eligible click this link for a full explanation of benefits
