Graduate Assistant, Sports

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Graduate Assistant, Competitive Sports

To apply, complete the online application and upload the required documents including a cover letter documenting qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of at least three professional references that includes at least one prior or current supervisor. The references list should contain name and current contact information.

A job offer is contingent on acceptance into an Ohio University graduate program. This position includes a 1‑year contract with a possibility of a second year dependent on your graduate program restrictions and the department’s needs.

Well‑Being will provide a stipend; a tuition waiver is dependent on approval from your academic department and is not guaranteed.

Graduate Assistants will be expected to report for onboarding, training, and semester preparation in August. The final date is to be determined.

Questions should be directed to Alex Gebers, Assistant Director of Competitive Sports & Walter Fieldhouse (gebers).

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The Graduate Assistant will work with the Assistant Director of Competitive Sports to provide leadership, strategic planning, administration, and day‑to‑day operations of intramural and club sports programs within the Department of Well‑Being & Recreation. Primary responsibilities include supervision of 50 competitive sports student personnel, oversight of intramural programs, and assistance in the program budget. The Graduate Assistant is expected to promote and facilitate effective communication and collaboration across all efforts of the department, university, and community partners.

• Intramural Sports – Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive collegiate competitive sports program including intramural and extramural. Interpret rules as they pertain to the policies and program offerings. Develop, promote, implement, and facilitate special events.
• Coordinate and monitor the eligibility and registration of all intramural/extramural entries, memberships, and preparation of play. Evaluate each aspect of the areas of oversight and compile statistical data on assessment, program evaluation, participation, and satisfaction.
• Staff – Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating student staff and provide the ability to help others set and achieve goals. Provide leadership and guidance, promoting integrity, accountability, and teamwork. Create a culture of feedback to improve operations and services. Develop and maintain working relationships and positively influence and motivate staff.
• Club Sports – Assist with administering a comprehensive club sports program of 38 sports with 1,000+ participants at a public university of over 30,000 students. Supervise, mentor, train, and evaluate club sports presidents. Foster club president leadership development and management skills/principles. Assist clubs in budgeting, traveling, recruiting, and marketing efforts. Coordinate with facilities to schedule practices, special events, and home competitions.
  
  Develop president training for over 50 club members.
• Other – Actively contribute as a staff member of the Department of Well‑Being & Recreation and Division of Student Affairs. Promote and facilitate effective communication and collaborative efforts across all department, divisional, university, and community partners. Maintain current knowledge of the university, its environment, purpose, and affairs to be prepared to respond to appropriate issues. Actively participate in professional development opportunities when available and maintain current knowledge of current trends and best practices within the area of responsibility.
  
  Perform other duties as assigned.

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