Graduate Assistant-Sport & Recreation Leadership; Horizon’s Edge Sports Campus

Working Title: Graduate Assistant-Sport & Recreation Leadership (Horizon’s Edge Sports Campus)

State Role

Title:

Graduate Assistant

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt:
Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100624 - Hospitality, Sport and Rec Management

Pay Rate: Stipend

Specify Range or Amount: $10,110

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? Yes. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding.

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

Beginning Review Date: 02/20/2026

Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff.

The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

The Sport and Recreation Leadership master’s degree program invites applications for a 20 hour/week graduate assistantship working with Horizon’s Edge Sports Campus for AY .

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants for this position MUST apply to the JMU Sport and Recreation Leadership master’s degree program BEFORE applying for this GA position. If you only apply to for this GA position without applying to the Sport and Recreation Leadership master’s degree program, your GA application will NOT be considered. If you have any questions about this requirement, contact Ben Carr at carrbh.

Horizon’s Edge Sports Campus is partnering with the James Madison University Sport and Recreation Leadership Master’s degree program to offer this graduate assistant position. This is a unique experience where students will work with Horizon’s Edge Sports Campus to gain professional experience in facility, program and event management and attend classes at James Madison University. The GA will take an active role in operational and programmatic tasks such as operational leadership shifts, program administration and facilitation, food and beverage operations, and customer service while developing their leadership skills in the workplace.

Students will have the opportunity to learn and practice their risk management and critical thinking skills in this fun, exciting position in a state-of-the-art facility and full-service sports campus.

Graduate assistantships include enrollment in the Sport and Recreation graduate program (Sport & Recreation concentration, preferred) and involve 20 hours of work per week at Horizon’s Edge Sports Campus during the academic school year. Graduate assistants will begin work prior to the start of the school year and the position continues through the end of the academic year. The position includes a stipend and a tuition waiver.

Weekend and evening work required.

• Support in the successful day-to-day operations of Horizon’s Edge Sports Campus based on assigned department.
• With the approval of the Leadership Team, identify, outline, execute, and present a project contributing to the successful operation or improvement of the Horizon’s Edge Sports Campus.
• Shadow various department heads as scheduled to learn functions and daily operations of each.
• Work with the Program Director to develop and implement recreational sports programs allowing guests the opportunity to participate in recreational play, leagues, and/or club sports.
• Aid in the planning and promotion of recreational programs, camps, and special events.
• Evaluate current program offerings making suggestions for improvement or adjustment.
• Coordinate and execute selected programs and events as assigned.
• Foresee potential issues and react/adapt in an appropriate manner to minimize any negative impact on customers.
• Lead by example demonstrating excellent work ethic to part time staff.
• Respond to incoming…