Graduate Assistant for Competitive Sports
University at Albany
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Graduate Assistant for Competitive Sports

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Posted:
December 5, 2018
Location:
Albany, New York
Salary:
Stipend of $10,500
Type:
Part Time - Entry Level
Categories:
Intramurals, Sport Clubs
Required Education:
4 Year Degree

Position Overview:

In this position, we are seeking a professionally-minded graduate student who will help to administer all aspects of a comprehensive Intramural and Club Sports Program at the University at Albany. Specific areas of responsibility include the intramural sports program, intramural official training program, club sport program, and other special events the Campus Recreation department is involved in.

The Intramural and Club Sport Graduate Assistant will assist in the daily operations of the Intramural and Club Sports Program within the department of Campus Recreation. These individuals will gain experience in the administration and organization of competitive sports programming of more than 15,000 students yearly along with faculty, staff, and community members. With an emphasis on student development, management and assessment, the Graduate Assistant will have an active involvement in overall program development, programming, evaluation and leadership of personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the daily operations of maintaining a comprehensive intramural program. Including supervision of all fields and courts
  • Assist with the daily operations and management of the Intramural and Club Sport Office.
  • Assist with creating and implementing safety procedures and guidelines to help keep participants safe during play.
  • Assist with the inventory and maintenance of the all equipment.
  • Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate and mentor, Intramural and Club Sports student staff.
  • Coordinate the data collection of intramural and Club Sports participation.
  • Facilitate or Co-Facilitate Intramural Official training courses.
  • Utilize the online employee management software, to maintain schedule of both student staff position, and associated payroll.
  • Assist with employee and participant discipline.
  • Assist in the over site of the club sport program as needed.
  • Lead staff training and meetings for student employees.
  • Coordinate the Unified Sports Program with the Special Olympics of New York.

Position Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree (preferably in an appropriate area of specialization)
  • Must be a graduate student who will be enrolled at the University at Albany for Fall 2019
  • Current possession of (or ability to obtain) First-Aid and CPR certification
  • Supervisory experience with students, staff, and/or participants
  • Leadership experience in and/or outside Recreation (clubs, student organizations, etc.)
  • Knowledge of intramural and club sport administrative policies
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience training student personnel
  • Awareness of basic safety and risk management protocols

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Can instruct a wide variety of officials’ trainings
  • Experience using online scheduling websites
  • Interest in Campus Recreation as a career
  • Strong skills of leadership, conflict management/resolution, and problem-solving

Compensation and Tuition Support:

  • Waiver of 100% tuition (instate and out of state) during the academic year up to 9 credit hours per semester.  Full time status is 9 credit hours. Willing and able to become instate resident upon 2nd year of graduate school.
  • Student is responsible for additional fees not covered by tuition ( i.e. Health Fee, Technology Fee, Athletic Fee, Activity and Service Fee, etc.)
  • Academic year stipend of $10,500.
  • Additional employment expected during the winter and summer between academic semesters of assistantship (paid at an hourly rate).
  • There is potential money available for professional travel.

To Apply:

Please do not apply through Blue Fish jobs. Send resume & cover letter to Craig Brewer at campusrecreation@albany.edu.

About University at Albany
Located in New York’s capital city, the University at Albany is the premier public research University in the Capital Region and offers more than 17,000 students the expansive opportunities of a large university in an environment designed to foster individual success.
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