Position 1: Graduate Assistant for Fitness and Wellness

Job Description

The Graduate Assistant for Fitness and Wellness is a multifaceted assistantship in the Campus
Recreation and Well-Being Department at Valparaiso University. This position gains experience
in the management of the fitness center, group fitness classes, student wellness programs, and
marketing for the department.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead the group fitness program, which includes the hiring, scheduling, and training of
  student instructors
• Direct supervision of the fitness center staff, which includes the hiring, scheduling, and
  training of student employees
• Coordinate with the Assistant Director of Prevention and Wellness to lead the faculty and
  staff wellness programs
• Assist with payroll for student employees
• Assist with marketing efforts for the department
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Graduate Assistantship is contingent on acceptance into the Sports Administration M.S.
  program at Valparaiso University

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, or related field
• One or more years of work-related experience in campus recreation as a student worker
• Previous experience in facility management and/or prior experience within a fitness
  program either as a group fitness instructor or campus fitness employee
• American Red Cross CPR & First Aid Certified, or the ability to receive these certifications
  within 3 months of hire
• Experience participating in campus recreation programs as an undergraduate student
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when needed

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Terms of Appointment: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2028.

Compensation: $12,000/year (paid bi-weekly) and full tuition remission, which aligns with Fall &
Spring semesters in each academic year.

Please email a cover letter, resume, and at least three references to Chris Smith, Assistant
Athletic Director for Campus Recreation and Well-Being.
Email: christopher.smith@valpo.edu

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Position 2: Graduate Assistant for Facilities & Outdoor Recreation Job Description

The Graduate Assistant for Facilities & Outdoor Recreation is a multi-faceted assistantship in
the Campus Recreation and Well-Being department at Valparaiso University. This position gains
experience in facility operations, student employee training, aquatics, marketing, and outdoor
recreation.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead the outdoor recreation program, which includes the planning and administration of
  events, workshops, and trips on weekdays and weekends
• Direct supervision of the Athletics-Recreation Center recreational student employees,
  which includes the hiring, scheduling, and training of facility supervisors and lifeguards
• Lead efforts for the department in the training and re-certifying of First Aid, CPR, and
  Lifeguard Certifications for full-time and student employees
• Assist with payroll for student employees
• Assist with marketing efforts for the department
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Graduate Assistantship is contingent on acceptance into the Sports Administration M.S.
  program at Valparaiso University

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, or related field
• One or more years of work-related experience in campus recreation as a student worker
• Previous experience in facility management and/or prior experience within a campus
  recreation service or program, either as a participant or employee
• American Red Cross CPR, Lifeguard, and First Aid Instructor Certified, or the ability to
  receive these certifications within 3 months of hire
• Experience participating in campus recreation programs as an undergraduate student
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when needed

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Terms of Appointment: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2028.

Compensation: $12,000/year (paid bi-weekly) and full tuition remission, which aligns with Fall &
Spring semesters in each academic year.

Please email a cover letter, resume, and at least three references to Chris Smith, Assistant
Athletic Director for Campus Recreation and Well-Being.
Email: christopher.smith@valpo.edu

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Graduate Assistantship is contingent on acceptance into the Sports Administration M.S.
  program at Valparaiso University

About Valparaiso University Campus Recreation and Well-Being

Valparaiso University, a community of learning dedicated to excellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve in both church and society. Founded in 1859, Valpo has a campus with over 350 acres containing more than 60 academic and residential buildings. With an average class size of 20, enrollment sitting around 2900 students, and 70 academic programs offered, Valparaiso University consistently achieves national recognition for best teaching and value as one of the best universities in the Midwest. Valparaiso, Indiana, the home of Valparaiso University, is a city of nearly 34,000, attractively situated in a rural setting at the edge of the busy industrial district of Northwest Indiana. Its most celebrated event is the annual Popcorn Festival, honoring the heritage of the famous agronomist and businessman Orville Redenbacher, who made Valparaiso his home. Just an hour’s drive from campus is the city of Chicago, offering almost limitless resources for culture and entertainment. Chicago is easily accessible by bus or train, and the University often charters buses so that students and faculty can take advantage of the theatres, museums, and other educational benefits of this great city.

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