Definition and Purpose:

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, the Recreational Sports Graduate Assistants are responsible for the daily operation and management of a comprehensive Rec Sports program which includes: Intramural and Club Sports, with special events occurring for both areas in addition to weekly programming. The Graduate Assistants will have their primary focus in leadership, student staff mentoring, event management and general planning and administration support for all aspects of the Rec Sports program.

The Rec Sports GA1 position has an 80/20 oversight split with an Intramural Sports emphasis.

The Rec Sports GA2 position has an 80/20 oversight split with a Club Sports emphasis. (this posting is for the GA2 position only)

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Duties and Responsibilities:

The Graduate Assistant role will provide a diverse array of services that will attract participation from a broad spectrum of students and members of the university community. Specific duties may include the following:

• Assist with all administrative, operational and assessment duties of a comprehensive Recreational Sports program
• Provide onsite supervision for weekly Intramural & Club activities
• Assist with student staff training and supervision, primarily for the Rec Sports Event Staff team
• Enforce established policies and procedures relating to Intramural & Club Sports participation
• Report on sportsmanship and disciplinary issues relating to Intramural and Club Sports participation
• Assist with implementing risk management and customer service plans for Intramural and Club activities
• Coordinate Emergency Action Plans while on duty
• Assist with management of “DSE” - a web-based programming, scheduling and participant registration/management platform - for a comprehensive Recreational Sports program
• Assist with management of “Zoomshift” - a student staff scheduling platform for relevant student employee positions
• Assist with maintaining the Recreational Sports website as a constant and accurate means of communication with participants
• Assist with maintaining equipment and implement preventative maintenance schedules for program equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous experience as an undergraduate Intramural Official, Supervisor or Club Sports officer
• Supervision: Experience hiring, training and evaluating student employees
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with platforms and applications like DSE and Google Drive
• Certifications: Current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications
• Knowledge: Understanding of recreational and competitive sports rules, participant safety, and risk management
• Personal Characteristics: strong communication, leadership, multi-tasking and proactive problem solving

About Pepperdine University - Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation is an office within the Student Affairs division of Seaver College. Campus Recreation provides a wide range of facilities and community-building programs that equip the Pepperdine community to excel in academics, care for the body, and carry out acts of service. Campus Recreation is dedicated to enriching the Pepperdine community by offering high-quality, diverse, and safe programs, services and facilities that encourage healthy, active, and balanced lifestyles. We are committed to the development and education of the whole person (mind, body, and spirit) by fostering intellectual and leadership growth, promoting lifelong healthy behaviors, and enhancing self-esteem and spiritual awareness. The Department of Campus Recreation is committed to the mission of Pepperdine University to strengthen students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.

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