| A&M-Commerce Campus Recreation is looking for five, dynamic Graduate Assistants for 2021-2023. The mission of our graduate assistantship program is to foster the development of upcoming recreational professionals by immersing them in a holistic, experiential, and hands-on recreation experience. This is a two-year commitment with a renewable agreement pending a successful evaluation at the end of the first academic year. Graduate Assistants are required to maintain a minimum of a 3.0-grade point average each semester and progress towards a graduate degree. We aspire to create an environment where we celebrate the differences we share across the spectrum of human diversity. Inclusivity is vital to an individual’s holistic development and the social fabric of the university. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment through hiring and developing culturally competent staff members, outreaching to under-served populations, and providing facilities and programs that support all members of the A&M-Commerce community. Our expectation of the A&M-Commerce community is to embrace an open-minded and respectful attitude toward individual difference. Graduate assistantships available: - Fitness & Well-being (1)
- Intramural & Club Sports (1)
- Marketing (1)
- Operations & Member Services (1)
- Outdoor Adventures (1)
Start Date: August 9, 2021 School Starts: August 30, 2021 Compensation and Benefit Package - Tuition coverage (Graduate, Statutory, and Designated)
- Eligible for both in-state/out-of-state students
- Eligible for six to thirteen credit hours a semester (Fall and Spring semesters only)
- Campus Rec will also pay for Distance Learning Fee, University Services, and Recreation Center Fee for fall and spring semesters.
- You are responsible for the cost of all other student fees (Athletic, Union Center, Student Service, and Health).
- Health benefits (if taken)
- GA Employment
- Paid bi-weekly at $15 an hour, 20 hours per week when school is in session. Pending a successful end of year evaluation, pay increase to $16 an hour for second year.
- In addition, 40 hours per week during August preparation for fall semester and during January preparation for spring semester (when not taking classes)
- Summer Employment Opportunities
- Facility Operations and Marketing GA’s: Employment expected during the summer between year one and two (paid hourly at $15/hour) for program assistant level work
- Outdoor Adventure, Intramural and Club Sports, Fitness GA’s: Additional employment opportunities are available if desired during the summer time (paid hourly per student staff position rates) for non-GA level positions
- $2,000 yearly funding for department development including NIRSA Region IV/Student Lead-On, NIRSA Annual Conference, AORE Conference, certifications, tournaments, and other development opportunities.
- One student membership to a professional organization
Common Graduate Programs and Requirements General Department Job Responsibilities for all Graduate Assistants - Support and align with department mission, vision, values, and strategic plan
- Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment
- Attend professional and student staff meetings
- Serve on various department committees
- Provide oversight of program area in the absence of supervisor
- Work night and weekend hours (as needed, based on area)
- Other duties as assigned that assist with the overall mission of the department
Minimum Qualifications for Consideration - Bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrated experience working in collegiate recreation, recreational program, or related program to the position
Conditions of Hire - Contingent upon completing a satisfactory background check
- Once you’ve been offered, must then get full acceptance into the A&M Commerce Graduate School
Conditions of Employment - Must have or obtain within 30 days American Red Cross/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First-Aid certification
Timeline and Application - Preference will be given to those applicants who submit completed applications via Handshake by Monday, February 1, 2021. DO NOT submit via Bluefish.
- If you are a non TAMUC student, you must contact Bethany Ferrall (Bethany.ferrall@tamuc.edu or 903-468-3223) to set up your Handshake account before you can apply. Search handshake code listed in each job description to apply for that position.
- The review of applications will begin on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
Job Descriptions Facility Operations & Member Services Graduate Assistantship (12-month agreement) Responsibilities: - Assist the Assistant Director and Coordinator with oversight of approximately 60 front desk employees including: Building Supervisors, Member services and Operations Assistants. This will include staff and program supervision; hiring, training, and evaluation; budget preparation and management; in-service training and facility inspections; special event programming; membership sales; program promotion; risk management and policy development.
- Work with Operations Staff to develop their leadership, management, customer service, and evaluation skills on a daily basis
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Morris Recreation Center (which includes the Great Out Roars and MAC Court) and Cain Sports Complex.
- Create and maintain semester staff schedules using online scheduling software (Sub It Up) to ensure entire facility has coverage and assume responsibility for filling in when necessary.
- Supervision of MRC operations in the absence of the Assistant Director and Coordinator during professional training or conferences, vacations, and sick leave.
- Oversee and manage the Equipment Check-Out to include inventory control and purchasing of equipment
- Develop and maintain a budget for the equipment check-out
- Assist in the oversight of facility maintenance and repair plans (which includes the Pump House, MAC Court and Cain Sports Complex).
- Assist with indoor reservations and special events including but not limited to: logistics, being the point of contact for the reservation group, risk management during the event
- Work with the Assistant Director to fully utilize Fusion, Connect2, and EMS scheduling software in daily operations
- Uphold risk management standards that include obtaining appropriate certifications, updating documentation, and instructing safety courses and trainings
- Serve as contributing member of the professional staff and the recreational sports profession by participating in goal setting and long-range planning, attending conferences, and preparing presentations and proposals
- Special projects and other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications for Consideration - Experience in facility operations, membership services, and event management
Contact for Facility Operations & Member Services Graduate Assistantship: Sarah Shea, Assistant Director of Facility Operations & Aquatics, at Sarah.Shea@tamuc.edu. Handshake Job Code: 4306974 Marketing (12-month agreement) Responsibilities: - Assist with overseeing approximately up to 4 marketing student employees including graphic designers, photographers, and marketing assistants. This includes hiring, training, supervising, scheduling, and evaluating.
- Develop, manage, and deliver a variety of marketing initiatives including advertising, promotions, branding, campus outreach, social media, email marketing, video/photography creation, and digital signage.
- Develop and critique graphic design projects such as posters, schedules, digital ads, and apparel designs.
- Assist with production and editing of marketing videos and photography.
- Serve as department marketing liaison to student stakeholders (i.e. - Registered Student Organizations, the student newspaper, Greek Life, etc.).
- Utilize Trello for graphic design, photography, and marketing program project management
- Assist in administering the department’s social media accounts utilizing Sked social scheduling platform
- Assist in website reviews and updates utilizing WordPress content management system
- Promote the department’s vision through the creation and execution of diverse and progressive marketing materials/promotions/tactics.
Minimum Qualifications for Consideration: - Experience in program or event marketing/advertising
- Experience using Adobe Cloud Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, etc.)
- Experience in organizing and delivering social media content through various social media platforms
Preferred Qualifications: - Any combination of these skills: brand management, website content management systems, photography, and graphic design.
- Experience working within a campus recreation setting
Contact for Marketing Graduate Assistantship: Jonathan Johnston, Associate Director of Programs and Staff Development, at Jonathan.Johnston@tamuc.edu Handshake Application: Must submit an experience portfolio of graphic design work and social media campaigns/projects/posts. Any additional work listed in may be included as well. Upload a pdf with an online link or upload a pdf with everything in other documents. Things considered in the review of the portfolio are the scope of work, quality, and creativity. Handshake Job Code: 4305888 Fitness & Well-being Graduate Assistantship (9-month agreement) Responsibilities: - Assist with overseeing approximately 15-20 fitness student employees including: group fitness instructors and personal trainers. This will include staff and program supervision; hiring, training and evaluation.
- Assist with program oversight including budget preparation and management, workshops, special event programming, program promotion, risk management and policy development.
- Assist with the daily operations of maintaining a comprehensive group exercise program that programs approximately 25-30 classes per week.
- Hire, train, schedule, mentor and evaluate group fitness instructors and personal trainers.
- Administer data collection of group fitness participation.
- Assist with personal training program.
- Assist with teaching the ACE courses for certified group fitness instructors and personal trainers.
- Assist in programming and student wellness special events such as Women & Weights, Zumba with Zombies, Sunset Yoga, Yoga and Hike, Fitober, Weightlifting Competition, Rec Fest, and Resolution Roar.
- Utilize IMLeagues, SubItup and Fusion to assist with tracking data, online registration, and scheduling of Fitness and Wellbeing programs.
Minimum Qualifications for Consideration: - Current Personal Training or Fitness Instructor certification through ACE, AFAA, NSCA, NASM, ACSM, or other nationally recognized agency.
Preferred Qualifications: - Previous experience instructing multiple group fitness formats.
- Group Fitness Instructor certification in one or multiple disciplines (Yoga, Zumba, Spin/Cycle, Pilates, Boot Camp, TRX, etc.)
- Advanced certifications (CSCS, USAW, CES, FNS).
Contact for Fitness & Well-being Graduate Assistantship: Dan Semprini, Fitness and Well-being Coordinator, dan.semprini@tamuc.edu Handshake Job Code: 4303651 Intramural & Club Sports Graduate Assistantship (9-month agreement) Responsibilities: - Complete day-to-day operations of the intramural sports program, including scheduling games, collection of team payments, employee payroll, and data entry.
- Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate intramural employees including supervisors and officials.
- Coordinate a comprehensive training program for intramural employees in basketball, flag football, floor hockey, arena soccer, soccer, slow-pitch softball, volleyball, sand volleyball, and cricket.
- Assist with student development series for intramural employees.
- Lead participant recognition initiative with player spotlights.
- Conduct and evaluate participant satisfaction surveys regarding intramural events.
- Provide input and assist with further developing policies and procedures for a growing club sports program.
- Oversee and assist club sport teams with budgets, travel, and leadership development.
- Assist with scheduling club sport practices and events.
- Serve as webmaster for IMLeagues online registration as well as SubItUp online scheduling software.
Minimum Qualifications for Consideration: - Experience in Intramural Sports
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in Club Sports
- Officiating experience at the intramural, high school, or recreational league level
Contact for Intramural & Club Sports Graduate Assistantship: Katie Thomas, Assistant Director of Intramural & Club Sports, at Katie.Thomas@tamuc.edu. Handshake code: 4302674 Outdoor Adventure Graduate Assistantship (9-month agreement) Responsibilities: - Assist the Assistant Director and Coordinator with hiring, training, and evaluating 20-25 Outdoor Adventure student employees.
- Assist in the operations, administration, and supervision of the OA facilities and programs including the climbing wall, gear rental, trip/clinic program, mountain bike trail, pump track, disc golf course and challenge course. Depending on qualifications and experience, work load may be shifted towards more relevant areas within the Outdoor Adventures program
- Assist in the budget process, including budget development, payroll projections, purchasing, etc.
- Assist in marketing of all program aspects.
- Assist in planning, budgeting, and leading trips as well as challenge course programming.
- Create and maintain semester staff schedules using online scheduling software (Sub It Up) to ensure entire facility has coverage and assume responsibility for filling in when necessary.
- Utilize Fusion to assist with tracking data, online registration, and scheduling of Outdoor Adventure programs.
- Assist in managing program area social media accounts.
Minimum Qualifications for Consideration: - Experience working in an Outdoor Adventure program
- Possess extensive experience in two or more of the following: rock climbing, mountain biking, paddling, backpacking, challenge course facilitation, or camping
Preferred Qualifications: - ACA Instructor, AMGA/PCIA certifications, ARC CPR/First Aid/AED, IMBA ICP
- Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, namely Word and Excel
Conditions of Employment: - Must have or obtain within 30 days a valid Texas Driver’s License
- Must have or obtain Wilderness First Responder Certification
Contact for Outdoor Adventure Graduate Assistantship: Justin Bryant, Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventure at Justin.bryant@tamuc.edu Handshake Code: 4304553 |
