Mercer University Recreational Sports and Wellness (RSW) is now accepting applicants from candidates for an incoming graduate assistant who wants to join our administrative team for the 2026-2028 school years. Candidates must have experience in the administration of a Recreational Sports program.

The position is a 10 month position, includes a full tuition waiver for the M.Ed Higher Education Leadership program, and a $11,000 stipend paid monthly. There is also potentially an opportunity to have housing provided with this role if approved by Housing and Residence Life. Professional Development funding is also available. Offers for this position must be made in conjunction with acceptance into the M.Ed Higher Education Leadership program.

How to Apply
Applicants should email cover letter, resume, references to Zyterrious Hudson: hudson_z@mercer.edu
Applications submitted on bluefish WILL NOT be reviewed.
Preference will be given to applications in the order they are received; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled

The Graduate Assistant will report to the Coordinator of RSW and serve as a mentor and leader to all undergraduate student staff and assist with the Recreational Sports & Wellness department on the day to day operations. Overall, the Graduate Assistant will be providing the Mercer University students, faculty, and staff with a positive, fun, healthy, and competitive recreational sports activities and programs. A majority of his/her responsibilities will pertain to the Intramural Sports and Club Sports programs, but may have other tasks in other programs (Fitness, Aquatics, and Outdoor Activities).

Job Qualifications
Highly organized individual
Proactive
Completed two or more years of experience as an intramural sports official
Ability to train and supervise employees
Certification for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED or ability to obtain certification within the first month

Job Responsibilities
Required to work on average, 20 hours per week with a few weekends required
Maintain a satisfactory GPA in the M.Ed. Educational Leadership program
Oversee the daily operations of the Intramural Sports office. This includes assisting with staff schedules, program events, and officials' trainings
Recruit, hire, mentor, train, and develop undergraduate student staff (Program Assistants, Supervisors, Officials)
Collaborate with other campus departments (Residence Life, Campus Life, Student Organizations)
Develop, evaluate, and enforce the policies and procedures through consultation with professionals and staff
Oversee management of our RSW website and social media pages
Coordinate marketing ideas and presentations for the program
Educate risk management practices to our student staff and participants
Provide a professional presence during RSW events, which includes nights and weekends
Assist in the managing of department’s budget with the Coordinator
Lead CPR/AED/First Aid certification classes
Attend conferences and tournaments to promote the university and program

About Mercer University

Mercer University is a doctoral-granting institution located in Macon, GA. Located in the center of the state, it is 84 miles south of Atlanta, 120 miles southwest of Augusta, and 166 miles west of Savannah. Recreational Sports and Wellness works out of the University Center on campus which is a 230,000 square foot facility that houses both recreational programs as well as varsity athletics. Fall 2021 also saw us open a brand new Outdoor Recreation Complex for the sole purpose of RSW activities! From its humble beginnings in Penfield, Mercer today is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. The University has more than 8,700 students; 12 schools and colleges – liberal arts, law, pharmacy, medicine, health professions, business, engineering, education, theology, music, nursing and Penfield College; campuses in Macon, Atlanta, Savannah and Columbus; two regional academic centers in the state; a university press; five teaching hospitals; an educational partnership with Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex; an engineering research center in Warner Robins; a performing arts center in Macon; and a NCAA Division I athletic program.

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