AY25-26 Graduate Assistant - Athletics and Recreation, Intramurals

Bridgewater Bagel & Coffee; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgewater State University seeks a Graduate Assistant for Athletics and Recreation, responsible for designing intramural programs and aiding student-athletes. This role offers 20 hours weekly with tuition waivers, ideal for graduate students looking to gain practical experience in a busy student environment.

Benefits

Tuition and student fee waivers

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong communication and writing skills required.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Experience in social media communication is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement intramural programming.
• Supervise student referee staff.
• Assist in daily intramural activities.

Skills

Effective writing skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

AY25-26 Graduate Assistant - Athletics and Recreation, Intramurals

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) coordinates all of BSU’s Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:
Cassie Birch
[e-mail]

Position Information

Title

Title AY25-26 Graduate Assistant - Athletics and Recreation, Intramurals

Position Description

The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours per week and receive up to 24 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for fall, 9 for spring and 6 for summer.

Overview and Supervision Exercised
This position provides growth opportunity for a graduate student. The GA will have experience with social media, communication skills via email, social media platforms, etc,. They will work one on one with student-athletes to design and implement a robust intramural activity program for the general student body. They will learn how to be a professional in a very busy, student-facing environment.

May have the opportunity to supervise student employees, special event volunteers, or Exercise Science interns.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Design and play schedule of intramural programming through academic year
• Input league information into intramurals scheduling software package.
• Assist the Coordinator for Intramurals with the implementation of the day-to-day intramural activities
• Assist in the selection, training and supervision of student referee staff.

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Effective writing and communication skills, including social media
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with various constituents and stakeholders to make an impact as a member of a team and diverse community
• Ability to work evening, weekends, and holidays as playing and practice season schedule dictates.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. with appropriate accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Extracurricular experience as an undergraduate student.
• Leadership experience as an undergraduate student.
• Ability to communicate successfully via email and social media.
• Ability to work independently.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift 25 pounds with support.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate $15

Posting Number

Posting Number Stu05200P

Open Date

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

The College of Graduate Studies ( COGS ) coordinates all of BSU’s Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:
Cassie Birch
[e-mail]

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a Bridgewater State University graduate student accepted into a graduate degree program?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Which Graduate program have you been accepted into?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you held a Graduate Assistantship or Writing Fellowship in the past?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you been accepted into a Postbaccalaureate, Accelerated Postbaccalaureate or Certificate program in Accounting, Finance, Instructional Technology, TESOL or Women's and Gender Studies?
  • Yes
  • No
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bridgewater State University is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.