Graduate Assistant: Athletics Administrative Positions

University of Wisconsin Colleges; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 9,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full tuition waiver

Annual stipend of $9,000

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A prominent public university is seeking graduate assistants for various roles in athletics for the 2026-27 academic year. These positions provide valuable coaching experience, with responsibilities ranging from marketing and event operations to student-athlete development and strength conditioning. Each position comes with a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend of $9,000, making it an appealing opportunity for students in the Master of Sport Management Program. Anticipated start date is August 1.

Qualifications

• Experience as a student-athlete, student worker, or intern in college athletics.
• Relevant experience in marketing, events, facilities, academic services, graphic design, and/or video production.
• Good standing in the Master's program is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate in-game entertainment and promotions for athletics events.
• Assist with the coordination of game day and event operations.
• Develop and activate student-athlete development programming.
• Lead graphic design and video content production for the department.
• Collaborate with sport coaches to design and execute programming.

Skills

Organizational skills

Innovative thinking

Marketing experience

Event coordination

Graphic design

Video production

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is proud to offer the graduate assistant coaching positions for the 2026-27 academic year. These graduate assistants will gain valuable experience in Wisconsin’s NCAA Division II athletics department.The successful candidates will work a 10-month appointment for the 2026-27 academic year with the opportunity for renewal of a second year 12-month appointment. Each graduate assistant will receive a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend of $9,000, paid monthly. These positions will remain open until filled. Anticipated start date for the positions will be August 1, with the potential for a mutually-agreed upon earlier start date and summer employment.The athletics administration graduate assistants will also assist with the operations of the Sports & Activity Center and Wellness Center functions. To be eligible, students must be admitted to the in-person Master of Sport Management Program (MSSM) at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Appointments are contingent upon maintenance of minimum credit requirements and good standing in the MSSM program. of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community * Marketing & Fan Experience* Event Operations* Student-Athlete Success & Compliance* Creative Content & Administration* Strength & Conditioning## **Key Job Responsibilities:**Marketing & Fan Experience The marketing & fan experience graduate assistant will report directly to the Associate AD for External Operations with duties including but not limited to:* Coordinate and direct all in-game entertainment and promotions for athletics events.* Assist with the development and execution of the marketing plans for all sports.* Coordinate all grassroots/community outreach, partnerships, and campus activations.* Assist with revenue generation activities and special events.* Collaborate with University units on student promotions, events, and initiatives (i.e. Homecoming, New Student Orientations, Welcome Days, Parkside Day, etc.).Event Operations The event operations graduate assistant will report directly to the Assistant AD for Event Operations with duties including but not limited to:* Assist with the coordination of game day and event operations for both athletics events and external facility rental events.* Oversee operations of auxiliary functions including concessions and retail store.* Assist with the coordination of ticket operations and sales both on gameday and in advance.* Assist with facility set up, breakdown, and operational functions of events.* Work closely with gameday and event staff.Student-Athlete Success & Compliance The student-athlete success graduate assistant will report directly to the Deputy AD with duties including but not limited to:* Develop and activate student-athlete development programming.* Assist with NCAA compliance fulfillment and educational efforts.* Assist with the athletics certification process.* Assist with student-athlete mental health and wellness efforts.* Work closely with RSAAC.Creative Content & Administration The creative content & administration graduate assistant will report directly to the Associate AD for External Operations with duties including but not limited to:* Lead graphic designer and video content producer for the department.* Lead gameday creative content creation – home events and select road events.* Develop short- and long-form digital storytelling – video, graphics, etc.* Collaborates with staff, coaches, and sport programs to ensure quality and creative social media content.* Provide support to the HKSM department and handle administrative functions for both HKSM and Athletics.Strength & Conditioning The strength & conditioning graduate assistant will report directly to the Head Coach – Strength & Conditioning with duties including but not limited to:* Collaborate with sport coaches to design and execute programming and schedule team workouts for each sport.* Assist in providing continual education of student-athlete skill development and mental/motivating techniques for competition.* Designs and implements strength and conditioning programs, which include power, strength, speed, agility, flexibility, nutrition, and conditioning for assigned team.* Monitors, documents, and reports student-athletes’ progression.* Collaborates with athletic training staff in development of rehab protocols for injured athletes* Bachelor’s degree.* Experience as a student-athlete, student worker or intern in college athletics, high school, professional sports or relevant equivalent experience.* Relevant experience in marketing, events, facilities, academic services, graphic design, and/or video production.* Demonstrate the ability to be strategically organized and think innovatively.* Resume* **Cover Letter -indicate which graduate assistantship you are applying for**and one-on-one faculty attention have been our hallmark, and continue to be part of an experience that brightens futures. Our student-centric approach means students are never taught by assistants, don't get lost in a crowd, and do get to work side-by-side with faculty dedicated to their success.to our students that's unparalleled. An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in one's future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving his or her educational and professional goals.Parkside students receive a**strong return on their investment**. We empower our graduates and certificate recipients with the knowledge and practical skills vital to achieving personal and professional success in the changing local and global communities in which they live and work. And our ever-growing academic reputation, regional status, and location along the**Milwaukee-Chicago corridor**provides students with access to the region’s top employers.set on 700 acres of natural Wisconsin prairie and woodland, you’ll find energetic students making the most of their higher-education experience. With open spaces like our on-campus disc golf course, a diverse variety of student organizations, and our position as a regional center for the performing arts, Parkside is a community that's easy to call home.