WVU Campus Recreation Fitness & Wellbeing Graduate Assistant

NIRSA Leaders in Co; Morgantown (WV); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in campus recreation is seeking Graduate Assistants to support and enhance the wellness and education opportunities at West Virginia University. This role involves collaborating with professional staff, supervising programs, and managing events that cater to the campus community's needs. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership skills, a passion for student development, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives effectively. With opportunities to engage in diverse programming and contribute to student wellness, this position offers a rewarding experience for those looking to make a meaningful impact in an academic setting.

Qualifications

• Passionate about student development and mentoring student employees.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse groups and manage multiple programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration and delivery of campus recreation programs.
• Supervise staff and manage special fitness and wellbeing events.

Skills

Student Development

Leadership

Flexibility in Management

Entrepreneurial Planning

Customer Service

Time Management

Supervisory Skills

Education

Graduate Program Acceptance

Job description

The Department of Campus Recreation at West Virginia University employs a team of Graduate Assistants that assist in the administration and delivery of the department's programs and services. Graduate Assistants work collaboratively with professional staff and others toward achieving our mission of providing exceptional recreation, wellness, and education opportunities that meet the needs of the West Virginia University campus community.

Campus Recreation is housed in the Office of Student Wellness, a division of Student Life at WVU.

Graduate Assistants in general will be responsible for staff supervision, administrative duties, project and event management.

While Graduate Assistants have their primary program area, they will also be required to assist with department initiatives and program areas outside of their area of expertise. This includes facility supervision, special events, serving on committees and work teams as well as other duties as assigned.

Graduate Assistants are required to work the full summer between the first and second year of their Assistantship. During the summer months, GA’s are paid hourly at a rate of $19/hr with the ability to work up to 40 hours a week. During this time GA’s may be required to work outside of their program area based on departmental needs.

Graduate waivers are only awarded to academic programs in the College of Applied Human Sciences. Degree programs offered include on-campus master programs in Sport Coaching, Physical Education Teacher Education and Sport Management. At the doctoral level, students can specialize in Coaching and Teaching Studies or Sport and Exercise Psychology. Please visit https://appliedhumansciences.wvu.edu to learn more. Those applying to the College of Applied Human Sciences applications to the college are accepted on a rolling basis if selected as a Campus Recreation Graduate Assistant.

Area Specific Duties

• Administrative duties to support a comprehensive group exercise program including paperwork, assisting in hiring, scheduling and supervising instructors.
• Administrative duties to support a comprehensive personal training program including payroll, new client intake, and scheduling special personal training programs.
• Develop, organize, and promote new and ongoing special fitness & wellbeing events and services.
• In coordination with Office of Student Wellness units and other university entities; develop, organize, and promote new and ongoing special events programs and services.
• Assist in researching fitness & wellbeing programming needs of students, faculty and staff; including long-range strategic planning pertaining to fitness and provides recommendations.
• Provide assistance for campus-wide initiatives and support campus partners as a resource for: wellness fairs, speaking engagements for halls/departments and service on various committees.

Fitness & Wellbeing

Contact: Amanda Bray – [e-mail]

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter noting academic program(s) of interest to Amanda Bray [e-mail]. Applications submitted through Bluefish Jobs will not be accepted.

Priority Application Deadline 3/1/2024, Applications accepted until positions are filled.

Positions open until filled.

Positions are designed as two, one-year contracts covering the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years.

General Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Requirements for WVU Campus Recreation Graduate Assistants

• Passionate about student development and the mentoring of student employees.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students, student organizations, faculty/staff, and community groups.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse groups of individuals employing flexibility in management techniques, appropriate to a variety of situations.
• Possess and apply an entrepreneurial approach to planning and problem solving.
• Knowledge and ability to manage multiple programs/events at multiple facilities.
• Customer service skills and service delivery mindset.
• Strong time management and supervisory skills.
• Area specific knowledge built by previous hands-on experience.

Graduate Assistantship contract is contingent on acceptance into a WVU graduate school program.

Programs may have additional fees and differential tuition not covered by the standard tuition waiver. For more information regarding the breakdown of tuition and fees covered visit https://graduateeducation.wvu.edu/funding-and-cost and https://graduateeducation.wvu.edu/funding-and-cost/tuition-waivers.