UREC Graduate Assistant - Sport Clubs and Inclusive Recreation

Company: James Madison University
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Position Details



Position Information




Working Title
UREC Graduate Assistant - Sport Clubs and Inclusive Recreation




Posting Number
G1261




Position Type
Graduate Assistant




Position Status
Part Time




College/Division
Wellness, Orientation and Multicultural Engagement




Department
300034 - University Recreation (UREC)




Stipend Amount
$9,067







Position Summary Information




General Information

James Madison University Recreation (UREC) is now accepting applications for a GA for Sport Clubs and Inclusive Recreation from candidates planning to pursue a career and advanced degree in campus recreation. The mission of UREC is to promote and advance healthy lifestyles through educational programs, participation opportunities and supportive services. UREC's qualified staff is committed to excellence and responsive to the developmental needs of their participants. UREC is looking for people who are passionate about teaching and working with students.

Graduate assistantships include enrollment in the Sport and Recreation graduate program (Campus Recreation concentration) and involve 20 hours of work per week at UREC during the academic school year. Graduate assistants will begin work prior to the start of the school year and the position continues through the end of the academic year. In addition to the stipend, positions include a tuition waiver, a professional development stipend, and an academic book or dining benefit.

Individuals may apply for this graduate assistantship prior to academic admission, however, an individual must be accepted into a graduate program before an offer will be made. Preference for UREC graduate assistantships is given to those admitted to the Sport and Recreation Leadership, Campus Recreation concentration.

Applications for the Campus Recreation concentration are accepted on a rolling basis. The 2023-24 admission review will begin on December 1, 2022.




Duties and Responsibilities
The Graduate Assistant for Sport Clubs will take on a leadership role in the programming, scheduling and leadership development of JMU's sport club program, which includes over 50 clubs and an Executive Council. This GA will be involved in the programming of the Inclusive Recreation program as well as staff supervision. Facility supervision and operational responsibilities for the 278,515 sq/ft University Recreation Center and satellite facilities is required.




Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in related field.

Preference will be given to those with formal acceptance into the Sport and Recreation Leadership graduate program, Campus Recreation Concentration.





Conditions of Employment
Students may apply to a graduate assistantship prior to being accepted into a graduate program. However, to be eligible to receive an assistantship upon entry into a graduate program, the following criteria must be met:

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• The student must be conditionally or unconditionally accepted into a graduate program. Students who are provisionally accepted will not be eligible until they achieve conditional or unconditional acceptance into their program.
  
  
  
• The students must have an official transcript on file indicating completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  
  
  
• After receiving an assistantship, the student must maintain at least a 3.0 graduate GPA in order to retain or reapply for the assistantship.
  
  
  These are minimum criteria. Graduate program coordinators have the right to impose additional criteria if they see fit.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Posting Detail Information
  
  
  
  
  Posting Date
  11/01/2022
  
  
  
  
  Beginning Review Date
  12/01/2022
  
  
  
  
  Closing Date
  
  
  
  
  
  Open Until Filled
  Yes
  
  
  
  
  Proposed Starting Date
  08/10/2023
  
  
  
  
  EEO Statement
  James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
  We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
  Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
  
  
  
  
  Reasonable Accommodation Request
  If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or . You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.
  
  
  
  
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  Minimum Reference(s) Required
  3
  
  
  
  
  Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
  https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/13308
  
  
  
  
  Additional Posting Information
  Other Document 1 (required): In 500 words or less, why do you want to be a UREC Graduate Assistant? What are your career goals and how will a degree/assistantship in the Campus Recreation Leadership concentration help you achieve them?
  
  For more information on this position, contact Julie Wallace Carr at wallacje@jmu.edu.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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