UREC Graduate Assistant - Fitness and Group Exercise
Company: James Madison University
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Details
Position Information
Working Title
UREC Graduate Assistant - Fitness and Group Exercise
Posting Number
G1259
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 Fitness and Group Exercise 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.
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 Fitness & Group Exercise will take on a
leadership role in the Fitness and Group Exercise program areas.
Responsibilities will include supervision of student employees,
staff training and continuing education, management of fitness &
group exercise activity spaces, and general program design and
administration. Facility supervision and operational
responsibilities for a 278,515 sq. ft. University Recreation Center
and satellite facilities is required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in related field.
Certification in Personal Training and/or Group Exercise (from a
nationally-recognized organization) preferred.
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:
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
disability-svcs@jmu.edu. 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.
Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report
http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/righttoknow.shtml
Minimum Reference(s) Required
3
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/13306
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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