Graduate Assistant-Sport & Recreation Leadership

Company: James Madison University
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Position Details



Position Information




Working Title
Graduate Assistant-Sport & Recreation Leadership (Harrisonburg City Parks & Recreation, Golf Course Management)




Posting Number
G1270




Position Type
Graduate Assistant




Position Status
Part Time




College/Division
College of Business




Department
100624 - Hospitality, Sport and Rec Management




Stipend Amount
$8,898







Position Summary Information




General Information
The Sport and Recreation Leadership master's degree program invites applications for a 20 hour/week graduate assistantship working with Harrisonburg City Parks & Recreation.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants for this position MUST apply to the JMU Sport and Recreation Leadership master's degree program BEFORE applying for this GA position. If you only apply to for this GA position without applying to the Sport and Recreation Leadership master's degree program, your GA application will NOT be considered. If you have any questions about this requirement, contact Ben Carr at .Harrisonburg City Parks & Recreation is partnering with the James Madison University Sport and Recreation Leadership Master's degree program to offer this graduate assistant position with Golf Course Management. It is a unique experience where students will work with Harrisonburg City Parks & Recreation to gain professional experience in business operations, programming, administration, event planning and community outreach in a unique parks and recreation municipal golf course.



Graduate assistantships include enrollment in the Sport and Recreation graduate program (Sport & Recreation concentration, preferred) and involve 20 hours of work per week at Harrisonburg City Parks & Recreation 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. The position includes a stipend and a tuition waiver.







Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:


Serve as primary assistant to Athletics Manager related to athletic programs, leagues and trainings. This will include, but is not limited to:

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• Helps organize, assists with, and leads a variety of youth and adult golf programs in conjunction with the PGA professional.
  
• Provides exemplary customer service, assists in the business operations of, and troubleshoots issues at the golf course pro shop.
  
• Ensures the proper setup of, and assists with tournament preparation, coordination of sports commissions, and implementation of events with the PGA golf professional.
  
• Assists with administering and preparing for special events, other than golf, that takes place at the golf course.
  
• Assists with the preparation of social media content, disseminates information, creates flyers, and some website content.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications
  
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  • Must be accepted into the Sport and Recreation Leadership graduate program (Sport & Recreation concentration, preferred) at James Madison University.
    
  • Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Recreation or Sport Management, preferred.
    
  • Skilled in the business and management concepts of sports, and in particular, golf.
    
  • Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    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.
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      Posting Detail Information
      
      
      
      
      Posting Date
      02/15/2023
      
      
      
      
      Beginning Review Date
      02/20/2023
      
      
      
      
      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
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      Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
      https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/13959
      
      
      
      
      Additional Posting Information
      
      PLEASE NOTE: Applicants for this position MUST apply to the JMU Sport and Recreation Leadership master's degree program BEFORE applying for this GA position. If you only apply to for this GA position without applying to the Sport and Recreation Leadership master's degree program, your GA application will NOT be considered. If you have any questions about this requirement, contact Ben Carr at .
      Stipend: $8,898,
      Tuition: Full-tuition waiver
      Start Date: 8/10/2023 Ending Date: 5/9/2024
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      

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