Campus Recreation Graduate Assistant

PeopleAdmin • Naperville, IL

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About The Position

This assistantship gives practical experience to those interested in pursuing a career in recreation or athletics. The GA will learn about scheduling, facility management, and have the ability to practice leadership within the workplace. Students will have the opportunity to learn and practice their risk management and critical thinking skills in this fun, exciting position that works directly with hundreds of students per day. This position is responsible for assisting in the operation of the recreation and wellness programs, and therefore, should be skilled in organizing recreational sports and wellness programs that provides all North Central College students, staff, and faculty the opportunity to participate in wellness, recreation, team, or club sports while working collaboratively with coaches, athletic department administration, community education conferences and camps, physical plant staff, building/grounds staff personnel, campus safety, student-workers, sport management interns, and residential life staff. They will assist in the evening and weekend supervision for intramurals, fitness classes, athletic contests, and special events.

Requirements

• Driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate experience in the field of recreation or related field preferred
• Computer skills in Word, Excel, and web design are preferred
• Strong public relations skills
• Facility supervision experience also preferred
• Special certifications in personal training, strength training, aerobics, CPR , first aid and/or other sport/wellness related areas preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the operation of the recreation and wellness programs
• Organizing recreational sports and wellness programs
• Evening and weekend supervision for intramurals, fitness classes, athletic contests, and special events

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees