GA - Pre-Professional - Campus Recreation - Competitive Sports - Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

Illinois State•Normal, IL

2d•$2,025•Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Assistant will assist the Competitive Sports team (Assistant Director and Coordinator) in the overall administration of the Competitive Sports program, which includes Sport Clubs and Intramural Sports Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Design, deliver, and evaluate trainings, meetings, and workshops for club officers, IM officials, and student team members. Provide guidance for students in their Sport Club leadership roles, including assistance with event management, budgeting, and conflict resolution Plan and evaluate events including Sport Club Expo, Intramural Sport Championship Nights, Redbird Rumble, the Sport Club Leadership Awards, and other program-wide events. Manage one or more intramural sports including student team member training, registration management (IMLeagues), and maintenance during season. Coordinate and schedule on-campus club practices and competitions at various University facilities. Collect and verify club travel paperwork, waivers, and participation statistics. Hire and evaluate student team members in the role of Supervisor and Official Regularly review and revise the operating guidelines and procedure manuals Regularly utilize various software systems for scheduling, payroll, and event management, such as Connect2, Fusion, and Redbird Life (Engage) Assist with payroll and scheduling for student team of around 25-40 students using When2Work and Time Clock Plus Serve as an instructor for American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid classes for Campus Recreation team members. Develop civic engagement activities that address leadership development and community responsibility. Develop and maintain professional relationships between the department and many campus-wide organizations. Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the department. Additional Information Campus Recreation encourages the campus community to embrace fun and well-being through movement, challenge, and play. The Sport Club Program consists of 29 clubs and 1,100 student participants. Campus Recreation provides guidance and support for these clubs including leadership development and event logistics. Questions specific to the position may be directed to Beau Dill, Coordinator Competitive Sports, [email protected], (309) 438-3705.

Requirements

Applicants must qualify for admission to the Illinois State University Graduate School. Learn more about applying at http://grad.illinoisstate.edu/admission/.
Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/GA_Handbook.pdf
Must be a degree seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in one of the following programs: Recreation Administration, Sport Management, Exercise Physiology.
To be considered for a graduate assistantship, a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work is required. GRE may be required for some programs.
Must apply and be admitted to the Graduate School at Illinois State University.
Valid Driver’s License and/or ability to obtain valid Driver’s License required.
Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written, are expected.
Ability to work in a team environment and uphold our quality standards and values

Nice To Haves

Preferred areas of study include Kinesiology and Recreation (KNR), College of Business, College Student Personnel Administration program, or a related field.
All candidates should have an interest in recreation as a career and pursue a graduate degree within the School of Kinesiology and Recreation.
Experience in Sport Clubs and/or Intramural Sports, program management, or student development preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, deliver, and evaluate trainings, meetings, and workshops for club officers, IM officials, and student team members.
Provide guidance for students in their Sport Club leadership roles, including assistance with event management, budgeting, and conflict resolution
Plan and evaluate events including Sport Club Expo, Intramural Sport Championship Nights, Redbird Rumble, the Sport Club Leadership Awards, and other program-wide events.
Manage one or more intramural sports including student team member training, registration management (IMLeagues), and maintenance during season.
Coordinate and schedule on-campus club practices and competitions at various University facilities.
Collect and verify club travel paperwork, waivers, and participation statistics.
Hire and evaluate student team members in the role of Supervisor and Official
Regularly review and revise the operating guidelines and procedure manuals
Regularly utilize various software systems for scheduling, payroll, and event management, such as Connect2, Fusion, and Redbird Life (Engage)
Assist with payroll and scheduling for student team of around 25-40 students using When2Work and Time Clock Plus
Serve as an instructor for American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid classes for Campus Recreation team members. Develop civic engagement activities that address leadership development and community responsibility.
Develop and maintain professional relationships between the department and many campus-wide organizations.
Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the department.