Graduate Assistant: Athletics Administrative Positions

University of Wisconsin Stout•Kenosha, WI

15d•$9,000 - $9,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is proud to offer the graduate assistant coaching positions for the 2026-27 academic year. These graduate assistants will gain valuable experience in Wisconsin’s NCAA Division II athletics department. The successful candidates will work a 10-month appointment for the 2026-27 academic year with the opportunity for renewal of a second year 12-month appointment. Each graduate assistant will receive a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend of $9,000, paid monthly. These positions will remain open until filled. Anticipated start date for the positions will be August 1, with the potential for a mutually-agreed upon earlier start date and summer employment. The athletics administration graduate assistants will also assist with the operations of the Sports & Activity Center and Wellness Center functions. To be eligible, students must be admitted to the in-person Master of Sport Management Program (MSSM) at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Appointments are contingent upon maintenance of minimum credit requirements and good standing in the MSSM program. UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community that’s easy to call home. Find out why! Available Position: M arketing & Fan Experience Event Operations Student-Athlete Success & Compliance Creative Content & Administration Strength & Conditioning

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience as a student-athlete, student worker or intern in college athletics, high school, professional sports or relevant equivalent experience.
To be eligible, students must be admitted to the in-person Master of Sport Management Program (MSSM) at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Appointments are contingent upon maintenance of minimum credit requirements and good standing in the MSSM program.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in marketing, events, facilities, academic services, graphic design, and/or video production.
Demonstrate the ability to be strategically organized and think innovatively.

Responsibilities

Marketing & Fan Experience: Coordinate and direct all in-game entertainment and promotions for athletics events. Assist with the development and execution of the marketing plans for all sports. Coordinate all grassroots/community outreach, partnerships, and campus activations. Assist with revenue generation activities and special events. Collaborate with University units on student promotions, events, and initiatives (i.e. Homecoming, New Student Orientations, Welcome Days, Parkside Day, etc.).
Event Operations: Assist with the coordination of game day and event operations for both athletics events and external facility rental events. Oversee operations of auxiliary functions including concessions and retail store. Assist with the coordination of ticket operations and sales both on gameday and in advance. Assist with facility set up, breakdown, and operational functions of events. Work closely with gameday and event staff.
Student-Athlete Success & Compliance: Develop and activate student-athlete development programming. Assist with NCAA compliance fulfillment and educational efforts. Assist with the athletics certification process. Assist with student-athlete mental health and wellness efforts. Work closely with RSAAC.
Creative Content & Administration: Lead graphic designer and video content producer for the department. Lead gameday creative content creation – home events and select road events. Develop short- and long-form digital storytelling – video, graphics, etc. Collaborates with staff, coaches, and sport programs to ensure quality and creative social media content. Provide support to the HKSM department and handle administrative functions for both HKSM and Athletics.
Strength & Conditioning: Collaborate with sport coaches to design and execute programming and schedule team workouts for each sport. Assist in providing continual education of student-athlete skill development and mental/motivating techniques for competition. Designs and implements strength and conditioning programs, which include power, strength, speed, agility, flexibility, nutrition, and conditioning for assigned team. Monitors, documents, and reports student-athletes’ progression. Collaborates with athletic training staff in development of rehab protocols for injured athletes