RSW Graduate Assistant
About The Position
The position is a 10-month role that includes a full tuition waiver for the Stetson school of business program and an $11,000 stipend paid monthly. There is also an opportunity for housing to be provided with this role if approved by Housing and Residence Life. Professional Development funding is also available. Offers for this position must be made in conjunction with acceptance into the Business program. The Graduate Assistant will report to the Coordinator of RSW and serve as a mentor and leader to all undergraduate student staff and assist with the Recreational Sports & Wellness department on the day-to-day operations. Overall, the Graduate Assistant will be providing Mercer University students, faculty, and staff with a positive, fun, healthy, and competitive recreational sports activities and programs. A majority of their responsibilities will pertain to the Intramural Sports and Club Sports programs, but may include other tasks in other programs such as Fitness, Aquatics, and Outdoor Activities.
Requirements
- Highly organized individual
- Proactive
- Completed two or more years of experience as an intramural sports official
- Ability to train and supervise employees
- Certification for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED or ability to obtain certification within the first month
- Maintain a satisfactory GPA in the School of business program
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the Intramural Sports office, including assisting with staff schedules, program events, and officials trainings.
- Recruit, hire, mentor, train, and develop undergraduate student staff (Student Directors, Supervisors, Officials).
- Collaborate with other campus departments (Residence Life, Campus Life, Student Organizations).
- Develop, evaluate, and enforce policies and procedures through consultation with professionals and staff.
- Oversee management of the RSW website and social media pages.
- Coordinate marketing ideas and presentations for the program.
- Educate risk management practices to student staff and participants.
- Provide a professional presence during RSW events, which includes nights and weekends.
- Assist in managing the department's budget with the Assistant Director.
- Lead CPR/AED/First Aid certification classes.
- Attend conferences and tournaments to promote the university and program.
Benefits
- Full tuition waiver for the Stetson school of business program
- $11,000 stipend paid monthly
- Opportunity for housing provided (if approved by Housing and Residence Life)
- Professional Development funding available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
