Graduate Assistant - Sport Recreation Leadership Rockingham County Parks and Recreation
Graduate Assistant - Sport Recreation Leadership Rockingham County Parks and Recreation
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Working Title: Graduate Assistant Sport & Recreation Leadership (Rockingham County Parks and Recreation)
State Role Title:N/A
Position Type:Graduate Assistant
Position Status: PartTime
FLSA Status: NonExempt: Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: College of Business
Department: 100624 Hospitality Sport and Rec Management
Pay Rate:Stipend
Specify Range or Amount:
Is this a JMU only positionN/A
Is this a grantfunded positionNo
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionN/A
Beginning Review Date:03/05/2025
About JMU:
Located in the heart of Virginias beautiful Shenandoah Valley the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington D.C. and Richmond VA. With a population of just over 53000 Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20000 undergraduate and 1900 graduate students with over 1000 fulltime instructional faculty.
General Information:
The Sport and Recreation Leadership masters degree program invites applications for a 20 hour/week graduate assistantship working with Rockingham County Parks and Recreation. The primary focus of this position will be to assist in the planning and implementation of a wide variety of recreational opportunities for the residents of Rockingham County. The ability to organize activities and events and communicate effectively with coworkers as well as patrons will be essential. Diverse activities will be offered to a wide range of ages interests and ability levels and will require a solid work ethic as well as a willingness to promote positive interactions with the general public.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants for this position MUST apply to the JMU Sport and Recreation Leadership masters 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 masters degree program your GA application will NOT be considered. If you have any questions about this requirement contact Ben Carr at
Rockingham County Parks and Recreation is partnering with the James Madison University Sport and Recreation Leadership Masters degree program to offer this graduate assistant position. This is a unique experience where students will work with Rockingham County Parks and Recreation to gain professional experience in parks and recreation and attend classes at James Madison University.
Graduate assistantships include enrollment in the Sport and Recreation graduate program (Sport & Recreation concentration preferred) and involve 20 hours of work per week at Rockingham County Parks and 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:
Coordinate athletic events; schedule facilities maintain records and files prepare reports.
Establish organize and coordinate all athletic programs including athletic leagues fitness and special events.
Aid with development of the seasonal activities guide that is distributed to the public.
Evaluate leisure needs of citizens and develop and implement athletic/recreational programs to meet the needs.
Setup facilities and prepare league schedules.
Prepare correspondence and materials to promote leagues provide information and produce league schedules.
Manage the seasonal daytoday operations of the Countys athletic/recreational programs.
Provide the general public with information on current and future programs registration fees and issue receipts.
Ensure the readiness of athletic fields gymnasiums and other facilities.
Assist with the scheduling of facility use and equipment loan.
Assist in implementation of programming and daily functioning of the Rockingham Recreation Center and Rockingham Park at the Crossroads.
Qualifications:
Must be accepted into the Sport and Recreation Leadership graduate program (Sport & Recreation concentration preferred) at James Madison University
Bachelors degree required
Additional Posting Information:
Stipend: $9816 (current year)
Tuition: Fulltuition waiver
Start Date: 8/10/2025 Ending Date: 5/9/2026
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:
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 an accredited institution or agency
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.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is 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 or expression 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:.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services ator 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.
Employment Type
Student
