Graduate Assistant - Recreational Programming
Graduate Assistant - Recreational Programming
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10-04-2025
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$ 1000 - 1250
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10-04-2025
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3 positions available for Fall 2022 Purpose The Department of Recreational Programming will utilize graduate assistants to assist the professional staff in the administration daily operations and development of a multifaceted recreation program. Graduate Assistants will assist with student personnel management special events and various administrative duties. Evening and weekend hours will be required. General Expectations Adhere to Department of Recreational Programming mission vision and policies and procedures Promote and support departmental standards and programs Exhibit highest commitment to student development and customer service Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills and maintain a professional appearance for all assignments and activities Represent campus recreation and student affairs in a positive way and conduct yourself professionally while attending meetings collaborating with colleagues working with student team members or participants Demonstrate ability to take initiative problem solve consult with direct supervisor prior to handling difficult situations that cannot be satisfactorily solved independently Collaborate effectively as a member of a goaloriented team and meet deadlines Participate in program initiatives/programs and departmental special events committees etc. as assigned to you by your supervisor Maintain affiliation and involvement with national regional and state recreation associations Attend weekly meetings and collaborate with team members to complete tasks Work for the best interests of the students of Sul Ross and the department of recreational programming Participate in the special trips and events that the department sponsors which may include overnight camping or adventure trips Help organize support and maintain all recreational facilities Prioritize student wellness and safety in all programs General Responsibilities (may vary by position): Assist with hiring training scheduling and evaluating student team members interns and practicum students. Assist with managing payroll operating budgets reports coordinating projects program promotion and marketing budget reporting and analysis risk management facility maintenance program evaluation/assessment and analysis general program planning and development. Assist with the overall student and program development As directed by supervisor conduct weekly/monthly staff meetings and inservice trainings Assist with the development and of departmental special events Participate in departmental assessment efforts to continually enhance services Assist with facility supervision and operational responsibilities for all recreational programming facilities and programs Learning Outcomes To communicate concepts and instructions efficiently and articulately to a variety of communication and learning styles To integrate contextual knowledge into practical applications by developing organized processes for managing crisis enforcing policies and diffusing conflict To acquire and apply appropriate leadership models when interacting with coworkers students and participants developing personal responsibility for your relationships and actions To demonstrate the ability to set specific measurable achievable relevant and timely objectives to accomplish goals stay motivated and manage personal academic and work responsibilities To display the ability to interact facilitate and lead a variety of groups and individuals from a variety of diverse backgrounds To express the importance of commitment ethics values integrity and contributions to being a successful team member Technical skills needed to run an effective recreation and outdoor program Skills Acquired Professionalism and Leadership Personnel Management Risk and crisis management Time management Communication skills Critical thinking informed reasoning and problem solving Program planning and implementation Group facilitation skills While all graduate assistants will get experience in a variety of areas and work as a collaborative team positions will be given a specific area of responsibility. These include physical fitness and recreational facilities campus recreational programming club sports and intramurals and outdoor and adventure programming and marketing. We are looking for individuals with experience and passion for one or more of these areas. Throughout the interview process it will be determined which applicant will be hired for area specific area.
Other Information
If you have questions about these positions please contact Kara Poole Director of Recreational Programming Position is eligible for a 50 housing scholarship. Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before eligible new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual job related qualifications and without consideration of race creed color sex religion age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including but not necessarily limited to recruitment hiring training upgrading promotion demotion termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice files a charge testifies assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence domestic violence sexual and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in OnCampus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an OnCampus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy you can contact the Office of Student Life located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by callingor emailing
3 positions available for Fall 2022 Purpose The Department of Recreational Programming will utilize graduate assistants to assist the professional staff in the administration daily operations and development of a multifaceted recreation program. Graduate Assistants will assist with student personnel management special events and various administrative duties. Evening and weekend hours will be required. General Expectations Adhere to Department of Recreational Programming mission vision and policies and procedures Promote and support departmental standards and programs Exhibit highest commitment to student development and customer service Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills and maintain a professional appearance for all assignments and activities Represent campus recreation and student affairs in a positive way and conduct yourself professionally while attending meetings collaborating with colleagues working with student team members or participants Demonstrate ability to take initiative problem solve consult with direct supervisor prior to handling difficult situations that cannot be satisfactorily solved independently Collaborate effectively as a member of a goaloriented team and meet deadlines Participate in program initiatives/programs and departmental special events committees etc. as assigned to you by your supervisor Maintain affiliation and involvement with national regional and state recreation associations Attend weekly meetings and collaborate with team members to complete tasks Work for the best interests of the students of Sul Ross and the department of recreational programming Participate in the special trips and events that the department sponsors which may include overnight camping or adventure trips Help organize support and maintain all recreational facilities Prioritize student wellness and safety in all programs General Responsibilities (may vary by position): Assist with hiring training scheduling and evaluating student team members interns and practicum students. Assist with managing payroll operating budgets reports coordinating projects program promotion and marketing budget reporting and analysis risk management facility maintenance program evaluation/assessment and analysis general program planning and development. Assist with the overall student and program development As directed by supervisor conduct weekly/monthly staff meetings and inservice trainings Assist with the development and of departmental special events Participate in departmental assessment efforts to continually enhance services Assist with facility supervision and operational responsibilities for all recreational programming facilities and programs Learning Outcomes To communicate concepts and instructions efficiently and articulately to a variety of communication and learning styles To integrate contextual knowledge into practical applications by developing organized processes for managing crisis enforcing policies and diffusing conflict To acquire and apply appropriate leadership models when interacting with coworkers students and participants developing personal responsibility for your relationships and actions To demonstrate the ability to set specific measurable achievable relevant and timely objectives to accomplish goals stay motivated and manage personal academic and work responsibilities To display the ability to interact facilitate and lead a variety of groups and individuals from a variety of diverse backgrounds To express the importance of commitment ethics values integrity and contributions to being a successful team member Technical skills needed to run an effective recreation and outdoor program Skills Acquired Professionalism and Leadership Personnel Management Risk and crisis management Time management Communication skills Critical thinking informed reasoning and problem solving Program planning and implementation Group facilitation skills While all graduate assistants will get experience in a variety of areas and work as a collaborative team positions will be given a specific area of responsibility. These include physical fitness and recreational facilities campus recreational programming club sports and intramurals and outdoor and adventure programming and marketing. We are looking for individuals with experience and passion for one or more of these areas. Throughout the interview process it will be determined which applicant will be hired for area specific area.
Other Information
If you have questions about these positions please contact Kara Poole Director of Recreational Programming Position is eligible for a 50 housing scholarship. Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before eligible new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual job related qualifications and without consideration of race creed color sex religion age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including but not necessarily limited to recruitment hiring training upgrading promotion demotion termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice files a charge testifies assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence domestic violence sexual and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in OnCampus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an OnCampus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy you can contact the Office of Student Life located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by callingor emailing
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