Graduate Assistant Sport & Recreation Leadership (Tony Britt Spotter Charts, LLC) Two postions

Working Title: Graduate Assistant - Sport & Recreation Leadership (Tony Britt Spotter Charts LLC) - Two postions

State Role Title:Graduate Assistant

Position Type:Graduate Assistant

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100624 - Hospitality Sport and Rec Management

Pay Rate:Stipend

Specify Range or Amount: 10110 (25/26 rate)

Is this a JMU only positionN/A

Is this a grant-funded positionNo

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionN/A

Beginning Review Date:1/21/2026

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 full-time instructional faculty.

General Information:

The Sport and Recreation Leadership masters degree program invites applications for a 20 hour/week graduate assistantship working with Tony Britt Spotter Charts LLC for academic year 2026-2027.

Since 2020 Tony Britt Spotter Charts LLC has partnered 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 gain professional experience in sports information technology and logistics while attending classes. This business located in HarrisonburgVA helps nearly 400 of Americas top sportscasters at 23 NFL teams 68 CFB teams CBS ESPN FOX NBC & NFL Network as well as most TV radio & streaming networks. Learn more at .

Graduate assistantships include enrollment in the Sport and Recreation graduate program (Sport & Recreation concentration preferred) and involve 20 hours of work per week at Tony Britt Spotter Charts LLC during the academic school year. Graduate assistants will begin work prior to the start of the school year (August 10 2026); the position continues through the end of the academic year the following May (May 13 2026). The position includes a stipend and a tuition waiver

Duties and Responsibilities:

Chart Delivery
Email finished charts to print shops ensuring accurate information
Follow up with the print shops via phone to confirm pick up times for the client
Communicate with clients regarding their chart
Update client profiles as needed

Data Entry and Verification
Update player bios as needed
Update depth charts of every relevant team on a weekly basis
Assist with final proofing of other data specialists work

Chart Production and File Management
Enter chart specifications for each client
Format auto-generated charts on company website to match client preferences
Assist with final proofing of other data specialists work
Export finished chart using Adobe Pro (provided) and save as a PDF

Qualifications:

Must be accepted into the Sport and Recreation Leadership graduate program (Sport & Recreation concentration preferred) at James Madison University
Bachelors degree required
Passion for sports attention to detail and spreadsheet skills useful

Additional Posting Information:

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 or need more information about this position contact Ben Carr at or Julie Wallace Carr at

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 at or 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.