University Recreation Graduate Assistant for Fitness

Current University of Arkansas System employees including student employees and graduate assistants need to log in to Workday via then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.

Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs for Students.

University of Arkansas Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for Find Student Jobs at UAF.

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through My Draft Applications located on your Candidate Home page.

Closing Date:

03/14/2026

Type of Position:

Graduate AssistantNo

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)Day Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations OEOC University of Arkansas () : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Department:

Fitness & Wellness

Summary of Job Duties:

The University Recreation Fitness Graduate Assistant willassistthe Assistant Director of Fitness with overseeing the daily functionsof the personal training program ensuring efficient service delivery and a positive member experience. This position willassistin the supervision and management of a team of10 personal trainers providing guidance and support to enhance their positionis responsible foradministering fitness programs andmaintainingaccuraterecords related to program participation and staff reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.

This position will develop UA Career-Ready skills such ascriticalthinkingleadershipprofessionalismteamwork and technology.

Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum 3.0 grade point average

• Admission to a graduate degree program prior to employment is required (Note: GPA and GRE requirements are program specific and must be met prior to admission)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or currently completing a bachelors degree preferably in Recreation Kinesiology or a related field of study

• Current personal training and/or group fitness certification from an accredited fitness organization such as ACE ACSM NSCA and NASM

• Experience working in a Campus Recreation setting as a student employee

• Experience of assuming a leadership role within Campus Recreation

• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification and Instructor Certification or obtain upon employment

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of collegiate recreation and fitness programming

• Candidatemust have excellent written and verbal communication customer service and supervisory skills

• Skilledin organization and time management

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work collaboratively with others

• Ability to create environments that fosterequitableparticipation of all groups whileseekingto address and acknowledge issues of oppression privilege and power

• Has a sense of their own agency and social responsibility that includes others their community and the large global context

Additional Information:

Federal Work Study Requirement:

• Federal Work Study award not

Required License(s) Training Certification(s) & Background Checks:

• Pediatric & Adult First Aid CPR and AED certification or be able to obtain certification within40 daysof hire (UREC willprovidea certification opportunity if needed)

• Required criminal background check

• Required sex offender registry check

Compensation & Benefits:

• $19260 for a 50% appointed 12-month masters-seeking GA position

• Tuition paid A 50% graduate assistantship and six hours of credit class is considered full-time graduate status

• Optional - Partially funded student health insurance

• Employee Assistance Program counseling services

Hours and Schedule:

• The position is designed to be a 20 hour per week in-person commitment

• Weekly office hours are set by Graduate Assistant with flexible scheduling based on academic commitments

• Weekly office hours worked between 8 am-5 pm with occasional presentations or events pre-scheduled outside of business hours

• Hours determined on a semesterly basis and flexible around academic commitments

• Mandatory GA training required in August 1 week prior to Fall Semester classes starting

Employment Timeline:

Start date is July 2026. This position is eligible for up to two years of continuous employment as a Graduate Assistant contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued academic enrollment

Supervision:

Assistant Director of FitnessUniversity Recreation Wellness

This job will provide experiences to develop the following UA Career-Ready Skills:

• Leadership Technology Professionalism Teamwork

• Ability to Facilitate Group Dynamics:Recognize the importance of group dynamics in achieving organizational goals andfacilitatinggroup dynamics byleveragingteam member strengths putting team members in a position to succeed collectively setting group norms and resolving conflicts effectively

• Ability to Inspire Persuade & Motivate:Ability to use emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills through acknowledging others needs contributions thoughts and feelings with the goal of guiding and motivating others and improving the teams functioning and success

• Ability to Adapt to New Technologies:Explorelearn and integrate new or unfamiliar technologies to support relevanteffective andtimelydecision-makingand achieve strategic goals

• Abilityto Integrate Strengths:Ability to recognize theknowledge skills and abilities of others and integrate them into theteamsperformance

• Ability to Demonstrate Dependability:Act as a dependable diligent member of a work environment by being present prepared responsible for your actions behaviors performance and decisions and showing attention to detail

Application Instructions and Required Documents:

Please contact Lauren Campbell at with additional questions about the position

• Resume cover letter 3 professional references

• Application documents must be submitted in Workday

• Application deadline: None

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Crouching Grasping Hearing Kneeling Lifting Reaching Standing Stooping Talking Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Balancing Feeling Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity:

Climbing Crawling Sitting

Benefits Eligible: