Graduate Assistant - Recreational Programming

Overview

Job Title: Graduate Assistant - Recreational Programming

Location: Alpine

Department: Recreational Sports

Job No.: 999084

Posting Date: 08/18/2025

End Date: 08/14/2026

Until Filled: Yes

Salary: $1,000-1,250 monthly based on completed credit hours

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Sports Administration, Physical Education or related field.
• CPR and First Aid certification or must be certified during initial month of hire.
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 graduate course hours per semester.

Purpose

The Department of Recreational Programming will utilize graduate assistants to assist the professional staff in the administration, daily operations and development of a multi-faceted recreation program. Graduate Assistants will assist with student personnel management, special events, and various administrative duties. Evening and weekend hours will be required.

• 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 goal-oriented team, and meet deadlines.
• Participate in program initiatives/programs and departmental special events, committees, etc. as assigned 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.
• 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 in-service trainings.
• Assist with the development and execution 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.

• To communicate concepts and instructions efficiently to a variety of learning styles.
• To integrate knowledge into practical applications by developing organized processes for managing crisis, enforcing policies and diffusing conflict.
• To develop leadership, personal responsibility, and teamwork.
• To set SMART objectives to accomplish goals and manage responsibilities.
• To interact, facilitate and lead diverse groups and individuals.
• To uphold commitment, ethics, values, integrity and contribution to being a successful team member.
• Technical skills needed to run an effective recreation and outdoor program.

Reports to the Coordinators of Recreational Programs.

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