University Recreation Graduate Assistant Fitness

Overview

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Closing Date: 03/14/2026

Type of Position: Graduate Assistant

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution with a strong focus on education, research, and outreach. The campus is located in Fayetteville, a community with a growing economy and focus on arts and quality of life. The university offers a benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement options with university contributions.

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Department:
Fitness & Wellness

The University Recreation Fitness Graduate Assistant will assist the Assistant Director of Fitness with overseeing the daily functions of the personal training program, ensure efficient service delivery and a positive member experience. This position will supervise and manage a team of 10+ personal trainers, providing guidance to enhance performance. Responsibilities include administering fitness programs and maintaining records related to program participation and staff schedules.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is essential, as is the ability to maintain collegial working relationships.

This position will help develop UA Career-Ready skills such as critical thinking, leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and technology.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Admission to a graduate degree program prior to employment (GPA and GRE requirements are program specific and must be met prior to admission)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or currently completing a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Recreation, Kinesiology, or a related field
• Current personal training and/or group fitness certification from an accredited organization (e.g., ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NASM)
• Experience working in a Campus Recreation setting as a student employee
• Experience in 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service, and supervisory skills
• Strong organization and time management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Ability to foster equitable participation and address issues of oppression, privilege, and power
• Sense of agency and social responsibility that includes others and the community

Federal Work Study Requirement: Federal Work Study award not required

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

• Pediatric & Adult First Aid, CPR, and AED…