Graduate Student Employee- Campus Recreation- Intramurals Graduate Assistant (Fall 2026 Start)

Assistant (Fall 2026 Start)

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Title Graduate Student Employee- Campus Recreation- Intramurals Graduate Assistant (Fall 2026 Start) Employee Class Graduate Assistant College Work Study Position No Department Campus Recreation Division Division of Student Affairs Hours per week 28 Hiring Rate Graduate Assistants will receive $10,000 for a 10-month appointment (divided and paid bi-weekly) and a scholarship of $6,000 ($3,000 each semester). Registration to the state and national NIRSA conferences will be paid. Summer employment is available. Health and optional insurance benefits may be available. Preferred Student Classification Graduate Student Nature & Purpose of Position Job Summary: The Graduate Assistant for Intramural Sports and Club Sports is responsible for assisting with the organization and administration of a comprehensive Intramural Sports and Club Sports program. Supervision: This position reports to the Assistant Director of Intramural Sports and the Assistant Director of Club Sports. This position helps supervise the day- to-day operations of the assigned program areas and provides day-to-day direction, guidance and supervision to the students assigned to support the recreational sports programs in the assigned program areas.

Primary Duties: May include but are not limited to the following:Assist in guiding the Campus Recreation Department in a manner that is consistent with the goals of the department, Division of Student Affairs, and the mission of Sam Houston State University; recruit, train, supervise and evaluate student staff; supervise Intramural events and Club Sport events during the evening and on weekends; assist with marketing and promoting the Intramural Sports Program and Club Sports Program; evaluate and recommend changes for Intramural Sports activities and staff and Club Sports activities and staff as needed; develop and conduct officials' training clinics; create leagues and schedules for Intramural events and participants; field maintenance upkeep including, but not limited to, grooming artificial turf fields, painting fields, cleaning facilities, and preventative maintenance; assist with payroll processes for student staff; assist with purchasing, inventory, and maintenance of equipment; assist with scheduling and reserving fields facilities for intramural sports and club sports; directly oversee 3-5 Club Sport Teams; oversee the Club Sports Council; collect and track relevant information for clubs such as rosters, participation numbers, and results; provide aid to clubs in the development of philanthropy and fundraising opportunities; assist with policy development for Intramural Sports and Club Sports; other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Sport Management, or related field. Candidates must have knowledge/experience in recreational sports or sports management, strong human relations skills, and acceptance into SHSU graduate school. CPR/First Aid Certification preferred. Must maintain a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester to hold eligibility.

Other Requirements for the Position Open Date 02/09/2026 Position Number

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Contact Phone 936-294-1972 Contact Email [email protected] Contact Building & Room # Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary

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EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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