Graduate Assistantships

Qualifications

Position Description

The Operations and Rec Sports Graduate Assistant will split time between two responsible areas (Rec Operations and Aquatics personnel oversight). The Recreation Operations aspect of this position will rotate into supervision of activities within the exclusive recreational space of the Student Fitness Center and the shared recreation space in the Vadalabene Center and other auxiliary facilities (200,000 total sq. ft.). These facilities include a total of six basketball courts, 25-yard pool, two climbing areas, group fitness rooms, cycling room, multi-sport court, two informal fitness areas, a dedicated weight room, indoor jogging track, racquetball courts, multipurpose areas and member service stations. A combined workload of an average of 20 hours per week is expected with some early morning, evening, and weekend work required.

In Aquatics, this position will include student-lifeguard personnel management and other aquatics supervision duties of our indoor pool (25 yards, 6 lanes, 1-meter springboard). The responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to developing and conducting in-service trainings for 10-15 lifeguards; recruiting, scheduling, and evaluating lifeguards, assisting with student payroll, policy maintenance, and the equipment inventory/purchasing process as necessary. Prior experience is aquatics is preferred, but not required.

Application Process

Required Documents

 Cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript(s) and list of three current references with contact information.

Applicant Materials Are Received By

 Email: nrosale@siue.edu

 **All communications sent to the prospective employer should include the posting number for the position. 

Voluntary GA Applicant Data Form

This form is used to gather applicant data by the Office of Equal Opportunity, Access, & Title IX Coordination at SIUE. This information cannot be viewed by units hiring Graduate Assistants. Completion of this form is not required and will not impact your chances of being hired for a Graduate Assistantship. This form is NOT an application for employment. To apply for a Graduate Assistant position, follow the instructions listed in the posting.