Graduate Assistant for UREC: Fitness and Wellness/Competitive Sports (Beg Fall 2026)

Graduate Assistant for UREC: Fitness and Wellness/Competitive Sports (Beg Fall 2026) Location: UWG Recruiting Location Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Part‑Time Job ID: 297591 Job Summary The responsibilities for this position include the following: Program Development and Implementation (50%) Provides supervision and leadership for up to 20 undergraduates in the areas of programming, promotion, scheduling, and evaluation of various fitness programs Assesses program effectiveness through student, staff, and faculty feedback, and provides solutions for continuous improvement to keep patrons engaged Assists the Assistant Director of Programs in recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating student officials, program assistants, fitness instructors, and supervisors Student Engagement and Support (30%) Oversees a Group Fitness team of up to 20 undergraduates, responsible for leading all group fitness classes offered each semester Evaluates class offerings twice a semester and makes recommendations for the next schedule of offerings, utilizing participation statistics and direct participant/instructor feedback Engages students through marketing and communication strategies to increase awareness and participation in wellness programs Collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to create new initiatives that bring other department areas together to promote sports and wellness Develops, implements, and analyzes satisfaction and performance surveys for student participants to create programs that are more in line with student interests Administrative Responsibilities (20%) Assists in the development of new Fitness and Wellness programs and activities, including participant rules, personal trainer/group fitness trainer policies, and the daily administration of each individual program (Group Fitness, Personal Training, Small Group Training, Functional Training) Creates and schedules approximately 40 Group Fitness classes per week Hires, manages, trains, evaluates, and mentors a Group Fitness Instructor team of approximately 20 student employees In conjunction with the Assistant Director, completes a monthly budget reconciliation for student wages and operational expenses and a monthly report highlighting updates, areas for improvement, personnel training and development, and other statistical information Required Qualifications Fully admitted to a graduate degree program at UWG (students admitted provisionally are not eligible for assistantship positions) Bachelor's degree in Education, Recreation, Sport Management, Business Management, or a related field Enrolled full‑time in a UWG graduate program during the assistantship period Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all graduate coursework and must remain in good academic standing Meet eligibility requirements for employment in the United States Practical experience in outdoor recreation, collegiate recreation, or experiential education practices Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population, including students, faculty, staff, and the community Motivated, enthusiastic, and attentive to detail CPR/AED/First Aid Certifications Preferred Qualifications Two years of collegiate outdoor recreation program experience Must complete a national fitness certification through ACSM, ACE, AFAA, or NASM in the first 6 months Experience utilizing recreation management software Licensed driver Proposed Salary A monthly stipend of $1,000.00 per month A tuition waiver, reducing graduate tuition to $25 per semester plus mandatory fees while employed in the assistantship Required Documents to Attach Resume Cover letter UWG Graduate School acceptance letter Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during programs, events, and facility supervision Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach while assisting with program setup, equipment organization, and facility operations Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds Ability to move throughout multiple areas of the recreation facility and outdoor fields as needed Ability to work in an active, fast‑paced recreation environment while maintaining physical engagement throughout shifts Equal Employment Opportunity Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). 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