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UREC Graduate Assistantships
Assistantships include enrollment in an academic program and involve a minimum of 20 hours of service per week during the academic school year. Graduate assistants will begin work prior to the start of the school year and the position continues through the end of the academic year.
All assistantships are awarded annually and may be renewed by mutual consent.
Also included in all assistantship positions are responsibilities related to the supervision and operation of the University Recreation Center and satellite facilities. Some evening and weekend hours are required.
View the UREC Graduate Assistantship job descriptions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in related field
- Current GRE scores
- Formal acceptance into a graduate program (individuals may apply prior to admission, however, an individual must be accepted into a graduate program before an offer may be extended)
Stipend
- Approximately $7,382 for the academic school year plus full tuition waiver (for a maximum of nine credit hours per semester)
- Professional development opportunities
* Summer employment opportunities may be available in addition to the graduate assistantship contract.
Graduate Assistant Application Information
To apply for an assistantship:
- go to JMU Joblink.
- click on "login as applicant"
- click on "search job openings"
- under the position type drop down menu, click on "graduate assistantship"
- click on "search"
- select the position you are interested in, complete and submit application.
*Application includes JMU Joblink Graduate Assistant Application, cover letter, resume, and a list of three references. |
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Graduate Assistantship Positions
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Graduate Assistant for Adventure Programs
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The Graduate Assistant for Adventure Programs will take on a leadership role in two of the five areas of concentration of JMU Adventure Program (trips, education, workshops, indoor climbing wall, TEAM Ropes Course, and Adventure Equipment Center) and assist in remaining three areas as needed. Other responsibilities will include planning and execution of special events, supervision of employees, program risk management, leader training, and general program administration. Facility supervision and operational responsibilities for the 140,700 sq/ft University Recreation Center and satellite facilities is required. |
Sue Lowely, Coordinator of Adventure Programs, lowleysa@jmu.edu
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Graduate Assistant for Aquatics and Safety
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The Graduate Assistant for Aquatics and Safety will provide leadership to lifeguard and EMT staff. Coordinate the Learn to Swim program and supervise the Aquatic Instructor staff, assist in managing aspects of the aquatics and safety program, instruct CPR, First Aid and LGT classes, schedule all aquatics and safety classes. Facility supervision and operational responsibilities for the 140,700 sq/ft University Recreation Center and satellite facilitiesis required. |
Erin Erford, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety, erfordem@jmu.edu
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Graduate Assistant for Equipment Center and Member Services
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Co-coordinate the supervision, management, training and evaluation of manager and assistant student staff. Provide leadership to Equipment Center and Member Services student staff. Assist in maintaining and managing operation of Equipment Center, including inventory and budget processes. Facility supervision and operational responsibilities for the 140,700 sq/ft University Recreation Center and satellite facilities is required. |
Lorie Miller, Assistant Director for Member Services, millerla@jmu.edu
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Graduate Assistant for Fitness and Nutrition
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The Graduate Assistant for Fitness/Nutrition will co-coordinating the Personal Training and Nutrition Programs, Assessment staff and Fitness Center staff supervision and program development. Assist with fitness program operations. Facility supervision and operational responsibilities for the 140,700 sq/ft University Recreation Center and satellite facilities is required. |
Holly Bailey, Coordinator of Fitness & Nutrition, baileyha@jmu.edu
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Graduate Assistant for Group Fitness and Wellness
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The Graduate Assistant for Group Fitness and Wellness will coordinate Group Fitness and Wellness programs and supervise staff, as well as the UREC Massage Program. Assist with program operations including instruction of in-house group fitness training program, staff training and continuing education, budgeting and special events. Assist with hiring, evaluation and scheduling of group fitness and wellness employees. Facility supervision and operational responsibilities for the 140,700 sq/ft University Recreation Center and satellite facilities is required. |
Holly Wade, Coordinator of Group Fitness & Wellness, wadeha@jmu.edu
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Graduate Assistant for Informal Recreation
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The Graduate Assistant for Informal Recreation will provide leadership to the Informal Recreation and Special Operations program and staff. Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate student staff. Facility supervision and operational responsibilities for the 140,700 sq/ft University Recreation Center and satellite facilities is required. |
Bob Golson, Associate Director for Facilities & Operations, golsonrm@jmu.edu
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Graduate Assistant for Intramural Sports and Special Events
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The Graduate Assistant for Intramural Sports and Special Events will coordinate team sport officials training, supervision and evaluation. Provide leadership to the Intramural Sports manager staff. Provide leadership to the Informal Recreation staff and managers. Coordinate selected aspects of program planning and budget reconciliation. Facility supervision and operational responsibilities for the 140,700 sq/ft University Recreation Center and satellite facilities is required.
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Aaron Combs, Coordinator of Intramural Sports & Special Events, combsad@jmu.edu
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Graduate Assistant for Marketing and Development
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The Graduate Assistant for Marketing and Development will provide leadership and supervision of Marketing Assistant student staff. Manage the production of internal and external communication media to promote the facilities, special events, educational programs, sponsorship and/or development efforts. Plan and attend special UREC events and prepare web site content. Facility supervision and operational responsibilities for the 140,700 sq/ft University Recreation Center and satellite facilities is required.
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Kristin Gibson, Coordinator of Marketing & Development, gibsonkj@jmu.edu
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Graduate Assistant for Sport Clubs and Youth Programs
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The Graduate Assistant for Sport Clubs and Youth Programs will coordinate programming and scheduling of JMU’s sport club program, which includes 39 clubs and an Executive Council. Coordinate planning and preparation of all components for UREC’s comprehensive Youth Program (including summer activity camp). Involvement in the coordination of the UREC Alternative Spring Break trip. Facility supervision and operational responsibilities for the 140,700 sq/ft University Recreation Center and satellite facilities is required. |
Chris Jones, Coordinator of Sport Clubs & Youth Programs, jones4cr@jmu.edu
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For more information, contact:
Julie Wallace Carr
Senior Associate Director
wallacje@jmu.edu
James Madison University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,
and encourages applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities.
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