Job Summary/Basic Function

The Maryville Club Sports Graduate Assistant will work closely with the Coordinator of
Facilities and Game Management and play an essential role in producing and cultivating an
enjoyable experience for Maryville University students as they participate in numerous
recreational offerings. This position provides direct support in the planning and supervision of
the Maryville intramural sports program as well as the administration of diverse, student-run
sport and recreational clubs.

Essential Duties:

• Coordinate activities associated with team and individual activities and programs for sport clubs
  and intramurals.
• Educate and display a thorough knowledge of departmental policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate promotion and marketing campaigns for the intramural
  sports and sport clubs program.
• Assist in scheduling the use of intramural sports and sport clubs indoor and outdoor activity
  spaces.
• Assist in the training, scheduling, and evaluating of student staff members.
• Assist and coordinate the set-up, execution, and breakdown of Maryville home contests.
• Serve as a role model and public relations figure for the Maryville student body.
  
  

Learning Outcomes:

1. 1. With an ever increasing number of athletic teams, more and more assistance is required to host home games across many different locations with a high standard of professionalism. The graduate assistant provides invaluable support to the entire department of athletics, especially with more events occurring at concurrent times. The GA would directly oversee many game day setup duties and effective execution of events.
   2. Develop communication skills
   3. Understanding of game day needs and protocols
   4. Collaboration with coaches, staff and student-employees
   5. Ability to be a self starter

Compensation:

1. Stipend for the academic year: $3000
2. Tuition award for the academic year: 12 credits/$9,288

The award is based on 20 hours per week for 15 weeks each semester.  It is expected that students earn their credit hours in the fall and spring semesters by being enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours each semester.  Credits must be earned by May 31 each year.  Tuition waiver does not cover fees, private music lessons, books, or OneCard charges.  Students will receive ½ of their annual stipend during the Fall semester and ½ of their annual stipend during the Spring semester.  Each semester, the stipend will be divided into 8 payments.  Fall stipends are paid on or about September 15-December 31.  Spring stipends are paid on or about January 31-May 15

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Admission to the MBA Maryville University Graduate School program
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communications skills
• Proven strong work ethic and ability to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.

Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.