Graduate Assistantship - 0209-GA20 Campus Recreation

Graduate Assistantship – 0209-GA20 Campus Recreation

Position Type: Graduate Assistantship Pre-Professional

This form is used to collect application information for the Graduate Assistantship – 0209-GA20 Campus Recreation position. Please review the position details and eligibility requirements below before submitting your application.

This assistantship is governed by Graduate School policies on assistantships, workload, and eligibility.

Position Code	0209-GA20
Department / Unit	Campus Recreation/Division of Student Affairs
Supervisor	Scott Harrison
Supervisor Title	Associate Director of Campus Recreation
Supervisor Department	Campus Recreation/Division of Student Affairs
Supervisor Email	scott.harrison@oswego.edu
Term	Fall/Spring 2026-2027
Expected Weekly Hours	20
Work Location	Lee Hall
Can this position be performed remotely?	No
Compensation	Remuneration Compensation for the 2026-2027 academic year includes $13,000 towards tuition and stipend. A minimum of $7,500 must be allocated towards stipend. This position funding is contingent on final budget approval.
Application Deadline	May 1, 2026

Eligibility Requirements

To hold this assistantship, students must:

• Maintain a minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0.
• Be registered for at least 9 graduate credits during each term of the assistantship.
• Be enrolled as a full-time graduate student in good academic standing.

Additional eligibility or program-specific requirements may apply as outlined by the Graduate School and the appointing department.

Position Overview

The Department of Campus Recreation provides the campus community with services, programs, and educational experiences that promote student success and enhance physical, social, and emotional well-being. The department oversees the operation of five indoor facilities and numerous outdoor recreational locations. In addition, the department facilitates numerous programs, services, and events within these locations that support the mission of the department and college. The department is operated by four professional staff, three graduate assistants and over 100 student staff.
 

Key Responsibilities

The Graduate Assistant for Club Sports will serve as a member of the Campus Recreation staff and reports to the Associate Director of Campus Recreation. The primary function of the graduate assistant is to assist in the oversight of the Club Sport program. The Graduate Assistant is also responsible for the following:

1. Assist with the recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of club sport student staff.
2. Manage club sport’s staff payroll.
3. Assist with facility operations, setups and site supervision for club sport events and competitions.
4. Plan training and orientation sessions for club leaders in the areas of college policies, risk management, budget, leadership development, nutrition, social media, strength, and conditioning. The graduate assistant is not responsible for presenting on each of these topics. In many cases it would be the responsibility of this position to instead schedule a guest lecturer to cover the aforementioned topics.
5. Advise clubs in the planning, budgeting, and scheduling of their activities and competitions.
6. Assist clubs with travel, purchasing, fundraising, roster management, budgeting, inventories, league registration, and reservations.
7. Market and promote the club sports program.
8. Assist with risk management procedures related to club sport practices and competitions.
9. Travel with club sport teams when necessary.
10. Assist with the site supervision of Intramural Sports as necessary.
11. Participate in weekly staff meetings, assist with projects, and training sessions as deemed appropriate.

Required Qualifications

1. Full matriculation into a graduate program at SUNY Oswego by the start of employment.
2. Experience and interest in the areas of club sports, intramural sports, athletics, recreation, fitness, and/or wellness.
3. Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
4. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills
6. CPR, First Aid, and AED certificate or willingness to obtain the certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Marketing, video production and/or graphic design experience.
2. Prior experience supervising and/or training employees.
3. Prior experience with event planning.
4. Experience as a member or leader of a college student organization.
5. Experience as a member or leader of collegiate club sport or athletic team.
6. Experience with budgeting.

Terms of Employment:

1.    The term of appointment runs from August 15, 2026, through May 15, 2027, excluding academic recesses. The spring semester return to work date is January 20.
2.    The Graduate Assistant for Campus Recreation is expected to work 20 hours per week, excluding applicable academic recesses, during the term of appointment. Regular evening and weekend hours are required. 
3.    During each semester of employment, the graduate assistant must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
4.    The graduate assistant must abide by the rules and regulations of the College and model mutual respect and inclusion for all students.
5.    The maximum course-load is twelve credit hours per semester. Internships, practicum experience or extra classes that require a substantial time commitment will need to be reviewed for approval.
6.    The Graduate Assistant position is good for up to two years based on the length of the graduate academic program. 
7.    Failure to fulfill required job expectations in a satisfactory manner or violation of college policy will be grounds for termination or non-renewal for a second year.
8.    The graduate assistant will not be assigned to any duties, nor be subject to any terms that are inconsistent with the standards set forth by the Graduate Assistant Union (https://www.cwa1104gseu.com/).

Rights and Privileges

1.    Parking: Graduate Assistants are entitled to receive a free employee parking permit that grants them access to all faculty and staff parking lots.
2.    Penfield Library: Graduate Assistants are entitled to an extended time when borrowing books from the library.
3.    Sick Leave: Graduate Assistants are entitled to a maximum of five days of sick leave per academic year.

Behavior Expectations:

All time off should be cleared by the supervisor and made up at an agreed upon alternative time. Call or email the supervisor if they are unable to make it work.

List any Learning Outcomes related to the GAs Academic Program

• Coordination of Programming
• Ability to supervise student staff
• Problem Solving
• Ability to work and lead a team
• Ability to communicate with a diverse staff and user base.

Application Procedure

Complete the form below. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three professional references to Brian Wallace (brian.wallace@oswego.edu). This position is open until filled.