Working Title: Graduate Assistant - Sport & Recreation Leadership (Horizon's Edge Sports Campus)

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Position Status: Part-Time

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100624 - Hospitality, Sport and Rec Management

Pay Rate: Stipend

Specify Range or Amount: $9,530

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

About JMU:

Mission
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Vision
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Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

The Sport and Recreation Leadership master's degree program invites applications for a 20 hour/week graduate assistantship working with Horizon's Edge Sports Campus.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants for this position MUST apply to the JMU Sport and Recreation Leadership master's degree program BEFORE applying for this GA position. If you only apply to for this GA position without applying to the Sport and Recreation Leadership master's degree program, your GA application will NOT be considered. If you have any questions about this requirement, contact Ben Carr at carrbh@jmu.edu.
Horizon's Edge Sports Campus is partnering with the James Madison University Sport and Recreation Leadership Master's degree program to offer this graduate assistant position. This is a unique experience where students will work with Horizon's Edge Sports Campus to gain professional experience in facility, program and event management and attend classes at James Madison University. The Graduate Assistant will take an active role in facility scheduling, facility management, and can practice leadership within the workplace. Students will have the opportunity to learn and practice their risk management and critical thinking skills in this fun, exciting position in a state-of-the-art facility and full-service sports campus.
Graduate assistantships include enrollment in the Sport and Recreation graduate program (Sport & Recreation concentration, preferred) and involve 20 hours of work per week at Horizon's Edge Sports Campus 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. The position includes a stipend and a tuition waiver.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Responsible for assisting in the operation of programs and events offered at Horizons Edge Sports Campus.
* Assist in organizing recreational sports programs that will provide participants the opportunity to participate in recreational play, leagues, or club sports.
* Facility supervision and operational responsibilities for the 90,000 sq. ft. facility and satellite facilities on a rotating basis (weekends); including student staff and participant service.
* Coordinate selected aspects of evaluation/assessment of programs, services and personnel as assigned.
* Lead supervisor of internship program.
* Coordinate and execute selected programs and events as assigned.
* Be an active member of the Edge team through representation on various committees and attendance at required meetings, professional development opportunities and special events.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:
* Must be accepted into the Sport and Recreation Leadership graduate program (Sport & Recreation concentration, preferred) at James Madison University.
* Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Recreation or Sport Management, preferred.
* Skilled in organizing recreational sports programming
* Knowledge of special event programming, preferred.
* Experience with supervision/leadership of undergraduate students preferred.
* Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
* Strong computer skills including but not limited to Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Proficiency in social media and website software.
* First Aid/CPR Certification, required.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Additional Posting Information:

JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

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