Campus Recreation Graduate Assistant

Eastern Illinois University - Campus Recreation has openings for Graduate Assistants for the upcoming academic year.

FACILITY OPERATIONS (2 available)

Responsibilities: This position offers the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of facility operation. Graduate Assistants assist with training, scheduling and supervising the student facility staff, supervise the SRC during evenings and weekends in the absence of professional staff, and administer daily programming and memberships in the SRC. All graduate assistants function as members of the professional staff and also participate in meetings, assist with policy and procedure revision, distribution and administration, and provide suggestions and feedback as part of the team. Each position is responsible for an additional task to be assigned based on the qualifications and experience the individual brings to the position. Possible areas of interest to be considered: marketing and technology, facility scheduling, student employment administration, aquatics, and equipment maintenance.

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FITNESS & PERSONAL TRAINING (1 available)

Responsibilities: This position offers the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects group fitness programming and personal training administration. The graduate assistant will be responsible for the administration of the Group Fitness Program, which includes scheduling classes, training and supervising instructors, maintaining all equipment and programming areas, and supervising the Fitness Instructor Training program provided through Campus Recreation. They will also be responsible for supervising the personal training program including training and supervising personal trainers, pairing clients and trainers, and administration of tracking software.

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Testimonial: What was the most impactful part of your time working with EIU Campus Recreation?

Testimonial: How did your time at EIU Campus Recreation help you in your current job?

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Stipend: $13,000 for 10 months; tuition waiver (in-state or out-of-state)

Dates of Appointment: August 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027/28 (**Preference given to those staying 2 years.) Student is responsible for university fees each semester.\

Application Process

**Applications submitted via BlueFish or LinkedIn will not be considered**

To apply: Please send cover letter, resume and references to Paul Noble, Assistant Director of Operations, pwnoble@eiu.edu. 

Applications will be accepted and processed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.  

For more information about EIU Campus Recreation please visit our website at www.eiu.edu/campusrec or check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

GENERAL Qualifications: Bachelors Degree with minimum 2.75 GPA; acceptance into the graduate school and program of study; preference given to candidates with an interest in Campus Recreation as a career. Positive attitude and willingness to be part of the leadership team in our RecFam. Information about EIU Graduate School programs may be found here: http://www.eiu.edu/graduate/..

FACILITY OPERATIONS Qualifications: Undergraduate experience in a university recreation facility; leadership position in a university recreation environment preferred; experience with ActiveNet or similar facility management software preferred; knowledge of employee scheduling and management preferred. Experience in aquatic staff management, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and student employee supervision highly encouraged.

FITNESS AND PERSONAL TRAINING Qualifications: Undergraduate experience teaching group fitness, preferably in a university recreation environment. Certification from a national organization as a Personal Trainer required. Familiarity with facility management software and knowledge of employee scheduling and management preferred. Experience in staff leadership encouraged.