Graduate Assistants

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Requirements

Candidates must have completed requirements for a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution and have been accepted or are making application to a graduate degree program at the University of Northern Iowa. Please see the job descriptions for details and application procedures.

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Intramural Sports Graduate Assistantship

Position Title: Graduate Assistant for the Intramural Sports Program

Reports to: Cindy Klatt, Intramural Sports Coordinator; (319) 273-5528; Recreation Services, WRC 101, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 50614-0201

Terms of Employment:

For the fall semester: 20 hours per week, beginning August 20, 2018 and ending December 14, 2018. Does not include the week of Thanksgiving Break.
For the spring semester: 20 hours per week, beginning January 14, 2019 and ending May 10, 2019. Does not include the week of Spring Break.
Punctuality, reliability and commitment required. Availability to work between 3:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on a Monday through Thursday basis, along with two or three weekends required. There will also be short meetings every two weeks with the intramural coordinator and/or director.

Compensation:

Full assistantship salary for 2018 - 2019 will be $5,176 per semester
Graduate Assistants may qualify for in-state tuition and fees
Graduate Assistants receive University holidays and do not work during Thanksgiving Break, Spring Break, or the interims between semesters
For more information on the Graduate Assistantship System and procedures: https://www.grad.uni.edu/assistantships/

Position Description:

Assist with the organization, implementation and supervision of assigned team sports, individual/dual activities, open tournaments, and meets (ie: softball, flag football, 6 on 6 volleyball, basketball, indoor track meet, swim meet, wrestling, etc.)
Assist with the recruitment, training, supervision, evaluation and retention of sport officials
Assist with creating and implementing marketing strategies for the program
Work with assigned incentive programs
Assist with the development of the annual Intramural Sports Calendar
Coordinate and prepare outdoor fields and equipment as each activity requires
Assist with ensuring undergraduate supervisors and officials are briefed and understand the program Emergency Action Plan
Serve on student advisory boards as necessary or required

Qualifications:

Must be a full-time, degree seeking student in a UNI graduate program (e.g., Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs; Health Promotion, Leisure/Recreation or other closely related field preferred)
Must be enrolled in 9 graduate credits each semester of assistantship
Maintain a Plan and cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. First semester graduate students must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00
Experience assisting with program planning, marketing and implementation
Possess strong interpersonal and organization skills
Demonstrate evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and to conduct oneself in a highly professional and ethical manner
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population
Experience teaching and facilitating programming
A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point
B.A. degree in Physical Education or related field

Application Process and Deadline: To apply, email the completed Application Form for Graduate Assistantship (available at http://www.grad.uni.edu/assistantships), a letter of application, resume, and email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) references to: Timothy Klatt, Associate Director/Recreation, timothy.klatt@uni.edu. Applications received by April 30, 2018 will be given preferential consideration.

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Operations Graduate Assistantship

Position Title: Graduate Assistant Operations

Reports to: Dr. Kristy Leen, Operations Coordinator; (319) 273-7167; Recreation Services, WRC 101, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 50614-0201

Terms of Employment:

For the fall semester: 20 hours per week, beginning August 20, 2018 and ending December 14, 2018. Does not include the week of Thanksgiving Break.
For the spring semester: 20 hours per week, beginning January 14, 2019 and ending May 10, 2019. Does not include the week of Spring Break.
Conduct Welcome Desk, Fitness Area, Health Beat, Weight Room, Mobile, and Rover shift visits

Compensation:

Full assistantship salary for 2018 - 2019 will be $5,176 per semester.
Graduate Assistants may qualify for in-state tuition and fees.
Graduate Assistants receive University holidays and do not work during Thanksgiving Break, Spring Break, or the interims between semesters.
For more information on the Graduate Assistantship System and procedures: https://www.grad.uni.edu/assistantships/

Position Description:

Assists with daily operations and management for the Fusion software system
Assist with hiring, supervision, and evaluation of Welcome Desk and Fitness Supervisor staff
Assist with creating and managing the work schedules for Welcome Desk and Fitness Supervisor staff
Assist with updating and managing staff training manual
Assist with Emergency Action Plans
Assist with the training and orientation for new Welcome Desk and Fitness Supervisor staff
Assist with maintaining personal records for the Welcome Desk and Fitness Supervisor staff
Assist with maintaining the inventory Welcome Desk check-out and sale equipment inventory
Assist with preparing quotes for equipment for the workout facility
Assist with operations and maintenance
Assist with providing information and processing membership/guest service requests
Participates in committee/departmental meetings for purposes of program planning and development
Assists with program assessment
Assist with Special Projects
Assist with operations and maintenance

Qualifications:

Must be a full-time, degree-seeking student in a graduate program (e.g., Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs; Health Promotion, Leisure/Recreation or other related field preferred)
Must be enrolled in 9 graduate credits each semester of the assistantship.
Maintain a Plan GPA of at least 3.00. First semester graduate students must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00.
B.A. degree in leisure, recreation, health or related field preferred
Experience assisting with program planning, student employee development, marketing and facility operations
Possess strong interpersonal and organization skills
Demonstrate evidence of competent writing and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and to conduct oneself in a highly professional and ethical manner
A working knowledge of Microsoft Office (required)
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population

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Outdoor Recreation Graduate Assistantship

Position Title: Graduate Assistant for the Outdoor Recreation Program

Reports to: Andrew Martin, Outdoor Recreation Coordinator; (319) 273-7164; Recreation Services, WRC 101, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 50614-0201

Terms of Employment:

For the fall semester: 20 hours per week, beginning August 20, 2018 and ending December 14, 2018. Does not include the week of Thanksgiving Break.
For the spring semester: 20 hours per week, beginning January 14, 2019 and ending May 10, 2019. Does not include the week of Spring Break.

Compensation:

Full assistantship salary for 2018 - 2019 will be $5,176 per semester
Graduate Assistants may qualify for in-state tuition and fees
Graduate Assistants receive University holidays and do not work during Thanksgiving Break, Spring Break, or the interims between semesters
For more information on the Graduate Assistantship System and procedures: https://www.grad.uni.edu/assistantships/

Position Description:

Trip, Clinics, and Activities Program
- Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First-Aid Certified preferred or willing to obtain before start date
- Good driving record
- University 15 passenger van certification training within 1 month after start date
- Assist with coordinating and implementation of UNI Outdoors trips and field clinics. Trips include, but are not limited to, rafting, kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing, hiking, caving, canoeing, and skiing. Clinic topics include, but are not limited to belay, lead belay, kayak rolling, trip planning, and backcountry cooking.
- Assist with the hiring and training of UNI Outdoors Trip Coordinators
- Manage Trip Coordinator Development Training Program.
- Assist with the development and implementation of campus-wide trip promotion through emails, website, and fliers.
- Coordinate outdoor youth camp
- Perform other duties assigned.
Equipment Rental Program
- Assist with management of the Outdoor Recreation equipment room including large reservations such as canoes, trailers. etc.
- Inventory, repair, and maintenance of UNI Outdoors equipment, such as tents, canoes, kayaks, stoves, etc.
- Keep an accurate record of all equipment.
- Assist with interviews, hire, train, and scheduling of UNI Equipment Rental employees.
- Manage rental of gear for individual and class use.
- Assist in providing bike maintenance for patrons.
Climbing Wall Program
- Assist with the interview, hire, train, and scheduling of UNI Climbing Wall employees.
- Assist in the general operations of the climbing wall.
- Assist with scheduling all climbing wall special events.
- Coordinate and instruct belay and lead climbing clinics.
- Maintain climbing wall participation records.
- Manage and organize inventory of climbing wall closet.
- Assist with the inspection and maintenance of the climbing wall, including routes, holds, and general wall structure.
- Coordinate and manage annual climbing competition.

Qualifications:

Must be a full-time, degree seeking student in a UNI graduate program (e.g., Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs; Health Promotion, Leisure/Recreation or other closely related field preferred)
Must be enrolled in 9 graduate credits each semester of assistantship.
Maintain a Plan and cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. First semester graduate students must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00.
Experience assisting with program planning, marketing and implementation
Possess strong interpersonal and organization skills
Demonstrate evidence of competent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and to conduct oneself in a highly professional and ethical manner
A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
B.A. in Leisure Services, Recreation, or related field required

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Personal Fitness Graduate Assistantship

Position Title: Graduate Assistant for the Personal Fitness Program

Reports to: Dana Foster, Personal Fitness Coordinator; (319) 273-5859. Recreation Services, WRC 101, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 50614-0201

Terms of Employment:

For the fall semester: 20 hours per week, beginning August 20, 2018 and ending December 14, 2018. Does not include the week of Thanksgiving Break.
For the spring semester: 20 hours per week, beginning January 14, 2019 and ending May 10, 2019. Does not include the week of Spring Break.

Compensation:

Full assistantship salary for 2018 - 2019 will be $5,176 per semester.
Graduate Assistants may qualify for in-state tuition and fees.
Graduate Assistants receive University holidays and do not work during Thanksgiving Break, Spring Break, or the interims between semesters.
For more information on the Graduate Assistantship System and procedures: https://www.grad.uni.edu/assistantships/

Position Description:

Assist with management of Personal Training program.
Assist with client intakes, perform body composition analysis and fitness testing.
Meet one on one with prospective clients to establish goals and review health histories.
Assist with scheduling Personal Trainers with clients.
Assist with evaluation of Personal Trainers.
Assist with marketing of the Personal Training program and Course.
Assist with workshop instruction, program planning, marketing, promotion and develop social media announcements for the Personal Training program.
Coach Personal Training clients.
Assist with the administration of group exercise programs may also be possible.

Qualifications:

Must be a full-time, degree seeking student in a UNI graduate program (e.g., Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs; Health Promotion, Leisure/Recreation or other closely related field preferred)
Must be enrolled in 9 graduate credits each semester of assistantship.
Maintain a Plan and cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. First semester graduate students must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00.
Possess strong interpersonal, organization, and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and to conduct oneself in a highly professional and ethical manner; and will have.
A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
Demonstrate evidence of competent writing and oral communication skills.
B.A./B.S. degree in exercise science, or related field with a strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, exercise prescription, and fitness assessment.
National Certification in Personal Training in American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), or National Strength and Conditioning Associations (NSCA) preferred.
Adult CPR /AED Certification

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For additional information, contact Tim Klatt at (319) 273-7120 or timothy.klatt@uni.edu.

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