Graduate Assistants

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

cynthia.klatt@uni.edu 

Terms of Employment:

• For the fall semester: 20 hours per week, beginning August 26, 2019 and ending December 20, 2019. Does not include the week of Thanksgiving Break.
• For the spring semester: 20 hours per week, beginning January 13, 2020 and ending May 8, 2020. 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 2019 - 2020 will be $5,284 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
• Experience assisting with program planning, marketing and implementation
• Maintain a UNI cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. A newly admitted graduate student must have at least a 3.00 GPA for undergraduate or previous graduate work of at least 8 graded credit hours
• 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, 2019 will be given preferential consideration.

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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

andrew.martin.uni.edu

Terms of Employment:

• For the fall semester: 20 hours per week, beginning August 26, 2019 and ending December 20, 2019. Does not include the week of Thanksgiving Break.
• For the spring semester: 20 hours per week, beginning January 13, 2020 and ending May 8, 2020. Does not include the week of Spring Break. 

Compensation:

• Full assistantship salary for 2019 - 2020 will be $5,284 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 UNI cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. A newly admitted graduate student must have at least a 3.00 GPA for undergraduate or previous graduate work of at least 8 graded credit hoursExperience 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 

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, 2019 will be given preferential consideration.

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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
Dana.Foster@uni.edu 

Terms of Employment: 

• For the fall semester: 20 hours per week, beginning August 26, 2019 and ending December 20, 2019.
• Does not include the week of Thanksgiving Break.
• For the spring semester: 20 hours per week, beginning January 13, 2020 and ending May 8, 2020. Does not include the week of Spring Break.​

Compensation:

• Full assistantship salary for 2019-20 will be $5284 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 http://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 perspective 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 UNI cumulative graduate GPA of at least 3.00.  A newly admitted graduate student must have at least a 3.0 GPA for undergraduate or previous graduate work of at least 8 graded credit hours.
• 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.

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, 2019 will be given preferential consideration.