Graduate Student Employee- Campus Recreation- Intramurals Graduate Assistant (Fall 2026 Start)

Job Summary

The Graduate Assistant for Intramural Sports and Club Sports is responsible for assisting with the organization and administration of a comprehensive Intramural Sports and Club Sports program.

Supervision

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Intramural Sports and the Assistant Director of Club Sports. This position helps supervise the day-to-day operations of the assigned program areas and provides day-to-day direction, guidance and supervision to the students assigned to support the recreational sports programs in the assigned program areas.

Primary Duties

May include but are not limited to the following: Assist in guiding the Campus Recreation Department in a manner that is consistent with the goals of the department, Division of Student Affairs, and the mission of Sam Houston State University; recruit, train, supervise and evaluate student staff; supervise Intramural events and Club Sport events during the evening and on weekends; assist with marketing and promoting the Intramural Sports Program and Club Sports Program; evaluate and recommend changes for Intramural Sports activities and staff and Club Sports activities and staff as needed; develop and conduct officials’ training clinics; create leagues and schedules for Intramural events and participants; field maintenance upkeep including, but not limited to, grooming artificial turf fields, painting fields, cleaning facilities, and preventative maintenance; assist with payroll processes for student staff; assist with purchasing, inventory, and maintenance of equipment; assist with scheduling and reserving fields facilities for intramural sports and club sports; directly oversee 3-5 Club Sport Teams; oversee the Club Sports Council; collect and track relevant information for clubs such as rosters, participation numbers, and results; provide aid to clubs in the development of philanthropy and fundraising opportunities; assist with policy development for Intramural Sports and Club Sports; other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Sport Management, or related field. Candidates must have knowledge/experience in recreational sports or sports management, strong human relations skills, and acceptance into SHSU graduate school. CPR/First Aid Certification preferred. Must maintain a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester to hold eligibility.