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Campus Recreation Graduate Assistantships

Campus Recreation | Indiana State University

Graduate Assistantship openings for 2026-2027

• Member Services & Marketing (1)
• Informal Recreation/Facilities (1)
• Intramural Sports & Club Sports (1)
• Fitness (1)

Graduate Assistantship Stipend early August- early May $9,200

Graduate Fellowship/Tuition scholarship Level 2: $7,100/year

Graduate Assistantship contract will run early-August to early-May with a two year Campus Recreation assistantship commitment. Second year renewable based on performance evaluation of 1st year.

If a student’s bill amount is greater than awarded amount of the tuition scholarship, the student is responsible for the balance on their student account. Eligible expenses on the student account includes tuition and nonresident fees.

Once enrolled and hired, graduate assistants must maintain a 3.0 GPA in their graduate course work.

Candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree. Candidate must be accepted and enrolled into the Indiana State University Graduate School. Graduate Assistants must maintain all

graduate school enrollment and progression requirements to sustain eligibility. Confirmation of offer is contingent upon acceptance into Graduate School. Graduate programs of common interest are Exercise Science, Public Health, Physical Education, Sport Management, etc.

Graduate Admissions | Indiana State University

Graduate Assistantships Available

*Member Services & Marketing*

This position has direct oversight for student staff and assists with membership services/Point of Sale(Fusion)/event management and marketing/communications for the department.

Candidates must have 1-4 years of experience working in a Campus Recreation environment, priority will be given to those applicants who have experience working in facility, membership & departmental operations, staffing, & student development. Previous experience with the online scheduling program WhenToWork.com is a plus. Candidates should aspire toward a career in campus recreation or a related field. Previous experience with Fusion software is a plus. The desired start date is for this position is June 2026.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed until position is filled.

Please submit cover letter, resume and three professional references – including name, title, address, phone and email address of each via email to: Brittani Lee, Associate Director Operations-ISU Campus Recreation, Email address: brittani.lee@indstate.edu.

*Informal Recreation/Facilities*

This position has direct oversight for informal recreation student staff (station attendants/building supervisors). The position also assists with special event management and supervision for the department.

Candidates must have 1-4 years of experience working in a Campus Recreation environment, priority will be given to those applicants who have experience working in facility & departmental operations, staffing, & student development.

Previous experience with the online scheduling program WhenToWork.com is a plus. Previous experience with Fusion software is a plus.

Candidates should aspire toward a career in campus recreation or a related field.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed until position is filled.

Please submit cover letter, resume and three professional references – including name, title, address, phone and email address of each via email to: Abby Johnson, Assistant Director Campus Recreation, ISU Campus Recreation, Email address: Abigail.Johnson@indstate.edu.

*Intramural Sports & Club Sports*

Intramural Sports Responsibilities: Coordinate the training, scheduling and evaluating sports officials and supervisors, conduct student staff meetings, scheduling games and create league and tournament brackets via imleagues.com, assist with onsite supervision of games, market programs, facilitate student staff payroll, conduct sport participant meetings, update and enforce policies. Club Sports Responsibilities: Advise leadership of club sports organizations, provide leadership development, ensure risk management practices, assist clubs with budgeting, facility requests, marketing, and travel paperwork, assist with event supervision as needed, assist with the development of new sports clubs. Attend required Division of Student Experience and Engagement meetings/events and various university functions, maintain positive and professional attitude toward ISU and Campus Recreation, and assist with other duties as assigned.

Candidates must have 1-4 years’ experience in a Campus Recreation environment. Priority

Consideration will be given to those applicants who have experience officiating. Previous experience with the online scheduling program WhenToWork.com is a plus. Previous experience with Fusion and Fusion Play software is a plus.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed until position is filled.

Please submit cover letter, resume and three professional references – including name, title, address, phone and email address of each via email to: Chelsea Dolly, Associate

Director Programs- Campus Recreation, Email address: chelsea.dolly@indstate.edu

*Fitness*

The Graduate Assistant of Fitness is primarily responsible for supervising the daily operation of all Fitness Staff including Fitness Floor Attendants, Personal Trainers and Group Exercise Instructors. The Graduate Assistant will play a large role in educating staff to facilitate personal and professional growth throughout the duration of his/her employment within the Department of Campus Recreation. Candidates must possess strong leadership, written and verbal communication skills.

Candidates must have 1-4 years’ experience in a Campus Recreation environment. Must have experience teaching group exercise classes and/or personal training experience. Priority consideration will be given to those applicants who have experience working in fitness center environments and with student development.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed until position is filled.

Please submit cover letter, resume and three professional references – including name, title, address, phone and email address of each via email to: Chelsea Dolly, Associate Director Programs- Campus Recreation, Email address: chelsea.dolly@indstate.edu

About Indiana State University: Campus Recreation

About the Institution:Indiana State University has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Top Colleges and by the Princeton Review as among the best in the Midwest. Located in Terre Haute, Indiana, its pedestrian friendly and beautifully landscaped campus has earned a Tree Campus USA designation and has been recognized by Princeton Review as one of the most environmentally responsible college campuses.Located in the heart of Terre Haute’s downtown, Indiana State’s campus is within walking distance to local shops and restaurants. Situated near the Indiana-llinois border, the campus is about an hour’s drive from Indianapolis and within a few hours of other major metropolitan areas including St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati and Louisville.The Indiana State student body represents all 50 states and more than 65 countries and is among the most diverse in Indiana. The University is ranked number one among Indiana’s public and private institutions on CollegeNet’s annual social mobility index. There are more than 250 student-run organizations offering activities and entertainment throughout the year along with 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams, a first-rate student recreation center w...ith numerous classes and recreational sports programs, and a Performing Arts Series and University Speakers Series which bring national touring productions and speakers to campus.

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