University Recreation Graduate Assistant for Fitness

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Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum 3.0 grade point average

• Admission to a graduate degree program prior to employment is required (Note: GPA and GRE requirements are program specific and must be met prior to admission)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or currently completing a bachelor's degree, preferably in Recreation, Kinesiology, or a related field of study

• Current personal training and/or group fitness certification from an accredited fitness organization such as ACE, ACSM, NSCA, and NASM

• Experience working in a Campus Recreation setting as a student employee

• Experience of assuming a leadership role within Campus Recreation

• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification and Instructor Certification or obtain upon employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of collegiate recreation and fitness programming

• Candidatemust have excellent written and verbal communication, customer service, and supervisory skills

• Skilledin organization and time management

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work collaboratively with others

• Ability to create environments that fosterequitableparticipation of all groups whileseekingto address and acknowledge issues of oppression, privilege, and power

• Has a sense of their own agency and social responsibility that includes others, their community, and the large global context

Additional Information:

Federal Work Study Requirement:

• Federal Work Study award not required

Required License(s), Training, Certification(s), & Background Checks:

• Pediatric & Adult First Aid, CPR, and AED certification or be able to obtain certification within40 daysof hire (UREC willprovidea certification opportunity, if needed)

• Required criminal background check

• Required sex offender registry check

Compensation & Benefits:

• $19,260 for a 50% appointed, 12-month master's-seeking GA position

• Tuition paid - A 50% graduate assistantship and six hours of credit class is considered full-time graduate status

• Optional - Partially funded student health insurance

• Employee Assistance Program counseling services

Hours and Schedule:

• The position is designed to be a 20 hour per week in-person commitment

• Weekly office hours are set by Graduate Assistant with flexible scheduling based on academic commitments

• Weekly office hours worked between 8 am-5 pm, with occasional presentations or events pre-scheduled outside of business hours

• Hours determined on a semesterly basis and flexible around academic commitments

• Mandatory GA training required in August, 1 week prior to Fall Semester classes starting

Employment Timeline:

Start date is July 2026. This position is eligible for up to two years of continuous employment as a Graduate Assistant, contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued academic enrollment

Supervision:

Assistant Director of Fitness,University Recreation + Wellness

This job will provide experiences to develop the following UA Career-Ready Skills:

• Leadership | Technology| Professionalism | Teamwork

• Ability to Facilitate Group Dynamics:Recognize the importance of group dynamics in achieving organizational goals andfacilitatinggroup dynamics byleveragingteam member strengths, putting team members in a position to succeed, collectively setting group norms, and resolving conflicts effectively

• Ability to Inspire, Persuade, & Motivate:Ability to use emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills through acknowledging others' needs, contributions, thoughts, and feelings with the goal of guiding and motivating others and improving the team's functioning and success

• Ability to Adapt to New Technologies:Explore,learn, and integrate new or unfamiliar technologies to support relevant,effective, andtimelydecision-makingand achieve strategic goals

• Abilityto Integrate Strengths:Ability to recognize theknowledge, skills, and abilities of others and integrate them into theteam'sperformance

• Ability to Demonstrate Dependability:Act as a dependable, diligent member of a work environment by being present, prepared, responsible for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions and showing attention to detail

Application Instructions and Required Documents:

Please contact Lauren Campbell at lc082@uark.edu with additional questions about the position

• Resume, cover letter, 3 professional references

• Application documents must be submitted in Workday

• Application deadline: None

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.