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Graduate Assistant, Department of Parks, Recreation, Exercise and Sport Science

  • 496525
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Graduate Assistant
  • Closing at: Jul 3 2025 - 23:55 EDT

Title: Graduate Assistant, Department of Parks, Recreation, Exercise and Sport Science

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 24R000 - College of Health Sciences

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Retirement:   None 

Contact Person: Dr. Heather Adams-Blair

About the College/Department:

The Department of Parks, Recreation, Exercise and Sport Science is a dynamic department housed in the College of Health Sciences. The Department is home to bachelor degrees in Recreation and Park Administration, Exercise and Sport Science and Sports Management. The Department also offers several masters degrees in Recreation and Park Administration and Exercise and Sport Science with various concentrations covering the breadth of faculty knowledge and expertise. The Department balances career content knowledge with application and servant leadership opportunities where graduates are consistently exposed and involved in service learning!

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Graduate Assistants with the Department of Parks, Recreation, Exercise and Sport Science (PRESS) will assist faculty and department administration to fulfill the mission, strategic initiatives, and essential function of the department in a way that is congruent with their educational goals. The Department of PRESS provides graduate assistants the opportunity to lead, promote and advocate for our programs and students through instruction, service, and scholarship. Each graduate student is mentored and encouraged towards personal development in content knowledge and application of knowledge, inside and out of the classroom.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Enrolled in Graduate School at EKU
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Athletic Training, Sport Management or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Teaching, sport or fitness program experience desired.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: Yes

 

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

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