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Posted: 02-Apr-26
Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
Type: Contract
Salary: $1,500 per month
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The Department of Campus Recreation at East Tennessee State University is seeking one (1) Graduate Assistant of Fitness and one (1) Graduate Assistant of Outdoor Adventure for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The goal of our graduate assistantship program is to foster the development of up-and-coming recreational professionals by immersing them in a hands-on recreational facility. Graduate Assistants will gain knowledge in their primary program area, as well as student employee management and development, leadership theory, and risk management.
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Required Qualifications | All applicants should have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Graduate assistants must be admitted to the ETSU Graduate School, with priority consideration given to applicants pursuing a degree in Sport Management or Educational Leadership-Higher Education programs. All graduate assistants must be currently certified in American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid or obtain certification within 45 days of employment. All positions require a successful evaluation to renew for second year. Graduate assistant may work evenings, weekends, and during extended university breaks (fall break/spring break).
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Fitness (1 Opening) | 10-month contract
Reporting to the Coordinator of Fitness & Marketing, the Graduate Assistant of Fitness will assist with Campus Recreation programs pertaining to group fitness, personal training, and nutritional wellness programs.
Job Duties
- Assist with recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of fitness staff.
- Assist with in-service trainings including American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid.
- Assist in monitoring program spending and expenses.
- Track personal training revenue, trainer-client ratios, and personal training client session redemption.
- Input class schedules, program offerings, and special events in online scheduling software (InnoSoft Fusion).
- Teach group fitness classes or personal train in a one-on-one or small group setting.
- Assist marketing team with necessary materials and production of elements to promote fitness events.
- Participate in budget creation and payroll projection for fitness staff.
- Assist with implementation and program delivery of fitness events and seminars.
- Collaborate with campus-based members to schedule and deliver special events and reservations.
- Attend bi-monthly Campus Recreation staff meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in fitness and wellness programming that includes teaching group fitness or personal training.
- A certification in a group fitness format or personal training from a nationally accredited certifying agency.
To apply | Email a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three (3) professional references to Shaina Reins, Coordinator of Fitness and Wellness, at reinss@etsu.edu.
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Outdoor Adventure (1 Opening) | 12-month contract
Outdoor Adventure employs two (2) Graduate Assistants in Outdoor Adventure—for 2026-2027, we are seeking to hire one (1) position. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventure, the Graduate Assistant of Outdoor Adventure performs duties in the management of the trips program (including summer orientation trips), Outdoor Adventure clinics, the Buc Bikes program, the University Woods Trail System, management of the Basler Team Challenge and Aerial Adventure Course, the Indoor Climbing Wall, and the Outdoor Adventure and Rental Center.
Job Duties
- Assist with recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluation of outdoor staff.
- Assist with managing and implementing trips, Buc Bike, instructional, and trail facilities and equipment, challenge course, climbing wall, and rental center facilities and equipment.
- Assist marketing team with necessary materials and production of elements to promote Outdoor Adventure events.
- Assist with implementation of First Year Orientation Trips.
- Assist with design and implementation of instructional clinics.
- Collaborate with campus-based members to schedule and deliver special events and reservations.
- Assist with maintaining point of sale and reservation system (Fusion).
- Assist in the direction and maintenance of the University Woods trail system.
- Assist with in-service trainings including American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid.
- Assist in monitoring program spending and expenses.
- Attend bi-monthly Campus Recreation staff meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- One (1) year of experience as an undergraduate outdoor program staff or equivalent with experience in trip design and leadership
- Wilderness First Aid/Responder Certification (or obtain within 60 days of employment)
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and extended university breaks
Preferred Qualifications
- A portfolio that includes a demonstrated background in some of the following categories: outdoor orientation trip design and implementation, aerial or high-ropes challenge course, climbing wall (top-rope and lead), whitewater kayaking/rafting, bike maintenance and instruction, and trail building
- Experience driving a 15-passenger van with trailer
To apply | Email a cover letter, resume, the contact information of three (3) professional references to Eric Payne, Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventure, at payneeb@etsu.edu.