The Department of Campus Recreation at the University of Mississippi is seeking a dynamic and talented Graduate Assistant of Intramural Sports & Sport Clubs to help us achieve our vision of being a flagship collegiate recreation program. 

Qualifications: Acceptance into the University of Mississippi Graduate School in pursuit of a Master’s degree in a related field. Students pursuing online graduate degree programs will not be eligible for a graduate assistantship. For a complete list of programs offered and application deadlines visit this link. 

Compensation:  Positions are all nine-month appointments (August to May) with summer hourly employment available. All positions have a mandatory start date of August 3, 2026. Assistantship includes an out-of-state tuition waiver and health insurance benefits. The assistantship tuition waiver will only cover the Fall and Spring semester tuition associated with "Graduate" enrollment status and graduate assistants would be responsible for any amount over that in addition to any summer/intersession tuition. View the tuition and fees estimator here.

• Master’s level assistantships: First year is a $15,000 stipend with eligibility to increase to $15,400 for the second year.

Note: The graduate assistantship tuition waiver only applies to Fall and Spring semester tuition associated with “graduate” enrollment status. Individuals will be responsible for any overages and/or fees incurred. 

Application Procedure:  All qualified applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, list of three professional references, GPA, GRE scores (if necessary for preferred program), and preferred academic program to Gabby Sokol at gesokol@olemiss.edu. Preference will be given to applications received by May 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted until position(s) have been filled. 

General Graduate Assistant Responsibilities:

1. Maintain a valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
2. Facilitate professional development experiences for student employees through the participation in the Student Employee Professional Development Curriculum.
3. Serve on one departmental committee and actively contribute to accomplishing set charges.
4. Assist the overall mission of the department by supporting departmental special events and completing other duties as assigned including evening and weekend work.

Position-Specific Responsibilities

Graduate Assistant - Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs: 

• Assist in the management, administration, and supervision of the Intramural Sports and Sport Clubs program.
• Facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of all offered sports and activities. 
• Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate Intramural Sport Officials, Sport Club Monitors, Supervisors, and Program Assistants.
• Responsible for the oversight and development of  multiple Sport Club organizations and their officers. 
• Assist in policy and procedure development, budget planning, league/tournament scheduling, and sport/event programming. 
• Provide on-site event coverage for both Intramural Sports activities and Sport Club competitions. 
• Support the marketing, promotion, and evaluation of the Intramural Sport & Sport Club programs.

Qualifications:

Experience in officiating Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Floor Hockey and Softball is preferred. Experience in Sport Club participation/management/supervision and adaptive/inclusive programming is also preferred.

About The University of Mississippi

The Department of Campus Recreation at the University of Mississippi is a dynamic organization that serves over 24,000 university constituents. The department strives to be a flagship program on our campus, in our state, and nationally in the field of collegiate recreation. As the largest employer of students at the university, the department emphasizes student employment as a high-impact practice. Campus Recreation also has a showcase recreation center that provides multiple resources for holistic well-being. The South Campus Recreation Center, which was recognized with a NIRSA Outstanding Facility award, opened in the fall of 2019. The 100,000 SF facility includes several innovative elements, including a 6,000 SF functional training zone (4,000 SF inside, 2,000 SF outside). The centerpiece of the facility is north Mississippi’s only indoor climbing wall. There is abundant fitness space (25,000 SF), three fitness studios, two basketball courts, a multi-activity court, walking/jogging track, a classroom with a demonstration kitchen, and a convenience store. Services for wellness education, outdoor programming, and personal training also have dedicated spaces. Two fields for intr...amural sports, sport clubs, and informal recreation are located adjacent to the facility. The Thomas N. Turner Center, which houses the natatorium, four basketball courts, jogging track, racquetball courts, fitness center, group fitness studios, and academic classrooms/labs, is a 155,000 SF facility that is centrally located on the university’s main campus. Outdoor facilities include the 12-acre Blackburn-McMurray Outdoor Sports Complex (includes 4 Intramural fields, 2 Sport Club fields, 2 sand volleyball courts, outdoor fitness rig, and 23-hole disc golf course), 3 outdoor tennis courts, 8 outdoor pickleball courts, the Rebel Challenge Course, and South Campus Rail Trail. Graduate assistants have outstanding professional development opportunities such as involvement in professional staff meetings, annual budget preparation, operation of two recreation facilities and multiple outdoor spaces, direct supervision of student employees, and leadership on a variety of departmental committees. Our graduate assistants have served in several NIRSA leadership roles, including national student leader, state student leader, and student lead-on committees. There are academic programs that suit a variety of interests. The department has excellent relationships with the Higher Education, Sport and Recreation Administration, Exercise Science, and Athletic Training programs and highly encourages graduate assistants to pursue practical, co-curricular educational opportunities. For more information, please visit www.olemiss.edu/campusrec The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

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