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Title: GA - Pre-Professional - Campus Recreation - Competitive Sports - Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Campus Recreation
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Graduate Assistant will assist the Competitive Sports team (Assistant Director and Coordinator) in the overall administration of the Competitive Sports program, which includes Sport Clubs and Intramural Sports Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
• Design, deliver, and evaluate trainings, meetings, and workshops for club officers, IM officials, and student team members.
• Provide guidance for students in their Sport Club leadership roles, including assistance with event management, budgeting, and conflict resolution
• Plan and evaluate events including Sport Club Expo, Intramural Sport Championship Nights, Redbird Rumble, the Sport Club Leadership Awards, and other program-wide events.
• Manage one or more intramural sports including student team member training, registration management (IMLeagues), and maintenance during season.
• Coordinate and schedule on-campus club practices and competitions at various University facilities.
• Collect and verify club travel paperwork, waivers, and participation statistics.
• Hire and evaluate student team members in the role of Supervisor and Official
• Regularly review and revise the operating guidelines and procedure manuals
• Regularly utilize various software systems for scheduling, payroll, and event management, such as Connect2, Fusion, and Redbird Life (Engage)
• Assist with payroll and scheduling for student team of around 25-40 students using When2Work and Time Clock Plus
• Serve as an instructor for American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid classes for Campus Recreation team members. Develop civic engagement activities that address leadership development and community responsibility.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships between the department and many campus-wide organizations.
• Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by the department.

Additional Information

Campus Recreation encourages the campus community to embrace fun and well-being through movement, challenge, and play.

The Sport Club Program consists of 29 clubs and 1,100 student participants. Campus Recreation provides guidance and support for these clubs including leadership development and event logistics. Questions specific to the position may be directed to Beau Dill, Coordinator Competitive Sports, cbdill@ilstu.edu, (309) 438-3705.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$2025 per month

Required Qualifications

Applicants must qualify for admission to the Illinois State University Graduate School. Learn more about applying at http://grad.illinoisstate.edu/admission/.
• Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at http://hr.illinoisstate.edu/downloads/GA_Handbook.pdf
• Must be a degree seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in one of the following programs: Recreation Administration, Sport Management, Exercise Physiology.
• To be considered for a graduate assistantship, a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work is required. GRE may be required for some programs.
• Must apply and be admitted to the Graduate School at Illinois State University. Preferred areas of study include Kinesiology and Recreation (KNR), College of Business, College Student Personnel Administration program, or a related field.
• All candidates should have an interest in recreation as a career and pursue a graduate degree within the School of Kinesiology and Recreation.
• Experience in Sport Clubs and/or Intramural Sports, program management, or student development preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and/or ability to obtain valid Driver’s License required.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written, are expected.
• Ability to work in a team environment and uphold our quality standards and values

Work Hours

TBD

Proposed Starting Date

August 1st, 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume & Cover letter

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

This is a 9 1/2 month Graduate Assistantship, with a contract period August 1, 2026 - May 14, 2027. Graduate Assistant is expected to adhere to the University Administrative Calendar. Two-year assistantship available, pending satisfactory performance

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 1, 2026 or until position is filled.

Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.

Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID, but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship, please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University ID, simply enter in nine (9) zeros (e.g., 000000000).

You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is not in session. Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions on work hours. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.

Contact Information for Applicants

Beau Dill, Coordinator Competitive Sports, cbdill@ilstu.edu, (309) 438-3705.

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.