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Job Description
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourages the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.
POSITION
Graduate Assistant for Dunlap Family Athletic & Recreation Center
LOCATION
Saint Vincent College
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Part-Time SHIFT:
-not applicable-
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT:
Non-Exempt Position Title:
Graduate Assistant for Dunlap Family Athletic & Recreation Center Reports to:
Manager, Dunlap Family Athletic & Recreation Center Primary Function:
The Graduate Assistant supports the daily operations, scheduling, rentals, and supervision of the Dunlap Family Athletic & Recreation Center. This position plays a key role in ensuring a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for varsity athletics, campus recreation, student workers, and external rental groups. The GA contributes to the College's mission by promoting student development, operational excellence, and high-quality recreational and event experiences.
Required Qualifications:
Degree in sports management, exercise science, business, marketing or related field.
Education:
Bachelor's degree Essential duties Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Dunlap Family Athletic & Recreation Center, including opening/closing procedures and facility readiness Monitor facility usage to ensure safety, policy compliance, and a positive experience for all users Support scheduling and coordination of varsity practices, recreation hours, intramurals, special events, and external rentals Supervise student workers during assigned shifts, including training, task delegation, and performance oversight Manage game-day operations for athletic practices and events hosted within the facility Assist with external facility rentals by supporting communication, logistics, and facility preparation for rental groups Serve as on-site supervisor for rentals when scheduled, including evenings and weekends, while understanding that primary supervision may rotate depending on staffing Coordinate event setup and breakdown for internal and external events, tournaments, camps, and community programs Ensure rental compliance with facility rules, safety standards, and contractual agreements Assist with rental logistics including communication with renters, invoicing support, attendance logs, and usage reporting Maintain equipment and facility standards through regular inspections, inventory tracking, and coordination of repairs Provide customer service at the front desk, assisting students, staff, coaches, and community members Collaborate with campus departments such as Public Safety, FMO, Athletics, and Events & Conference Services Complete administrative tasks including incident reports, maintenance logs, scheduling updates, and communication postings Support marketing and communication efforts for facility hours, recreation programs, and event announcements Participate in professional development and leadership training opportunities within the department Special challenges and environment: Frequent evening and weekend hours required Occasional outdoor work and exposure to varying weather Ability to lift 25+ pounds Extended periods of standing, walking, and facility monitoring Fast-paced environment with overlapping priorities and event turnover All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, and encourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.
PLEASE NOTE
Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances. TAGS position, shift, city, state
