Texas A&M University Department of Recreational Sports

is recruiting a Graduate Assistant for Intramural Sports for the

2026-2028 academic years:

Intramural Sports (1 Position)

Assist the Intramural Sports Professional Staff in the daily coordination and management of a comprehensive Intramural Sports program for the Department of Recreational Sports.

Typical Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of assigned intramural sports, including planning, registration, payment processes, scheduling, and evaluating
• Assist the program with recruitment, hiring and onboarding, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of student employees
• Support and encourage the concept of student leadership and development
• Develop and lead supervisor trainings and in-services
• Assist with disciplinary meetings/hearings
• Conduct equipment inventory and assist in yearly purchasing
• Assist with marketing and outreach
• Assist with risk management efforts and ensure facilities are suitable for play
• Ensure consistent and dynamic programming is provided each semester
• Assist with the daily operation of the Intramural Office including supervision of an office assistant and student coordinators
• Provide outstanding customer service and address needs of student participants 
• Serve on departmental, divisional, and/or university committees
• Participate in other opportunities available through interaction with a comprehensive recreational sports program
• Opportunities to collaboreate with other RecSports areas to gain broad experience in the field
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Experience and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree & Admission to Texas A&M Graduate School
• Experience working with college students and programs in recreational sports setting
• Experience officiating sports

Training

• Complete training will be provided by the Intramural Sports Staff
• Required to take the Texas A&M University Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) Training -211256
• Stay up to date on required state trainings

Environmental Conditions

• Weekend and evening hours will be required
• Outdoor exposure
• Occasional lifting of light items

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Application Procedure: Required application materials include: letter of application, resume, and three references. All applications must be sent via email to kandric@rec.tamu.edu

Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. For best consideration, application materials should be received by 5:00pm CST on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Priority will be given to individuals who can confirm submission of their graduate school application materials.

Priority for interviews will be given to individuals who can confirm submission of their graduate school application materials.

Start Date: August 3, 2026 (flexible)

Texas A&M University is committed to equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

For more information visit http://recsports.tamu.edu/employment

Wage, Benefits and Stipend Information

• Rec Sports will pay the in-state tuition, 9 hours for fall and spring semesters.  Non-Texas residents in field of study* that directly relates to the assistantship can apply for a waiver for non-Texas to in-state tuition.  In addition, summer tuition will be paid for 6 hours and approved on a case-by case basis. 
• Please make sure to research the qualifications and required deadline for applications.  Programs that our Graduate Assistants have studied under and have qualified for the tuition waiver include, but are not limited to:  Sports Management, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs Administration, and Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism.   Other degree programs will need to be considered individually by the Office of Graduate Studies.
• $21.00 per hour and 20 paid hour work weeks (approximately $1,700 monthly)
• 9  month position (can become 12 months position on case-by-case basis)
• University medical health benefits
• Travel/professional development allowance
• No state income tax
• Please note that all Graduate Assistants are responsible for paying their own fees.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Admission to the Texas A&M Graduate School
• The minimum requirements for acceptance into each specific program vary. Please make sure to research the qualifications and required deadline for applications.
• A few of the graduate program deadlines include:

Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education (SAAHE) - December 1, 2025

Sports Management (Face to Face) – February 1, 2026

Sports Management (Distance Education) – August 1, 2026

Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism – August 1, 2026

About Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University is a land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant institution located in College Station, Texas. The university is centrally located, approximately equidistant from three of the 10 largest cities in the United States (Houston, Dallas and San Antonio) and the state capitol (Austin). The university’s enrollment includes over 75,000 students studying for degrees in 10 academic colleges. The Texas A&M University Department of Recreational Sports is a department in the Division of Student Affairs. The Department's services include: aquatics, fitness classes, instructional classes, drop-in recreation, intramural sports, sport clubs, and outdoor activities. The assortment of sports activities and recreational facilities available promise opportunities for individuals to participate, whatever their level of ability or experience. The mission of the Department of Recreational Sports is to promote activity, wellness, and development by providing high quality experiences and facilities for the students and community of Texas A&M University.

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