Intramural & Special Events Graduate Assistant

3 weeks ago


Chicago Illinois, United States North Park University Full time
About North Park

Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world.

North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler.

Mission

The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.

Vision

Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city-centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with supervising the daily operation of the 68,000 square foot Helwig Recreation facility.

Assist director with coordinating and managing intramural sports.

Organize and hold trainings for officials working with intramural sports.

Organize and hold meetings for the captains on intramural sports.

Assist the director in integrating bridge events with other areas of campus and student life.

Assist director with planning tournaments and game night offerings throughout the school year.

Experience with Esports and sponsoring esports events.

Grow Esports programing through tournaments both on campus and virtually.

Develop and conduct non- traditional recreation activities to bring new students into the facility.

Assist in the hiring, training, evaluation, and on-the-job training of desk attendants, floor staff, and climbing wall attendants, and IM officials.

Develop and coordinate weight room and fitness center orientations including instruction on strength cardio equipment and safety issues for all members.

Ensure equipment is in good working condition and report issues to the Director of Wellness and Recreation.

Assist in the general maintenance and cleaning of the facility and its equipment.

Gather verbal and written feedback from students, faculty, and staff to evaluate the recreation center and respond to inquiries and complaints of center participants.

Develop new offerings for Intramural programming and special events.

Effectively market intramural and special events across campus to students, staff, and faculty.

Other duties as assigned by Director of Wellness and Recreation, Associate of Athletic Directors and Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Sports Management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Health and Physical Education, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, or related field is required.

Applicants outside of North Park University are encouraged to apply. Upon job acceptance, the applicant must be eligible/enrolled in a North Park University graduate program.

Experience in Esports, Intramurals, and special events.

Excellent interpersonal and oral skills.

Able to work independently and in teams.

Ability to handle details accurately.

Strong customer service orientation.

Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases needed.

Applicants must be able to work an untraditional work schedule (i.e. frequent nights and weekends).

Adult CPR/AED with standard First Aid Certification is required upon start of position.

Possess a clear understanding and personal commitment to North Park’s mission of Christian higher education.



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