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Position Title:
Graduate Assistant: Athletics Administrative Positions
Job Category:
Other
Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
Ad Hoc Program Specialist
Job Duties:
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is proud to offer the graduate assistant coaching positions for the 2026-27 academic year. These graduate assistants will gain valuable experience in Wisconsin's NCAA Division II athletics department.
The successful candidates will work a 10-month appointment for the 2026-27 academic year with the opportunity for renewal of a second year 12-month appointment. Each graduate assistant will receive a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend of $9,000, paid monthly. These positions will remain open until filled. Anticipated start date for the positions will be August 1, with the potential for a mutually-agreed upon earlier start date and summer employment.
The athletics administration graduate assistants will also assist with the operations of the Sports & Activity Center and Wellness Center functions. To be eligible, students must be admitted to the in-person Master of Sport Management Program (MSSM) at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Appointments are contingent upon maintenance of minimum credit requirements and good standing in the MSSM program.
UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community that's easy to call home. Find out why!
Available Position:

• Marketing & Fan Experience
• Event Operations
• Student-Athlete Success & Compliance
• Creative Content & Administration
• Strength & Conditioning

Key Job Responsibilities:
Marketing & Fan Experience
The marketing & fan experience graduate assistant will report directly to the Associate AD for External Operations with duties including but not limited to:

• Coordinate and direct all in-game entertainment and promotions for athletics events.
• Assist with the development and execution of the marketing plans for all sports.
• Coordinate all grassroots/community outreach, partnerships, and campus activations.
• Assist with revenue generation activities and special events.
• Collaborate with University units on student promotions, events, and initiatives (i.e. Homecoming, New Student Orientations, Welcome Days, Parkside Day, etc.).

Event Operations
The event operations graduate assistant will report directly to the Assistant AD for Event Operations with duties including but not limited to:

• Assist with the coordination of game day and event operations for both athletics events and external facility rental events.
• Oversee operations of auxiliary functions including concessions and retail store.
• Assist with the coordination of ticket operations and sales both on gameday and in advance.
• Assist with facility set up, breakdown, and operational functions of events.
• Work closely with gameday and event staff.

Student-Athlete Success & Compliance
The student-athlete success graduate assistant will report directly to the Deputy AD with duties including but not limited to:

• Develop and activate student-athlete development programming.
• Assist with NCAA compliance fulfillment and educational efforts.
• Assist with the athletics certification process.
• Assist with student-athlete mental health and wellness efforts.
• Work closely with RSAAC.

Creative Content & Administration
The creative content & administration graduate assistant will report directly to the Associate AD for External Operations with duties including but not limited to:

• Lead graphic designer and video content producer for the department.
• Lead gameday creative content creation - home events and select road events.
• Develop short- and long-form digital storytelling - video, graphics, etc.
• Collaborates with staff, coaches, and sport programs to ensure quality and creative social media content.
• Provide support to the HKSM department and handle administrative functions for both HKSM and Athletics.

Strength & Conditioning
The strength & conditioning graduate assistant will report directly to the Head Coach - Strength & Conditioning with duties including but not limited to:

• Collaborate with sport coaches to design and execute programming and schedule team workouts for each sport.
• Assist in providing continual education of student-athlete skill development and mental/motivating techniques for competition.
• Designs and implements strength and conditioning programs, which include power, strength, speed, agility, flexibility, nutrition, and conditioning for assigned team.
• Monitors, documents, and reports student-athletes' progression.
• Collaborates with athletic training staff in development of rehab protocols for injured athletes

Key Job Responsibilities:
Department:
Athletics
Compensation:
$9,000 plus full tuition waiver
Employment Type:
Initial 10-month contract with a renewable 12-month second contract
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience as a student-athlete, student worker or intern in college athletics, high school, professional sports or relevant equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in marketing, events, facilities, academic services, graphic design, and/or video production.
• Demonstrate the ability to be strategically organized and think innovatively.

How to Apply:
To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload the following application materials with your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter - indicate which graduate assistantship you are applying for

Contact Information:
Adam Schemm, schemma@uwp.edu
Legal Notices and Important Information
Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)
Note: Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a "disparate impact" and is not "job-related and consistent with business necessity" in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.
Reasonable Accommodations
It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.
Parkside Crime Statistics Report
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.
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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.