Athletic and Recreation Facility Assistant PT, Adjunct

Grand Valley State University Athletic and Recreation Facilities Management seeks an Athletic and Recreation Facility Assistant (1 position) for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is typically a two-year position renewed annually based on successful evaluation after the first year of employment.

Salary and Benefits

$14,000 for a 12-month appointment, and full tuition waiver, and a parking pass.

Primary Duties

• Assist in managing and supervising Facility Attendants, Student Office Assistants and Student Building Supervisors at the Recreation Center, including hiring, training, scheduling, mentoring, and evaluating (approximately 60 part-time student employees).
• Coordinate and manage all functions of the Recreation Center Welcome Desk Equipment Room, including equipment inventory upkeep and replacement, first aid supplies, and manage the department's Lost and Found procedures.
• Create and maintain semester staff schedules using Online scheduling software (Humanity) to ensure the entire facility has coverage and assume responsibility for filling in when necessary.
• Support and enforce policies and expectations to student staff through the Athletic and Recreation Facilities Management Student Staff Accountability Program.
• Maintain the RecStar incentive program (employee of the month program) and implementation of other student appreciation incentives such as Student Employee Appreciation Week, Staff Shout-outs, and semester staff celebrations.
• Manage assigned events and competitions within, but not limited to, the Recreation Center, Fieldhouse, and Aquatic Center.
• Collaborate with other departmental Graduate Assistants & Coordinators to plan, execute, and maintain the Student Staff Committees (Student Staff Recognition Team, Emergency Response Team and Hiring and Training Team.
• Work with the Facility and Group Coordinator managing the Athletic & Recreation Membership program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt to unexpected problems & situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to work with diverse groups.
• Capable of handling multiple projects and strong time management skills.
• Supervisory experience.
• Must have or obtain within 30 days American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Certification.
• Must have or obtain within 60 days American Red Cross CPR/AED Professional Rescuer and First Aid Instructor Certification.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in recreation/facility management, higher education, or sports management preferred.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Nights and weekends are occasionally required. Primary focus are staffing and facility operations within the Recreation Center and Fieldhouse complex.

How to Apply :

When applying, please have the following documents: A cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact department contact Sean Snead, Facility and Event Coordinator, [email protected] . If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Application Deadline :

For full consideration, please apply by March 11, 2026. Application closes once position is filled. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

About Grant Valley State University

Grand Valley State University is a public university in Allendale, Michigan. It was established in 1960 as Grand Valley State College. Its main campus is situated on 1,322 acres, approximately 12 miles west of Grand Rapids. GVSU offers over 200 areas of study, including 82 undergraduate majors and 36 graduate programs that include 74 graduate emphases and certificate programs at the certificate, bachelor's, post-bachelor's, master's, post-master's, and doctoral levels.

At Grand Valley State University, we empower learners in their pursuits, professions, and purpose. The university enriches society through excellent teaching, active scholarship, an advancement of equity, and public service.

The GVSU Lakers compete at the NCAA Division II level and offer 22 varsity sports, including 12 for women and 10 for men. The university participates in and is a founding member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). The Grand Valley State University Department of Athletic and Recreation Facilities Management strives to provide the campus and surrounding communities with quality facilities and experiences that promote a healthy lifestyle through academics, competitive athletics, fitness, and recreation.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See . TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.