Graduate Assistant for University Well-being

Under the supervision of the Well-being Director, the Graduate Assistant (GA) for University Well-being assists in the management of wellness programs and campaigns in collaboration with campus and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing physical activity and nutrition challenges
• Coordinating well-being related programming, including:
  • Gannon Moves
  • Wellness Adventure Week Activities
  • Active work stations and ergonomics programming
  • Stress Less Week
  • Type 2 Could Be You
  • Summer CSA Programming
• Supporting operations related to signature events on campus and in the community, such as:
  • Step it Up Erie County
  • West BayFit
  • Well360 Rewards
  • Second Harvest Proxy Program
  • Wellness Write-in
  • Hunger-Free Campus Programming
  • Tobacco-Free Campus Programming
• Mentoring well-being student staff with assigned projects
• Designing and distributing marketing materials to promote programming
• Attending all wellness events prepared and ready to engage with participants
• Supporting and promoting the University’s Mission and philosophy of well-being

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Exercise Science, Public Health, Business, Recreation and Sports Management, or a health-related field
• Minimum of one year experience in wellness, recreation, or fitness center programming, operations, and supervision (preferred)
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to work with a diverse population, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community leaders
• CPR and First Aid certifications
• Ability to meet the physical demands associated with facility and programming

Skills

• Critical Thinking: Proactively anticipate participant needs, make quick decisions, multitask, and evaluate program effectiveness to adapt as needed
• Professionalism: Represent the university dependably, create polished and error-free marketing materials, and engage professionally with participants

Employment Status: Part-Time (10 months, 10 hours per week)