Qualifications: Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport Management, or related field.  Students must have knowledge and experience in the areas of recreational sports, strong human relations skills, and acceptance in the Lamar University Graduate program.  Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be in good standing with the university.  CPR/AED/First Aid certification and fitness certification preferred.

Responsibilities: Assist with the organization and administration of a comprehensive Fitness & Wellness program, manage daily administration of program activities, including correspondence with student staff and program participants, promote, market, schedule, train, supervise, evaluate and motivate fitness and wellness staff, assist in program evaluation and development of rules, policies and procedures, assist with organizing staff meetings and employee training sessions create and implement fitness area programs teach a variety of fitness classes, assist with Recreational Sports special events and other duties as assigned.

Application Process: Submit a letter of application, resume and three references to: Lamar University, recreational Sports Department, Attn: Fitness/Wellness, PO Box 10038, Beaumont, Texas 77710.      Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Starting Date: Spring 2008
Stipend: $1,000/month for a 9-month appointment with summer employment available

Qualifications: Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, Communications, Recreation or related field.  Students must have knowledge and experience in the areas of recreational sports, strong human relations skills, and acceptance in the Lamar University Graduate program.  Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be in good standing with the university.  Prior experience with marketing and publicity/promotions highly preferred.
Responsibilities:  Assist with the overall operation of the marketing area, including the management of production and programs, coordinate a marketing plan for Recreational Sports programs, services and facilities, communicate with program area staff to determine marketing needs, develop and implement new marketing strategies for Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, Summer Programs, and Wellness Program, promote programs and services and provide information to appropriate sources, produce departmental newsletter, flyers, brochures, and other promotional projects such as bulletin boards and banners assist with and update the departmental website, assist with Recreational Sports special events and other duties as assigned.
Application Process: Submit a letter of application, resume and three references to: Lamar University, recreational Sports Department, Attn: Marketing, PO Box 10038, Beaumont, Texas 77710.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Stipend: $1,000/month for a 9-month appointment with summer employment available
Starting Date: July 2008

Graduate Assistant of Intramural Sports

Qualifications: Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport Management, or related field.  Students must have knowledge and experience in the areas of recreational sports officiating and programming, strong human relations skills, and acceptance in the Lamar University Graduate program.  Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be in good  standing with the university.  CPR/AED/First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities:  Assist with the organization and administration of a comprehensive Intramural Sports program, manage daily administration of program activities, including correspondence with student staff and program participants, promote, market, schedule, and evaluate team and individual/dual sports, recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate student supervisors, officials and scorekeepers, assist in program evaluation and development of rules, policies and procedures, management and maintenance of indoor/outdoor facilities, update the website for assigned activities, assist with Recreational Sports special events and other duties as assigned.

Application Process: Submit a letter of application, resume and three references to: Lamar University, recreational Sports Department, Attn: Marketing, PO Box 10038, Beaumont, Texas 77710.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Stipend: $1,000/month for a 9-month appointment with summer employment available
Starting Date: Spring 2008
 

Official for Intramural Sports

                                                 Cricket
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Required Meetings: Click here for the schedule of the required meetings for Cricket.
Application Process: Click here for detailed information on applying for the positions.

                                            Flag Football
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Required Meetings: Click here for the schedule of the required meetings for Flag  Football.
Application Process: Click here for detailed information on applying for the positions.

                                               Volleyball
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Job Opportunities Catch The Spirit! Lamar University Recreational Sports provides a wide variety of possible employment for students.  Leadership opportunities as supervisors, Intramural referees, fitness instructor, rock climbing instructors, personal trainers, driving range attendants, helping  people use weight and circuit room, or being a lifeguard and more.   Jobs Available: Hourly Positions Stipend Positions (GA) Intramurals Referee Facilities Intramurals Scorekeeper Intramural/Sports Club Aquatics Lifeguard   Swim Instructor   Personal Trainer   Group Fitness Instructor   Fitness Room Assistant   Rock Climbing Wall Attendant   Front Desk Attendant   Marketing Assistant   Member Services Attendant   Game Room Attendant   Maintenance Assistant   Intramural Floor Hockey Official   Miniature Golf Attendant   Driving Range Attendant (GA) = Graduate Assistant