Marketing & Fitness Graduate Assistant
University of Alabama, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Position Title:
Marketing & Fitness Graduate Assistant Compensation & Details:
Compensation:
$12,000 stipend for 10 months, with potential opportunities for summer work.
Tuition Support:
Full tuition waiver for in-state and out-of-state residents ( university fees not included ).
Professional Development:
Travel assistance for conferences and additional development opportunities.
Workload:
Average of 20 hours per week.
Job Description: TheMarketing andFitnessGraduate Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the development, implementation, and management ofmarketing andfitness programmingwithin Recreation & Wellness. This position includes oversight of group exercise classes,fitnessspecial events,andRecreation and Wellness’s marketing.The Graduate Assistant willassistinsupervisingand mentoringstudent staff, engage directly with participants to foster a culture of health and wellness, and collaborate with campus partners to enhanceRecWellopportunities. This roleprovidesan opportunity to gain valuable professional experience in program management, leadership, and operations in arecreationsetting.
Key Responsibilities:
Assistin the recruitment, training, and supervision of fitness floor assistants, group exercise instructors, and marketing student employees
Collaborate on the development and delivery of fitness and wellness programs, including fitness challenges, workshops, andspecial events.
Assistin the management offitness center operations, including equipment maintenance and facility cleanliness.
Conduct fitness assessments and provide educational workshops on wellness topics.
Develop and implement strategies to increase student engagement in fitness programs
Assistwith risk management and ensure safety protocols are followed during all fitness activities
Overseeallaspects of marketing for Recreation and Wellness, includingsocial media, digital signage, physical signage, and tabling efforts
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field.
Accepted and enrolled in Indiana University Master of Science in Recreation Administration (Online) Graduate Program (starting Fall 2025)
Certification in personal training or group fitness instruction (e.g., ACSM, ACE, NASM) preferred.
Experience inmanaging fitness programs and working with diverse populations.
Experience with marketing strategies and tactics
An understanding ofvarious marketing technologies (i.e., Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Social Media Platforms, Photo Shop, etc.)
Strong communication, attention to detail,and leadership skills.
CPR/First Aid and AED certification (or willingness to obtain).
Percent Effort: Note–Depending on the time of year, and Recreation and Wellness’s needs the following ratio of effort may deviate slightly from the assigned percent of effort.
Marketing – 60%
Fitness – 40%
Education Requirement: Please note that acceptance into one of the following graduate programs is required for this position:
Indiana University's Master of Science in Recreation Management
Online Program
For more details on application instructions and program curriculum , please explore the IU program website.
Deadline to apply is April 1 st , 2026.
Butler University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program
Online & On-Campus Program
Deadline to apply is April 1 st , 2026 for Summer and July 15 th , 2026, for Fall
Butler University’s Master’s in Sports Management program
Online Program
Deadline to apply: TBD
This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience while earning your degree in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
Accepted and enrolled in Indiana University Master of Science in Recreation Administration (Online) Graduate Program (starting Fall 2025) Note: GPA and GRE requirements are program specific and must be met prior to admission.
CPR/First Aid and AED certification (or willingness to obtain).
Experience working in Campus Recreation as a student employee
Must be able to start by August 3 rd , 2026.
Priority Deadline: April 15, 2025
Questions regarding this position may be directed to Craig Gosnell, Associate Director of Programs, at (317) 940-5993 or CGosnell@Butler.edu.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority consideration given to those submitted by April 13 th , 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
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Marketing & Fitness Graduate Assistant Compensation & Details:
Compensation:
$12,000 stipend for 10 months, with potential opportunities for summer work.
Tuition Support:
Full tuition waiver for in-state and out-of-state residents ( university fees not included ).
Professional Development:
Travel assistance for conferences and additional development opportunities.
Workload:
Average of 20 hours per week.
Job Description: TheMarketing andFitnessGraduate Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the development, implementation, and management ofmarketing andfitness programmingwithin Recreation & Wellness. This position includes oversight of group exercise classes,fitnessspecial events,andRecreation and Wellness’s marketing.The Graduate Assistant willassistinsupervisingand mentoringstudent staff, engage directly with participants to foster a culture of health and wellness, and collaborate with campus partners to enhanceRecWellopportunities. This roleprovidesan opportunity to gain valuable professional experience in program management, leadership, and operations in arecreationsetting.
Key Responsibilities:
Assistin the recruitment, training, and supervision of fitness floor assistants, group exercise instructors, and marketing student employees
Collaborate on the development and delivery of fitness and wellness programs, including fitness challenges, workshops, andspecial events.
Assistin the management offitness center operations, including equipment maintenance and facility cleanliness.
Conduct fitness assessments and provide educational workshops on wellness topics.
Develop and implement strategies to increase student engagement in fitness programs
Assistwith risk management and ensure safety protocols are followed during all fitness activities
Overseeallaspects of marketing for Recreation and Wellness, includingsocial media, digital signage, physical signage, and tabling efforts
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field.
Accepted and enrolled in Indiana University Master of Science in Recreation Administration (Online) Graduate Program (starting Fall 2025)
Certification in personal training or group fitness instruction (e.g., ACSM, ACE, NASM) preferred.
Experience inmanaging fitness programs and working with diverse populations.
Experience with marketing strategies and tactics
An understanding ofvarious marketing technologies (i.e., Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Social Media Platforms, Photo Shop, etc.)
Strong communication, attention to detail,and leadership skills.
CPR/First Aid and AED certification (or willingness to obtain).
Percent Effort: Note–Depending on the time of year, and Recreation and Wellness’s needs the following ratio of effort may deviate slightly from the assigned percent of effort.
Marketing – 60%
Fitness – 40%
Education Requirement: Please note that acceptance into one of the following graduate programs is required for this position:
Indiana University's Master of Science in Recreation Management
Online Program
For more details on application instructions and program curriculum , please explore the IU program website.
Deadline to apply is April 1 st , 2026.
Butler University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program
Online & On-Campus Program
Deadline to apply is April 1 st , 2026 for Summer and July 15 th , 2026, for Fall
Butler University’s Master’s in Sports Management program
Online Program
Deadline to apply: TBD
This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience while earning your degree in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
Accepted and enrolled in Indiana University Master of Science in Recreation Administration (Online) Graduate Program (starting Fall 2025) Note: GPA and GRE requirements are program specific and must be met prior to admission.
CPR/First Aid and AED certification (or willingness to obtain).
Experience working in Campus Recreation as a student employee
Must be able to start by August 3 rd , 2026.
Priority Deadline: April 15, 2025
Questions regarding this position may be directed to Craig Gosnell, Associate Director of Programs, at (317) 940-5993 or CGosnell@Butler.edu.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority consideration given to those submitted by April 13 th , 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
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