Recreation & Wellness — A vital part of the student experience, the Department of Recreation and Wellness is built on programming excellence, a nationally recognized facility and a student development model that honors and educates the whole person.  The Summer Internship is an integral part of the Recreation and Wellness team.  As a Summer Intern in our department, you can expect to learn and grow in a supportive environment; be treated with respect, fairness and honesty; and be well equipped for personal and professional challenges in your chosen career path.  

https://www.loyola.edu/department/recreational-wellness

Graduate Assistant — Aquatics & Operations

• $13,000 for 620 hours (310 hours per semester; approximately 20 hours per week)
• Compensation can be given at 50% scholarship/50% stipend or 60% scholarship/40% stipend

• Ability to develop student staff, including hiring, training, supervising and evaluation
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to all patrons and guests
• Ability to work closely with fellow team members and campus colleagues
• Demonstrates strong inter-personal and communication skills as well as attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve, manage multiple tasks and priorities and make an informed decision independently
• Reliability and flexibility related to work schedule
• Maintain a positive attitude for all patrons and Recreational Sports staff.
• Positively promote Recreational Sports to peers and patrons and takes initiative to be involved throughout campus.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills and the ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Operations

• Act as primary communication between professional staff and Building Supervisors, Operations Assistants and Welcome Desk Staff. Respond to work specific emails accordingly.  
• Check WhentoWork, the department student employee scheduling software, daily to ensure weekly schedule is correct while maintaining staff communication. 
• Check shift reports from previous day and weekend communicating with the professional staff in areas of need.
• Maintain building up-keep of the 115,000 Fitness and Aquatic Center. Oversee daily routines such as cleaning routes, daily maintenance, facility towels, spray bottles and laundry.
• Create and assist in Building Supervisor, Fitness Attendant and Welcome Desk schedules, meeting agendas, training materials and certifications.
• Create, maintain and distribute weekly Building Supervisor update emails and operational calendar.
• Assist the department with work tickets, facility reservations and facility scheduling. 
• Maintain daily budget for revenue generation and submit daily revenue reports to the University.
• Assist the Director of Recreation and Wellness in research and creation of assessment documents related to recruitment, retention and belongingness.
• Assist professional staff in creating the Fall 2020 multi-day student employee staff training.
• Serve as Building Supervisor on duty in various times while working as the Summer Intern
• GAs will be required to complete several two three-hour shifts as a Building Supervisor each week (These hours will contribute to their 20 hour requirement).

• Effective Communication
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Ability to plan and organize
• Enhanced diversity and inclusivity
• Civic responsibility
• Effective leadership
• Budgeting
• Scheduling
• Change management
• Employee supervision and development
• Facility and program management

For more information and to apply, contact Jay Venit, Assistant Director of Operations and Aquatics.

jvenit@loyola.edu