Graduate Assistant recruitment
Housed within the Division of Student Affairs, the RecWell team is comprised of more than 20 professional staff and graduate assistants, and over 200 student employees. We offer a variety of programs, services and experiences across our 7 program areas: Aquatics, Competitive Sports, Facility Operations, Fitness, Marketing, Member Services, and Outdoor Adventures. In August 2016, the department moved into the Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness, a new 216,000 sq. ft award-winning, LEED Gold Certified facility.
Our Mission
We believe a balance of social, mental, and physical wellness creates a foundation for successful, healthy individuals. The Department of Recreation and Wellness fosters comprehensive wellness by engaging students and the UNCG community in experiential and educational opportunities. We promote lifelong success through meaningful and inclusive programs and resources.
INCLUSION STATEMENT
The Department of Recreation and Wellness is committed to celebrating diversity, embracing all identities, and creating inclusive environments that foster community and belonging. We are dedicated to achieving this by intentionally:
- Engaging in education, collaboration, and outreach in support of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees representative of the UNCG Community.
- Listening, evaluating, and adapting to meet and serve the needs of our students, members, and guests.
- Providing access and promoting opportunities for all to thrive, flourish, and reach personal well-being goals.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, list of three (3) references, and a trip log for the Outdoor Adventures GA, to the following individual for each position opening:
- Competitive Sports – Maili Williason, Competitive Sports Coordinator, mawill24@uncg.edu
- Facility Operation and Member Services – Jordan Kelber, Assistant Director of Facilities & Special Events, jmkelber@uncg.edu
- Fitness – Jacqueline Blabon, Coordinator, Fitness Programming, jcblabon@uncg.edu
- Outdoor Adventures – Zack Young, Coordinator, Outdoor Recreation & Education, zcyoung@uncg.edu
For best consideration, please submit applications by the listed priority deadline.
TESTIMONIALS
“You work with people who genuinely care about you, and make sure you have the opportunities to be prepared for the real world. The best part is seeing your work come together and receiving positive feedback from students of the impact your program had on them.” – Chinwe O
“Have you wondered what it is like to work with family that you love? Well, that is what you get as a RecWell GA! It is so nice to work at a place and be able to reach out to fellow GAs who will support you through the tough and the exciting times!” Alec S
“As a first-year GA at RecWell, I have felt nothing but love and support as I navigate both my GA position and being in a graduate program. I never thought I would look forward to working as much as I do now being a team member of RecWell.” – Heather F
“My role has helped me expand my networking bubble, as well as develop my leadership and program planning skills. I feel like I am more prepared for the real world because of my experience with Recreation & Wellness” – NneNne A
QUESTIONS?
For position-specific questions, please contact the appropriate professional staff member listed above for each position. To learn more about Recreation & Wellness at UNC Greensboro, please visit us online or follow along on social media:
- Web: recwell.uncg.edu
- Facebook: UNCG Recreation & Wellness
- Instagram: @uncgrecwell