Graduate Assistant-Sport & Recreation Leadership (Rockingham County Public Schools)

Working Title: Graduate Assistant-Sport & Recreation Leadership (Rockingham County Public Schools)

State Role Title: Graduate Assistant

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

 

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100624 - Hospitality, Sport and Rec Management

 

Pay Rate: Stipend

Specify Range or Amount: $10,110

 

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? Yes. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon continued funding.

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

 

Beginning Review Date: 02/20/2026

 

About JMU:

Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

 

General Information:

The Sport and Recreation Leadership master’s degree program invites applications for a 20 hour/week graduate assistantship working with Rockingham County Public Schools for AY 2026-2027. The primary focus of this will be to work hand in hand with the East Rockingham Activities Director to facilitate day to day tasks including scheduling, event management, eligibility checks, purchasing of equipment, and all other tasks needed to provide an exceptional activities/athletic experience for RCPS students.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants for this position MUST apply to the JMU Sport and Recreation
master’s degree program BEFORE applying for this GA position. If you only apply to for this GA position without applying to the Sport and Recreation Leadership master’s degree program, your GA application will NOT be considered. If you have any questions about this requirement or for more information, contact Ben Carr at carrbh@jmu.edu or Julie Wallace Carr at wallacje@jmu.edu.

Rockingham County Public Schools is partnering with the James Madison University Sport and
Recreation Leadership Master’s degree program to offer this graduate assistant position. This is a unique experience where students will work with Rockingham County Public Schools to gain professional experience in athletic and activities management and attend classes at James Madison University.

Graduate assistantships include enrollment in the Sport and Recreation graduate program (Sport & Recreation concentration, preferred) and involve 20 hours of work per week at Rockingham County Public Schools (East Rockingham High School) during the academic school year. Graduate assistants will begin work prior to the start of the school year (August 10, 2026); the position continues through the end of the academic year the following May (May 13, 2027). The position includes a stipend and a tuition waiver.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate athletic events; schedule facilities, maintain records and files, prepare reports.
• Establish, organize, and coordinate all athletic programs including athletic schedules, fitness, and special events with an emphasis on VHSL activities at the high school level.
• Aid with development of the seasonal activities guide that is distributed to the public.
• Set-up facilities and prepare high school activity schedules.
• Prepare correspondence and materials to promote East Rockingham, Rockingham County Public Schools and the VHSL (Virginia High School League).
• Manage the seasonal day-to-day operations of the high school’s athletic/activity programs.
• Provide the general public with information on East Rockingham High School's activities including a strong presence on social media.
• Ensure the readiness of athletic fields, gymnasiums and other facilities.
• Assist with the scheduling of facility use.
• Assist in implementatio