"Sport is a preserver of health."
- Hippocrates

Graduate Assistantships - Internal 
(Paid Positions)

These “hands-on” positions in the Seattle University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics encourage leadership, develop communication and managerial skills, and establish an important professional network.

General Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with computer skills using various Microsoft applications are required; degree and career interest in communications, sports management or a related field; experience working in a collegiate athletic department preferred; experience working with collegiate sports coaching staffs preferred; personal competitive experience or knowledge of sports helpful; must be willing to work evenings and weekends; minimum time commitment of 20 hours per week.

General Information

Graduate assistantships may begin August 1 (or later depending on program) and end no later May 30. Graduate assistant positions pay $1,300-$1,500 per month for the 10-month term. Graduate assistants are responsible for their own tuition payments.

Application

Graduate assistantships are only available for fully admitted students of the Master in Sport Administration & Leadership (MSAL). Following admission to MSAL, to apply for a graduate assistantship, send a cover letter specific to each graduate assistant position for which you are applying, a résumé, and contact information for three references via email to:

   Galen Trail , Ph.D.
Coordinator, MSAL Program

Interviews and hiring decisions will be made by the immediate supervisor of each graduate assistantship.
Applications start: March 30th.
Hiring announcements: May 30th.

2013-2014 Graduate Assistantship Positions:

Athletics Communications (Sports Information) - (NOT YET OPEN)

• Provide sports information support to designated teams;
• Assist in multimedia tool development for website; and
• Supervise undergraduate student manager staff.
• Provide assistance for media relations, website maintenance (Titan), publications, events, internal communications, public information, publicity and promotional activities.
• Responsibilities include support activities related to production of media guides, game programs, and news releases; maintenance of website, reader board, statistics, archives, and files.
• Other duties will be assigned as needs are identified and based on individual interests and skills.

Women's Sports Marketing & Promotions (OPEN) 
Reports to Director of Fan Development

• Plan and execute marketing and promotional plans for women's sports  (women's basketball, women's soccer, volleyball, softball)
• Provide group ticket sales support for women's sports (particularly women's basketball)
• Work game day ticket sales booth for women's soccer and volleyball
• Assist in executing the fulfillment of the corporate/game sponsorship agreements and manage all in-game elements and promotional campaigns
• Collaborate with game management staff on marketing and promotional efforts for games, including scheduling Ball Kids, National Anthem and Color Guard talent
• Collaborate with the Director of Fan Development and other campus constituents to drive attendance.
• Solicit on-campus support for athletics (students, faculty-staff) for women's sports
• Contribute to executing successful Student Rewards Program and increased student attendance
• Supervise undergraduate student promotions staff 

Men's Sports Marketing and Promotions (FILLED)
Reports to Director of Game Day Experience and Operations

• Plan and execute marketing and promotional plans for men's basketball, men's soccer and baseball.
• Provide ticket group ticket sales support for men's soccer and baseball
• Assist in executing the fulfillment of the corporate/game sponsorship agreements and manage all in-game elements and promotional campaigns.  
• Collaborate with Director of Game Operations on marketing and promotional efforts for games, including scheduling Ball Kids, National Anthem and Color Guard talent
• Solicit on-campus support for athletics (students, faculty-staff) for men's sports
• Lead the effort toward executing successful Student Rewards Program and increased student attendance
• Supervise undergraduate student promotions staff
• Stage Manager for Men's Basketball production  

Sports Medicine/Athletic Training (OPEN)

• Provide athletic training support for designated programs;
• Act as member of sports medicine team to provide optimal care and support; and
• Supervise undergraduate student athletic training staff.
• ATC required.

Strength and Conditioning (FILLED)

• Provide assistance with all aspects of strength and conditioning department.
•  Responsibilities include, but not limited to: assist head strength and conditioning coach in all aspects of developing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for 17 intercollegiate athletic teams.
•  Work with both men’s and women’s sports as assigned by head strength and conditioning coach.
•  Provide proper techniques associated with strength and speed development, and attend to the daily maintenance of the training facility and equipment.
•  SCCC or CSCS recommended.

Ticket Operations Coordinator (OPEN)
Reports to the Director of Fan Development

• Execute Archtics Ticketmaster processes for day-to-day operations of the Redhawk ticket office (account management, inventory control, game-day reporting/deposits)

• Assist in designing and executing men's & women's basketball, men's & women's soccer, volleyball and baseball sales campaigns and special promotions

• Assist in supporting front line sales and customer service outreach

• KeyArena Box Office lead for all men's basketball games. Work ticket sales booth on game day for all other ticketed sports.

• Assist Director of Fan Development in executing distribution of E-News and GameDay Email communication

Student-Athlete Support/Academics (OPEN)

• Mentor and track academic progress of student-athletes (2-3 team assignments)
• Develop Life Skills Programming (ex. Student-Athlete Orientation, Athletics Award Show, Academic and Career Workshops)
• Assist with academic reports (class absence documentation, progress reporting, etc)
• Assist with advising Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC)
• Coordinate the community service opportunities with Rotary Boys & Girls Club and Seattle U Youth Initiative

Game Day Experience (OPEN) 
Reports to Director of Game Day Experience and Operations

• Provide assistance with all aspects of game day operations and logistics
• Responsibilities include, pre-game preparation, event timeline, permits and sanctions, event set-up, operations and breakdown
• Oversight of event scheduling, use by outside rental clients and execution of contracted responsibilities by outside vendors
• Manage third party hospitality for visiting teams and officials
• Maintenance of equipment inventory and procurement and transport of event supplies and equipment
• Recruitment, hiring, training and management of student event staff
• Collaboration with Sports Marketing and Promotions graduate assistants on creative ideas and elements for enhanced game-day experience across all Seattle U events
• Assistant Stage Manager for Men's Basketball game production

Advancement and Donor Relations (OPEN)
Reports to Athletics Development Officer

• Assist Athletics Development Officer on special event planning and execution
• Execute special events and coordinate volunteers
• Manage procurement of auction items and assist in tracking and securing revenues derived from event registration and auctions
• Plan and execute annual and team fund campaign
• Organize donor related correspondence and coordinate volunteers
• Research donor leads and develop prospect lists in concert with ticket sales campaigns
• Maintain and update lists to include Key Donors, Donor parking list and Hall of Fame list

2012-13 Graduate Assistants

Returning
Wesley Phillips, Performance Training 
Rebecca Fick, Sports Medicine/AT
Brynne Davis, Marketing and Promotions 
Holly Frost, Academic Support

New

* Approximated date

 Graduate Assistantships - External 
(Paid Positions)

These “hands-on” positions at several sport organizations in the greater Seattle Area encourage leadership, develop communication and managerial skills, and establish an important professional network. 

 General Qualifications

 Must be admitted to the MSAL program. Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with computer skills using various Microsoft applications are required; personal competitive experience or knowledge of sports required; must be willing to work evenings and weekends; minimum time commitment of 20 hours per week.  

 General Information   

Graduate assistantships are only available for fully admitted students of the Master in Sport Administration & Leadership (MSAL). Following admission to MSAL, to apply for a graduate assistantship, send a cover letter specific to each graduate assistant position for which you are applying, a résumé, and contact information for three references via email to: 

 Galen Trail , Ph.D.
Coordinator, MSAL Program

Interviews and hiring decisions will be made by the immediate supervisor of each graduate assistantship.
Application deadline: varies - see specific assistantships.
Hiring announcements: varies - see specific assistantships.

External Assistantships with the University of Washington Athletic Department

We have created an affiliation with the University of Washington athletic department which will be offering the following internships/assistantships for 2013-2014. Some of these positions will be internships and some will be assistantships. Which will be which has not yet been determined. If you are accepted into the MSAL program you will be eligible to apply for the funded assistantship with UW athletics. Assistantship stipends range $500 - $2000 per quarter. You may also apply for the internships but they are not funded. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

  COMPLIANCE 
Assist with daily operations of UW Athletics Compliance office and Staff. Perform special projects as assigned.

  Requirements:   Student working towards a Master's Degree.
Responsibilities:   Compliance Auditing, report generation, data entry and filing.
Duration:   September to June, working 15-20 hours per week
Compensation: Stipend

  
EVENT MANAGEMENT (Day of Game Operations)
Assists with day to day operations of UW Athletic Events and Staff.

  Requirements:   Student working towards a Master's Degree. Ability to work weekends and evenings.
Responsibilities:   Assist with scheduling of practices, games, meetings, special events and facility rentals. Create Logistics, manage payroll database and schedule event staff for all ICA events.
Duration:   6+ months
Compensation:   Hourly

  OLYMPIC SPORTS
(Baseball, M/W Golf, M/W Soccer, Softball, M/W Tennis, Track & Field)
Assists Coaches and Staff with team operations, day of game preparations and donor/alumni events. Supports Program Coordinator with day to day office management. Contributes year-round social media support. Creates and implements special projects as assigned.

  Requirements:   Graduate Student pursuing a career in Sports Administration. General Microsoft Office experience, Photoshop or other editing programs. Comfortable learning internal database. Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities:   Assist with day to day operations of Olympic Sports events, creation of donor and alumni database, assist in travel arrangements for teams, management of social media platforms, coordination of team functions, and help STAFF with variety of duties.
Duration:   August - June, 30hrs/week
Compensation:   Stipend
Application Deadline:   Now until May 27th, 2013

  
SPORT OPERATIONS 
Assists with the planning, organization, preparation and management of Pac-12 and NCAA events. 

  Requirements:   Graduate Student. Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities:   Working with hospitality, ordering equipment and supplies, making travel reservations, and coordinating volunteers for events. 
Duration:   August/September to June, 20hrs/week
Compensation:   Stipend
Application Deadline:   Accepting applications AFTER May 14th, 2013

  GYMNASTICS (Sports Operations) 
Assists with day to day operations of Gymnastics program, Coaches and Director of Operations.

  Requirements:   Assists with day to day operations of Gymnastics program, Coaches and Director of Operations.
Responsibilities:   Assist with day to day operations of Gymnastics events, creation of donor and alumni database, assist in travel arrangements for team, assist in management of social media platforms, coordination of team functions, and help assistant coaches with variety of duties.
Duration:   August - June 20/hrs per week.
Compensation:   Stipend

  
IMG SPORTS MARKETING
Assists IMG Staff with all corporate sponsorship efforts on behalf of the athletic department.

  Requirements:   Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to make deadlines with proper follow through. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power Point. Photoshop experience a plus. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, work evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities:   Sales assistance (proposals, recaps, research) . Attend all 2013-14 Football games and some Men's Women's Basketball games. Photographer for game days. Assist with pre-game hospitality (Football and Men's Basketball). Miscellaneous office tasks (shipping, mail, office supplies, organization).
Duration:   June 1st , 2013 - May 31st, 2014 , 12-15hrs/week plus
Compensation:   TBA
Application Deadline:   April 30th, 2013

  
STUDENT-ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
Assists the Student-Athlete Academic Services staff in all facets of the DAWGS Student-Athlete Development program, including programming, career development, community outreach, events, and administrative support.

  Requirements:   Student working towards their Masters. Commit to a full academic year.
Responsibilities:   See Attatched    
Duration:   September - June some nights.
Compensation:   Hourly
Application Deadline:   Now until filled

  
TICKET OFFICE 
Assists in all aspects of operating an intercollegiate athletic ticket office, including interacting with donors, students and the general public. Supports staff in preparation of hosting NCAA Events.

  Requirements:   Graduate student working towards their Masters degree, career ambition in athletic business or development. Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities:   Ticket office support including front line sales and customer service relations. Event box office and account management, and player guest admissions, inventory control.
Duration:   January - December 30-40hrs/week
Compensation:   Stipend
Application Deadline:   On-Going

 
TYEE CLUB
Assists staff in all facets of athletics fundraising and development: priority seating, game day hospitality, donor prospecting.

  Requirements:   Assists staff in all facets of athletics fundraising and development: priority seating, game day hospitality, donor prospecting.
Responsibilities:   See Attatched   
Duration:   August - June 30-40hrs/week
Compensation:   Stipend
Application Deadline:   Now until filled
  

Internships Positions 

  MARCHING BAND/CHEER
(Web Development/Social Media AND Operations) 
Assists with over all coordination, management of webpage and social media, day to day operations, fundraising event planning. MAY BE SPLIT INTO 2 INTERNSHIPS

  Requirements:   Current or incoming student, Graduate student preferred. Proficient in software applications (Photoshop, Final Cut Pro or Adobe Suite, etc), some accounting, event management and development. Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities:   Web content, creation, research and development. Outreach and conversation with staff, fans, alumni, donors, and members. Responsible for cultivation of web content best practices. Day to day business operations and travel arrangements. Special event planning and implementation of Fundraising management.
Duration:   Two Internships offered. Approximately 10-30 hrs/week
Compensation:   Volunteer 

  MARKETING 
Assists UW Athletic Marketing department which includes game-day production and promotions for all 21 teams within Husky Athletics.

  Requirements:   Current or incoming undergraduate or graduate student. Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities:   Supporting IMG and sponsors in marketing agreements. Assists New Media team on selected web and social media efforts. Works with creating team on selected video production, motion graphic, and design elements. Arranges game day entertainment including National Anthem and Halftime performers.
Duration:   August - June minimum 10-15 hrs/week
Compensation:   Volunteer
Application Deadline:   May 27th 2013 

  MEN'S BASKETBALL
(Sports Operations) 
Assists Director of Operations, Coaches and Staff with day to day responsibilities of Division 1 Basketball.

  Requirements:   Incoming or current full time undergraduate or graduate student. Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities:   Assists with daily practices, set up for home games, facilitate and distribute outgoing recruiting mailers, travel coordination. Help staff with special projects as assigned.
Duration:   July - June, Full time
Compensation:   Volunteer
Application Deadline:   Now until filled
Contact:   Lance LaVetter

  MEN'S & WOMEN'S CREW 
Assists in the administrative support and day to day team operations of Coaches and Staff. Organizes mailing and facilitates donor and alumni events. Maintains recruiting and alumni database

  Requirements:   Basic Microsoft Office. Ability to work some Saturdays.
Responsibilities:   Assist with planning and preparation of events, day to day operations using basic office skills.
Duration:   September - June, 10-15 hrs/week
Compensation:   Volunteer, possible stipend
Application Deadline:   Now until filled
Contact:   Sandy Erickson

  
MULTI-MEDIA 
Assists various members of the Office of Athletic Communications with day to day operations and digital content.

  Requirements:   Communications under-grad. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Interest in learning, or proven knowledge and skills with videography, photography, and the use of editing software. Social media savvy, must be detail-oriented, independent, self starter yet work as part of a team. Ability to work untraditional hours including evenings and weekends. Experience with photography and knowledge of athletics preferred yet not required.
Responsibilities:   Create digital content for fan development and recruiting properties and other owned media channels. Other projects as requested.
Duration:   August 5th , 2013 - May 30th , 2014
Compensation:   Volunteer
Application Deadline:   May 31, 2013
Contact:   Carter Henderson with letter of interest and relevant work samples

  NEW MEDIA & RECRUITING 
Assists with the research and development of unique ideas surrounding new media and recruiting. Contribute to the year-round creation of web content focused on outreach and conversation with fans through social media sites for increased in-game experience.

  Requirements:   Current or Incoming student. Photoshop proficient. Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities:   Web content, creation, research and development. Outreach and conversation with fans.
Duration:   August - June, 20hrs/week
Compensation:   Volunteer
Application Deadline:   Now until filled
Contact:   Daniel Hour

  STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Assists sports performance staff in the day to day physical development of athletic strength, speed and conditioning in UW Athletes. Aids in the incorporation of sport specific, scientifically grounded training methods and principles in a year-round testing cycle. MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.

  Requirements:   Current card holder of CPR/First Aid/AED and CSCS or CSCCA certified. (Or in the process of becoming certified)
Responsibilities:   Contact Rose Baker
Duration:   Quarterly (may lead to two quarters); 12/hr day shifts, Monday-Friday
Compensation:   Volunteer
Application Deadline:   Now until filled
Contact:   Rose Baker

  VIDEO OPERATIONS
Assists with video support for athletic team practice, games and special events.

  Requirements:   Current of incoming student. Video knowledge, experience.
Responsibilities:   Set up equipment, video practices, general department video assistance.
Duration:   Negotiable (times & days may vary)
Compensation:   Volunteer
Application Deadline:   Now until filled
Contact:   Bill Wong

  VOLLEYBALL
Assists with day to day operations of Volleyball program, Coaches and Director of Operations.

  Requirements:   Preferred UW IAL Student. Basic Microsoft Office skills, strong writing skills, Photoshop or other image editing a plus. Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities:   Assist with recruiting efforts (internal database, mailings), creation of donor and alumni events. Day-to-day volleyball operations, oversight of team banquet and community service programs. Assistant manager of social media play forms.
Duration:   September - June 20hrs/week
Compensation:   Stipend
Application Deadline:   Now until filled
Contact:   Jimmy Bowden

  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 
Assists Director of Operations, Coaches and Staff with day to day responsibilities of Division 1 Basketball.

  Requirements:   Photoshop, basic Microsoft Office skills, Graduate student. Experience in film breakdown preferred. Ability to work evenings, weekends and irregular hours.
Responsibilities:   Offer creative skills, familiar with Adobe Photoshop, Supports staff with day to day operations. Facilitates large recruiting mailers.
Duration:   15-25 hrs/week
Compensation:   Volunteer
Application Deadline:   Now until filled
Contact:   Megan Osmer

 

External Assistantships with the Seattle Mariners

 We have created an affiliation with the Seattle Mariners which will be offering the following assistantships for 2012-2013. There are two positions which start in August and last for a year. 

 Job Title: Client Sales and Services Associate 

 Department: Sales 

 Status: Part Time Job Share - 20 Hr/Week; Non-Exempt

 The Position

This is an entry-level, part time/job share position focused on outbound selling of group and season ticket packages for the Seattle Mariners.  In addition, the associate will provide exceptional customer service on general inbound calls and e-mail inquiries. The associate will be responsible for individual calling and ticket sales goals.  Top performing associates will be considered for transition to a full time sales opportunity within the Seattle Mariners organization.  This is a tremendous opportunity for a highly motivated individual who is ready to take their first step into a sports career. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Consistently delivers an extraordinary customer experience by actively engaging in exceptional product and service fulfillment. 
•  Generates new ticket sales by calling targeted individuals, following-up on inbound leads, and building rapport with existing customers to identify up-sell opportunities. 
•  Partners with Season Ticket, Group, and Premium Sales to capitalize on cross-departmental business opportunities. 
•  Meets and frequently exceeds assigned calling and sales goals.  Combined outbound and inbound call goal will reach or exceed 100 calls per day.   
•  Receives inbound phone calls regarding product sales and servicing, and general customer and season ticket holder inquiries.  Resolves customer inquiries in a professional and timely manner. 
•  Responds to customer e-mails and voicemails in an appropriate and timely manner.  Adheres to standard procedures and policies relative to customer communications. 
•  Processes accurate and timely data of customer related information into internal customer and ticketing systems.  Sensitive to related deadlines and sense of urgency processing.  Demonstrates the ability to navigate and successfully use all job related systems.    
•  Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Required Qualifications and Experience:

•  4-year degree. 
•  1-2 years experience working in sales or customer service, preferably in the professional sports, entertainment or hospitality industries. 
•  Proven exceptional customer service skills including demonstrated ability to take decisive action and quickly resolve customer issues, problem solve, trouble shoot and answer questions.   Customer advocate who goes above and beyond to create customer delight. 
•  Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). 
•  Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment with defined performance metrics.   Ability to multi-task and prioritize work with minimal oversight.  Proven experience driving for extraordinary results. 
•  Strong written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to articulate messages and information clearly and accurately.  Excellent listening skills. 
•  Ability to work well within a team environment, yet comfortable completing tasks independently.  Self-starter with the ability to be creative within a structured environment. 
•  Ability to adhere to time and attendance policies and procedures. 
•  Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.  

Seattle University Athletic Department Internships (Unpaid Positions)

These “hands-on” positions in the Seattle University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics encourage leadership, develop communication and managerial skills, and often serve as the first step in a practicum approach to becoming a fully-paid graduate assistant.

General Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with computer skills using various Microsoft applications are required; degree and career interest in communications, sports management or a related field; news-style/feature writing and experience working in a collegiate athletic department preferred; experience working with collegiate sports coaching staffs preferred; personal competitive experience or knowledge of sports helpful; must be willing to work evenings and weekends; minimum time commitment of 20 hours per week.

General Information

Athletic Department internships may begin any time the selected candidate is available and last until the end of the academic year. Internships are unpaid course credit (resume building) opportunities.

Application

Athletic Department internships are only available for fully admitted students of the Master in Sport Administration & Leadership (MSAL). Following admission to MSAL, to apply for an Athletic Department internship, send a cover letter specific to each internship position for which you are applying, a résumé, and contact information for three references via email to:

 Galen Trail , Ph.D.
Coordinator, MSAL Program

Interviews and hiring decisions will be made by the immediate supervisor of each internship.
Application deadline: Open.
Hiring announcements: Open.

2012-2013 Athletic Department Internship Positions 

1.  Visiting Team Hospitality Assistant (KeyArena) 
2.  Academic Support Assistant (assist with scheduling tutors, connecting students to academic support programs, assist with study hall) 
3.  Development Graduate Coordinator (Fundraising) – assist Athletics Development Officer on special event planning; annual and team fund campaign execution; coordinate volunteers  
4.  Operations Graduate Coordinator (one per sport) – assist with travel logistics planning; practice prep and planning; in office recruiting materials; special event planning  
5.  Multimedia Assistant  
6.  Business Office Assistant – Athletic Training  
7.  Promotions Assistant 
8. Strength and Conditioning Assistant
9. Track and Field Assistant Coach (distance or throws)