Position Overview The Yale Athletics Fellow for Campus Recreation will serve as administrative support for Yale Campus Recreation programming (including intramural sports, club sports, fitness/wellness, etc.) and Payne Whitney Gymnasium operations (including membership, staffing, event management, scheduling, etc.) This position will adapt to the direct skills and competencies of the individual selected while also exposing and developing competencies in programs and operations of which they may have little to no experience. The goal of the position is to create a well-rounded professional, proficient in the diverse areas of collegiate recreation. Essential Responsibilities, Attitudes, & Qualifications - Demonstrated and progressive experience in collegiate, public, or private recreation, athletics, or fitness industries. Experience may be in any one or combination of programmatic or operational areas (i.e. facility management, staff development/management, membership services, fitness/wellness, outdoor education, intramural sports, adult/youth sport leagues, club sports, aquatics, event management, marketing, etc.)
- Embrace a fast-paced environment where critical thinking, communication, conflict resolution, teamwork and leadership are paramount to success.
- Positively represent Yale University Athletics Division (YUAD) and the Department of Campus Recreation.
- Embrace the mission and values of Yale University.
- Embrace the diversity of the Yale community.
- Develop and implement programming to support the varied recreational and wellness interests of the Yale community.
- Follow and enforce department, division, and university policies and procedures.
- In the event of emergency, initiate the Emergency Action Plan.
- Complete reports and administrative tasks and projects as needed.
- Reliability, punctuality, and accountability for tasks, projects, meetings, and shifts.
- Work within the larger team of Yale University Athletics Division (YUAD) and perform other duties as assigned.
- Provide exceptional customer service and positively engage with members, guests, and participants.
- Effectively communicate with members, guests, participants, staff, and supervisors.
- Serve as a leader and role model to part-time and front-line service employees.
- Identify areas for improvement, provide recommendations to enhance systems, policies, and procedures and implement as needed.
- Assist with department marketing efforts including website and social media management.
- Candidates with strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, and capability to apply critical thinking are preferred.
- Candidates with nationally accredited instructor/trainer certifications (i.e. CPR/AED and First Aid, Lifeguarding, Personal Training, Group Fitness, etc.) are preferred.
- Candidates who have completed a graduate assistantship, internship, or served in a leadership role as an undergraduate within a collegiate recreation program are preferred.
- Candidates with experience in membership, program, scheduling, website, or operational management software (i.e. Fusion, IMLeagues, SubItUp, WhentoWork, EMS, 25Live, Connect2Concepts, 7PointOps, etc.) are preferred.
Minimum Qualifications - Interest in working in college athletics or recreation.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Must hold or be on track to graduate with a bachelor's degree before the start of this position.
- Must have a valid driver's license and have a car to drive to multiple events and facilities.
- Fellows may be expected to assist on nights, weekends, and holidays.
- The job is in-person in New Haven, Connecticut.
How to Apply Candidates must submit their application (including resume, cover letter, and references) via the Yale Athletics Fellowship Program application portal. Application/Position Timeline - Monday, March 3rd 2025: Application period opens
- Friday, April 11th 2025: Application Deadline
- May 2025: Candidate selection and notification
- Friday, August 1st, 2025: Start Date
- Friday, July 31st, 2026: End Date
Additional Information Fellows will receive a monthly stipend. |
