Graduate Student Managers

Lead with purpose. Serve with excellence. Grow as a professional.

Join a dynamic team where you’ll gain real-world leadership experience, build professional skills, and play a key role in shaping the Campus Recreation experience at Baylor University.

Campus Recreation offers Graduate Student Manager opportunities across a variety of areas, including Fitness, Intramural Sports, Member Services, Marketing, Outdoor Adventure, and Club Sports.

Why Campus Recreation?

Graduate Student Managers play an important role in the daily success of Campus Recreation. These positions provide hands-on experience that supports both professional growth and academic development.

In this role, graduate students have the opportunity to:

• Develop leadership and supervisory experience
• Support program and facility operations
• Build communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Mentor and guide undergraduate student staff
• Contribute to a welcoming and high-quality recreation experience for the Baylor community

What the Role Includes

Each Graduate Student Manager is aligned with a primary program area, where they support planning, implementation, and ongoing program success.  In addition to program responsibilities, Graduate Student Managers also contribute to facility operations through scheduled coverage shifts.

During these shifts, responsibilities may include:

• Supporting day-to-day facility operations
• Assisting and supervising student staff
• Responding to questions or issues as they arise

This combination of program leadership and operational experience provides a well-rounded professional development opportunity.

Position Details

Average Hours: 20 hours per week
Pay Rate: $15 per hour

Scheduling Expectations:
Schedules can be flexible, with a combination of program responsibilities and facility coverage. Coverage shifts may include:

• Early morning shifts
• Evening shifts
• Weekend hours

Start the Application Process

Step 1

Complete the Campus Recreation Graduate Student Manager Interest Form

Step 2

After submitting the interest form, applicants are invited to email the following materials:

• Resume
  Highlighting education, skills, and relevant work experience

• Cover Letter
  Detailing interest in Campus Recreation and how your skills align with the position

• Career Goals Essay
  One page maximum describing your professional goals and how this experience could support them

• Faith Journey Essay
  One page maximum describing your faith journey, including how your beliefs influence your daily life, relationships, decision-making, and leadership style

Submit Application Paperwork

Selection Process

All application materials will be reviewed by the Campus Recreation team. Selected candidates will be invited to interview with program supervisors.

Please note:
Candidates must be officially accepted into a Baylor graduate program before an employment offer can be extended.