Merrimack College, a Division 1 member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), Northeast Conference (NEC) and Hockey East Association (HEA) is currently seeking candidates for Graduate Assistants in Athletics Operations for the 2025 – 2026 academic year.

The Athletics Graduate Assistant will assist in the day-to-day responsibilities of the Athletic Department while enrolled in one of two Masters of Science programs in Health Sciences. The candidate will perform a number of administrative duties depending on which area, including, but not limited to assisting with event management, team travel, game operations, facility management, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. The candidate will emerge from the assistantship with the necessary background and experience to be qualified to become a full-time administrator in collegiate athletics.

This is a nine month accelerated academic and experiential program with a 50%-100% reduction in graduate tuition awarded to successful candidates. In order to be considered for a fellowship you must apply to one of our two Masters of Science programs and be accepted for a fellowship.

Sample of position responsibilities:

• Complete coursework toward your Master of Science degree while getting real world job experience
• Assist with practice and game scheduling
• Help coordinate travel arrangements for varsity, club and intramural teams
• Assist in training student worker staff
• Participate in weekly Athletic Department and Building Staff meeting
• Act as game manager for various athletic events
• Help ensure all athletic buildings, fields and arenas are well maintained
• Conduct inventory checks of all game operations equipment
• Be a liaison for visiting teams, officials and fans coming to campus
• Work directly with other departments such as Marketing and Ticketing, Athletic Communications, External Affairs, Compliance, Sports Medicine, among others

Position Requirements:

• Must apply and be accepted into one of our Master of Science programs in the Health Sciences Fellowship Program: M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science or M.S. in Health Promotion and Management
• Knowledge of collegiate athletics or sports management background preferred
• Availability to work nights and weekends
• Communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Proficiency in Gmail, Google Docs, Microsoft Office
• Have a valid driver’s license

For more information: https://www.merrimack.edu/academics/health-sciences/graduate/fellowships/

To be considered for an Athletics Operations assistant, please submit the form at the link, and we will email you with additional information about next steps in the application process.

Within your submission, please be sure to indicate which master's program you are interested in:

• M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science
• M.S. in Health Promotion and Management

About Merrimack College, School of Nursing and Health Sciences

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Merrimack College offers a strong foundation in the basic sciences and technology, enhanced by diverse experiential learning opportunities. Students are mentored in the development of career-related skills in a student-centered curriculum that fosters an active learning environment and practical experience in the healthcare and human performance fields. Merrimack College’s health science graduate programs equip you for leadership in public health, exercise science, health and wellness education, program management, athletic training and other fast-growing health care careers. You’ll acquire hands-on experience and exceptional training that sets you apart in the job market—and on the job.

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