Ohio State University Graduate Assistantship in Recreational Sports

Dreaming of a U.S. graduate degree with your tuition fully covered and paid leadership experience on campus?

The Ohio State Department of Recreational Sports is seeking candidates for the positions of Graduate Assistant (2027-2029) in the following areas: Facilities, Special Events, Member Services, Group Fitness, and Personal Training.

The assistantship is designed as a two-year commitment, giving students consistent financial and academic support throughout their graduate studies.

This is a perfect fit if you’re aiming to lead in sport management, campus recreation, student affairs, or fitness & wellness—and you want real responsibility from day one.

To be considered for the Ohio State University Scholarships, you must:

• apply to the Graduate School and the Master of Science in Kinesiology, Sport Management program or to the Master of Arts in Educational Studies, Higher Education and Student Affairs. 

• have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for admission into graduate school at the Ohio State University.

Preference will be given to applications received by November 1, 2026. 

• Graduate Assistants (GAs) are appointed to 9-month terms and receive approximately $2,682 in a monthly stipend.

• GAs are expected to serve as a GA for two years. Also included are a full tuition waiver (including in/out of state and international).

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Application Form

• A cover letter and

• Resume

To apply for the Ohio State University Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;

• 1

  Click the green button below to visit the program’s website.

• 2

  Submit your 2027 Rec Sports Graduate Assistant Application.

• 3

  After submitting your online application, please send a cover letter and resume to Kolby Carothers via email at carothers.50@osu.edu.

• 4

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.