Aaron Mowen, Author at NIRSA

About Aaron Mowen

Aaron Mowen is currently the Director of Recreation and Wellness at Grand Valley State University and the Region III Representative on the NIRSA Member Network; you can email him at r3rep@nirsaleaders.org. Aaron is a retired Marine Corps Veteran of 22 years, with service during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

The United States Military and NIRSA: A shared history 

As we honor this Veteran’s Day, we celebrate the enduring partnership between NIRSA and military recreation professionals, both are celebrating major milestones in 2025.

By Aaron Mowen|2025-11-10T14:50:11-08:00November 10, 2025|Categories: Membership|Tags: health & wellbeing, history|

Graduate Assistantships (2 Positions) - University of Rhode Island | The University of Rhode Island, Department of Campus Recreation
Kingston, Rhode Island, The Department of Campus Recreation at the University of Rhode Island is seeking qualified applicants for two (2) graduate assistant positions for the 2026 - 2027 academic year. Assistantships are eligible for renewal for a second year. Positions Available (full description linked): Fitness, Health & Well-Being Reporting to the Coordinator/s of Fitness, […]
Coordinator, Competitive Sports | Georgia State University Recreational Services
Atlanta , Georgia, Georgia State University, Department of Recreational Services, is searching for an outstanding candidate to fill the role of Coordinator, Competitive Sports . This position is based at the Downtown Atlanta campus. WHAT MAKES THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATIONAL SERVICES A GREAT PLACE? Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc A […]
Assistant Director - Fitness | University of North Texas
Denton, Texas, Department Summary Recreational Sports strives to provide the kind of recreational experiences that not only support the wellness of the UNT community but inspire it. Programs include Aquatics, Esports, Fitness, Intramurals, Outdoor Pursuits, and Sport Clubs. In addition, the Pohl Recreation Center offers over 138,000 square feet of recreation space including, basketball courts, […]
Graduate Assistant - Intramurals | Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa, The Graduate Assistant for Intramurals assists with the planning and administration of a comprehensive intramural program. This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Recreational Services. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge of managing an Intramural Sport Program. Specific responsibilities include: Scheduling of all intramural events […]
Assistant Director, Fitness | UNC Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina, The Assistant Director, Fitness is responsible for the strategic planning, development, coordination, and administration of fitness and wellness programs for students, faculty, staff, and the UNC Greensboro community. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality programs and services that enhance student well-being, foster engagement, and support the mission of the university and […]