Club Sports WD1 Hockey Graduate Assistant

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides support as directed by a designated supervisor. The role involves working under a supervisor to fulfill assigned duties, including evenings and weekends as needed. It requires completing mandatory trainings such as SafeSport, Title IX, Clery Act, and IT Security. The Graduate Assistant will manage and oversee assigned staff, including assigning duties, creating schedules, and ensuring accountability. A key responsibility includes working Concessions during needed times throughout the year. The role also requires staying informed about emerging technologies and industry benchmarks, working effectively as a team member to foster the university's mission, and contributing to the enhancement of Club Sports programs while upholding their mission and values. The position involves working in both office and outdoor settings, requiring a flexible attitude and work ethic for both individual and team tasks. Additional information on Work Study may be found at the provided link.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree, with a concentration in Business Development, Education, Sports Administration.
• 1 + years in a office environment functioning.
• Accepted into, or currently enrolled in a Liberty master’s program.
• Strong experience required in academic development with knowledge of a variety of sports teams functional requirements.
• Well-developed communications skills both verbally and written.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond articulately and professionally.
• Possess public communication skills that allow for a professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Nice To Haves

• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, or stoop to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 50 or fewer pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide support as directed by designated supervisor.
• Work under your supervisor to fulfill the duties given to you.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed to fulfill your duties and responsibilities.
• Complete required trainings as needed: SafeSport, Title IX, Clery Act, IT Security training, etc.
• Manage and oversee staff as assigned.
• Assign duties, create schedule, and ensure accountability to work completed.
• Work Concessions dates during needed times throughout the year.
• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
• Work to enhance the Club Sports programs and uphold the mission and values of Club Sports.
• Work in office setting and outdoors.
• Have a flexible attitude and work ethic in order to work as a team and individual.

Benefits

• Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour.
• Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level