Graduate Assistant Athletic Performance (29374)

Ottawa University • Ottawa, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ottawa University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to assist with the day-to-day coaching of student athletes and their conditioning programs. This role involves working with coaches and Athletic Trainers to safely implement and provide support to training programs for athletes. The position requires a commitment to Christian higher education and a servant leadership style. The selected candidate will receive a tuition waiver for 18 credit hours per year for a graduate program, a partial meal allowance, and a bi-weekly living stipend paid over 12 months. Renewals are based on academic performance and quality of work.

Requirements

• Must be accepted and enrolled in an Ottawa University graduate program.
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
• Submission of official undergraduate transcripts.
• Submission of a personal statement regarding career goals.
• Submission of three professional references.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and present proper documentation.
• International candidates must be able to secure an F1 student visa and meet international admissions criteria for the MBA program.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience in collegiate sports as an athlete and/or staff member.
• Effective communication and motivational skills.
• Positive role model for student-athletes, university personnel and members of the off-campus community.
• Knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach student athlete members of the athletic programs regarding their conditioning program.
• Develop and implement sport-specific strength, speed, and conditioning programs for all intercollegiate athletics programs.
• Assist with nutritional guidance for the athletics programs.
• Interact with head coaches to discuss sport and player specific needs and design their training programs accordingly.
• Regularly communicate with the athletic training staff regarding injuries, injury prevention planning and player-specific modifications to programs.
• Fund and friend raising for the advancement of the program.
• Assist with any and all administrative duties as assigned.
• Ensure adherence to the NAIA and rules and regulations including the NAIA Champions of Character 5 core values.
• Provide leadership for campus involvement and community service.
• Provide Christ-centered leadership and direction for the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University's graduate programs
• Partial meal allowance
• Bi-weekly living stipend paid over 12 months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees