Graduate Assistant Cheer Coach (30131)

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY • Surprise, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Assistant Cheer Coach assists with the day-to-day management of the cheer team, which requires some night and weekend work. Candidates for the Graduate Assistant Cheer Coach should possess a commitment to Christian higher education and utilize a servant leadership style of leadership.

Requirements

• Must be accepted and enrolled in an Ottawa University graduate program
• Completed online admissions application
• Submission of official undergraduate transcripts (3.0 GPA – minimum requirement) earned bachelor’s degree
• Submission of a personal statement regarding career goals and three professional references
• Other items as identified by the specific academic program
• Completed employment application
• Cover letter and resume
• Eligible to work in the United States and present the proper documentation to the Human Resources Department prior to beginning their graduate assistantship

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

• Recruit, train and coach members of the cheer team
• Recruit, retain and graduate student-athletes who contribute to the success of the program and vibrancy of campus life
• Fund and friend raising for the advancement of the program
• Provide oversight of student-athletes academic progress toward degree completion
• Assist with 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 cheer 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level