Graduate Assistant | Cross Country / Track & Field
About The Position
Misericordia University, a member of the NCAA Division III, located in Dallas, PA invites applications for the Graduate Assistant Coaching position in Cross Country and Track and Field. The primary responsibility of the position will be to assist the head coach in all facets of the program, including the recruitment of quality student-athletes, organization and planning of practices, game preparation, administrative duties, scouting and monitoring of student-athlete academic progress. Position may include duties as assigned. Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus. Candidates should indicate any experience and/or leadership that contribute to this goal. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Misericordia University, celebrating its centennial in 2024 and founded by the Sisters of Mercy, offers baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees and is located adjacent to the Pocono Mountains region of Northeastern Pennsylvania, approximately 2 hours from New York City and Philadelphia. The university's approach of combining a quality liberal arts education with professional preparation and service to others has resulted in its wide acclaim.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree is required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous participation and/or coaching experience are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the head coach in all facets of the program
- Recruitment of quality student-athletes
- Organization and planning of practices
- Game preparation
- Administrative duties
- Scouting
- Monitoring of student-athlete academic progress
- Duties as assigned
Benefits
- tuition remission
- a meal plan
- a generous stipend
