Graduate Assistant for Club Trap Shooting (Part-time)
About The Position
A graduate assistant club coach leads a club team as well as fulfills duties as assigned by Athletic Department leadership. This role involves serving as the head coach for the designated club sport, providing instruction, leadership, and development to student-athletes in practices and competitions. The assistant will also lead recruiting efforts, maintain communication with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Recreation & Enrollment, and manage program records, scheduling, and administrative duties including budgeting. Additionally, they will provide spiritual leadership and discipleship opportunities for club team members. Beyond club sport duties, the assistant will complete additional tasks assigned by Athletic Department leadership, such as gameday operations, assisting with marketing and social media, maintaining concessions, and providing facility coverage in the Recreation & Wellness Center during university open periods, including between terms and during the summer.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Current enrollment in a graduate program
- Competitive playing and/or youth coaching experience
- Demonstrated Christian faith and commitment to IWU's mission and values
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with NAIA, institutional, and legal standards (HIPAA, FERPA, etc.)
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
- Commitment to ongoing professional and personal development
Nice To Haves
- Sport-specific certifications (e.g., Trap Shooting gun license)
Responsibilities
- Serve as head coach for the designated club sport under the mentorship of the Director of Club Sports
- Provide instruction, leadership, and development of student-athletes in practices and competitions
- Lead recruiting efforts for future club student-athletes
- Maintain regular communication with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Recreation & Enrollment
- Manage program records, scheduling, and administrative duties including program budgeting
- Attend required club sports and department meetings
- Provide spiritual leadership to and discipleship opportunities for members of the club team
- Complete additional duties as assigned by Athletic Department leadership, including but not limited to: Gameday operation across the department
- Assist the sports information team with the development of marketing materials and social media
- Maintain concessions spaces across athletic venues
- Internal athletic operations as requested
- Provide facility coverage as needed in the Recreation & Wellness Center, at the request of Athletic leadership. This commitment will extend to periods when the University is open, but students are not on campus (between terms – December/January, summer – May/June/July/August)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
