Graduate Assistant FY27 - Track & Field (9557)

Friends University•Wichita, KS

About The Position

Friends University is seeking a Graduate Assistant Intern for Track & Field. The position works with coaches and other athletic staff to prepare for and carry out coaching, recruiting, program organization, game operations, and student-athlete academic success responsibilities. The Graduate Assistant helps recruit prospective student-athletes in accordance with institutional, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference, and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics rules and regulations, and assists with day-to-day program management and game event operations during the off season. The role also involves collaborating across the athletic department and university, completing required training and certification, maintaining confidentiality and appropriate conduct, and serving as an accessible role model and educator for students. The successful applicant must be accepted and enrolled full-time, taking at least six credit hours per semester, in a specified Friends University master's program.

Requirements

Must be accepted and enrolled full-time, with at least six credit hours per semester, in a Master of Business Administration, Education, or Strategic Leadership program at Friends University.
Completion of a bachelor's degree.
Passion for helping students grow and succeed in the classroom, in competition, and in life.
Ability to use basic human relations skills to direct and motivate students and student leaders and interact with varied constituencies on and off campus.
Strong organizational and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Complete coaching duties as assigned by the respective head coach.
Help recruit prospective student-athletes in accordance with applicable institutional, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference, and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics rules and regulations.
Help with day-to-day management of the program.
Assist with game event operations during the off season.
Support student-athletes in persisting and graduating.
Work collaboratively with members of the athletic department and university departments.
Be familiar with Friends University, KCAC, and NAIA policies.
Complete Graduate Assistant trainings and 3D Coaching Certification.
Complete compliance training as instructed, including but not limited to Title IX.
Maintain and respect confidentiality.
Serve as a role model and educator for students; maintain appropriate conduct in the Friends community; and be available and accessible to students.
Perform other duties as assigned.