Graduate Assistant – Men’s Volleyball

Go McPherson•McPherson, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Christian College is a small, private, Christian college located in the center of Kansas that prides itself on providing a Christ centered education. Central Christian offers assistantships to help graduate students develop professional skills including leadership, interpersonal effectiveness, and performance evaluation. Institutionally, the purpose of this position is to support community engagement through curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular programming. As such, graduate assistants are responsible for a variety of roles as paraprofessional staff members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Valid driver’s license
Ability to maintain a lifestyle in compliance with the lifestyle expectations of the institution
Able to communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly, occasionally 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Organize and conduct team practices, conditioning programs and competitive events.
Instruct student-athletes with sound principles and expert skills related to the objectives of the program.
Disciple and mentor students in accordance with the mission and outcomes of CCCK.
Recruit qualified student-athletes who align with the community profile of CCCK.
Work with Team Coach in compiling the annual recruitment plan for recruiting student-athletes.
Responsible for meeting established recruitment and roster goals.
Prepare individual student-athletes and team for games/matches.
Assist in development of a competitive team program.
Responsible for learning and following NAIA and NCCAA regulations and rules.
Model integrity, respect and good sportsmanship at all times. Hold student-athletes accountable for same behavior.
Attend department meetings, communicate regularly with the SID and Athletic Director and contribute positively to the betterment of the total Athletics program.
Promote the team, the overall Athletics program and CCCK to team alumni, parents and members of the community.
Participate in evaluation of job performance at least once each semester.
Remain enrolled full-time in an accredited graduate program prior to entering the position.
Maintain a semester grade point average of 3.0. A grade point average of less than 3.0 could result in probationary status. Two semesters are provided in which to improve; however this may affect reemployment status.
Assume additional responsibilities during off-season aspects of the position, which may fall outside the parameters of the specific job description (e.g. maintenance, grounds, convention services, admissions, etc.).