Graduate Assistant – Track & Field and Cross Country

Newman University•Wichita, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Track & Field and Cross-Country Graduate Assistantship is designed to provide a learning experience for those interested in pursuing a career in coaching/college athletics. This person shall assist in day-to-day team operations. Working nights, weekends, and holidays is an essential function of this position.

Requirements

Completion of Bachelor’s Degree.
Previous experience in a college athletic setting.
Must be accepted and enrolled full time (at least six (6) credit hours per semester) in a Master’s degree program (M.S.E. Organizational Leadership preferred) during the academic year (fall and spring semester).
Genuine interest in and willingness to work with students; understanding of student attitudes, concerns and problems.
Ability to exercise basic human relations skills in directing and motivating staff, and dealing with varied constituencies on and off campus.
Strong organizational and computer skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

AED and/or CPR training preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop relationships with coaching staff and team members in order to assist with the operations of the team.
Assist the head coach in planning and running team training sessions.
Assist with scouting reports.
Aid in recruiting efforts.
Assist with coordination of travel planning and scheduling.
Coordination of mentoring, tutoring, or other assistance needed by athletes.
Conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner at all times.
Develop and demonstrate a working knowledge of the NCAA compliance rules.
Complete all University-required trainings including FERPA and Title IX.
Contribute to the overall success of the Newman Athletics Department by performing all other duties as assigned and appropriate to the position.