Graduate Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach (30758)

Ottawa University • Surprise, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Assistant assists with the day-to-day management of the team, which requires some night and weekend work. Candidates for should possess a commitment to Christian higher education and utilize a servant leadership style of leadership. The selected candidates will be granted a tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University's graduate programs, a partial meal allowance, and a bi-weekly living stipend paid over 12 months. Renewals for a second year are based on academic performance and quality execution of assigned duties. Appointments are generally made to students who have shown superior aptitude in their field of study as an undergraduate and who appear likely to render a high quality of service to the University through their appointment and service activities. All Graduate Assistants must be eligible to work in the United States and present the proper documentation to the Human Resources Department prior to beginning their graduate assistantship.

Requirements

• Earned bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of and experience in collegiate sports as an athlete and/or staff member.
• Effective communication and motivational skills
• Positive role model for student-athletes, university personnel and members of the off-campus community
• Knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and present the proper documentation to the Human Resources Department prior to beginning their graduate assistantship.
• Must be accepted and enrolled in an Ottawa University graduate program.
• Submission of official undergraduate transcripts (3.0 GPA – minimum requirement)
• Submission of a personal statement regarding career goals and three professional references.
• Other items as identified by the specific academic program
• A completed employment application is required.
• Candidates should attach cover letter and resume.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to Christian higher education
• Servant leadership style of leadership

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train and coach members of the athletic program
• Recruit, retain and graduate student-athletes who contribute to the success of the program and vibrancy of campus life
• Fund and friend raising for the advancement of the program
• Provide oversight of student-athletes academic progress toward degree completion
• Assist with any and all administrative duties as assigned
• Ensure adherence to the NAIA and rules and regulations including the NAIA Champions of Character 5 core values
• Provide leadership for campus involvement and community service
• Provide Christ-centered leadership and direction for the Men's and Women's Tennis Program
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University's graduate programs
• Partial meal allowance
• Bi-weekly living stipend paid over 12 months

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level