Graduate Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY • Surprise, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Assistant assists with the day-to-day management of the Track & Field/Cross Country team, which requires some night and weekend work. Candidates should possess a commitment to Christian higher education and utilize a servant leadership style. This role involves recruiting, training, and coaching student-athletes, overseeing their academic progress, and assisting with administrative duties. The position also requires adherence to NAIA rules and regulations, providing leadership for campus involvement and community service, and offering Christ-centered leadership for the Men's and Women's Tennis Program. Other duties may be assigned.

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
• Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties
• Be mindful and supportive of the Mission of Ottawa University
• Understand and follow the University’s policies and procedures and exercise good judgment accordingly
• Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics
• Manage your staff in accordance with University personnel policies
• Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities
• Model and encourage collaboration among University offices and campuses assuring effective communication and operations
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism
• Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University
• Exercise inclusivity in your daily actions in accordance with the University’s Mission Statement, Statement of Spiritual Identity, and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community
• 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
• 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
• A completed employment application is required
• Candidates should attach cover letter and resume

Nice To Haves

• International candidates are only eligible to pursue the on-campus MBA degree of the programs that are offered.
• International students must also be able to secure an F1 student visa and meet the international admissions criteria for acceptance into the Ottawa University MBA program.

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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level