Soccer Graduate Assistant
Colorado Christian University•Lakewood, CO
•Onsite
About The Position
The Soccer Graduate Assistant (GA) at Colorado Christian University (CCU) is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all areas necessary to ensure the spiritual, academic, and athletic success of the program. The GA must understand the dynamics of a small university setting and be a committed member of the CCU Department of Athletics as well as the program.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required with acceptance into a CCU graduate program.
- Knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations and ability to pass NCAA coaching test.
- Ability to integrate Christian faith into coaching.
- Desire to disciple/mentor student-athletes in their Christian faith through the platform of soccer.
- Knowledge of soccer and ability to communicate that knowledge effectively to student-athletes.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact appropriately with college student-athletes.
- Ability to drive 15 passenger vans.
- Must reside and work legally in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Two to four years of collegiate-level coach/player experience at the NCAA level preferred.
- Experience with integrating discipleship and evangelism into athletic program desired.
- Willingness to minister to those outside the team with the gospel through the platform of soccer.
- Experience in a similar private Christian institution desirable.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to CCU’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Soccer Graduate Assistant contributes to the mission by being a supporting member of a Christ-centered athletic team that is committed to extending grace and truth to CCU students as they are transformed through their athletic, educational, and spiritual pursuits.
- Provide assistance to the coaching staff in all functional areas of the program including: Christian mentoring/discipleship of soccer athletes, Practices, Home and away contests, Other aspects of the program as determined by the Head Coach (e.g. recruiting, fundraising, travel, etc....)
- Assist the Director of Athletics with any additional responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Tuition waiver for completion of a master's degree through Colorado Christian University's College of Adult and Graduate Studies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
