Graduate Assistant Distance/Cross Country – University of Tennessee at Martin

Institution: University of Tennessee at Martin

Location: Martin, TN

Salary: Graduate tuition covered and monthly stipend

Job Description

SUMMARY:

This position has responsibilities that include assistant coaching, practice planning, and recruitment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Head Coach in providing instruction to student-athletes.
• Assist in the planning, organization, and implementation of practices.
• Assist the head coach in building a cohesive and competitive program.
• Assist supervisor in the monitoring the student-athletes academic performance.
• Abide by the rules and regulations of the OVC.
• Understand and abide by universal standards of confidentiality and ethical decision-making.
• Responsible for assisting the head coach with recruiting of student-athletes.
• Responsible for taking a leadership role in the athletic program.
• Assist the Athletic Department in athletic issues as needed.
• Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, OVC, and national affiliations associated with athletics or other role-specific regulations
• Demonstrate and promote the University’s Cultural Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma required, Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to: standard criminal background checks and employment reference checks.
• No coaching experience is required. Competitive collegiate cross country/track experience is required.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and relate well to students, parents, faculty, staff, and others.
• Must be able to work an irregular schedule, evenings and weekends as needed, additional hours when traveling.
• Some travel between locations is required (own transportation). May require some heavy lifting.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]

Job Categories

NCAA Division I, Graduate Assistant, Distance, Cross Country

How to Apply

Email
[email protected]

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