Cross Country / Track & Field Graduate Assistant – Augustana University (SD)
Institution: Augustana University (SD)
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Salary:
Job Description
Augustana University invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant – Cross Country / Track & Field. This is a unique opportunity designed to provide on-the-job learning experiences for recent college graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in intercollegiate athletics. The graduate assistant will support all aspects of the Cross-Country and Track & Field programs, with hands-on experience in both day-to-day operations and coaching responsibilities. This role reports directly to the Head Cross-Country / Track & Field Coach and serves as an integral part of a competitive and dynamic NCAA Division II athletic program. Every effort has been made to make the job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform.
This position covers 50% tuition in qualifying academic programs plus an hourly rate of pay. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or is a logical assignment to the position.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with planning and implementation of daily practices, training sessions, and team meetings.
- Provide coaching support for specific event groups within Cross-Country and/or Track & Field (e.g., distance, sprints, jumps, throws).
- Support all facets of program operations, including equipment management, travel coordination, and meet preparation.
- Participate in recruitment of prospective student-athletes through evaluations, communication, and campus visits.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including NCAA compliance documentation, academic monitoring, and budget tracking.
- Help facilitate a team environment that promotes athletic, academic, and personal excellence.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of home meets and special team events.
- Represent Augustana University in a professional manner at all times.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 1-year experience in a college Cross-Country/Track & Field program.
- Proficient in Google Platform.
- Ability to work on deadline and management several tasks simultaneously with consistent follow-through.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Creative self-starter with ability to exhibit diplomacy and tact while protecting confidentiality.
- Ability to work nights and weekends as typical in collegiate athletics.
- Strict adherence to established NCAA, conference, and University rules and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Former student-athlete.
- Acceptance into an Augustana graduate studies program.
- CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure:
The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials in one document to our career center portal: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=026eaaee-2102-4004-840c-8e8ad42d78b1&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US&jobId=535885
• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references.
Job Categories
NCAA Division II, Graduate Assistant, Cross Country, Track and Field
How to Apply
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