Graduate Assistant (2) – Northern Illinois University

Institution: Northern Illinois University

Location: Dekalb, Ill.

Salary:

Job Description

Northern Illinois University is seeking to hire 2 Graduate Assistants (10-month) for the Women’s XC/Track & field Programs. These positions will work primarily with XC/Distance & Throwing athletes. Reports to the Head XC Coach during Cross Country season and Director of Track & Field/XC Coach during the indoor and outdoor season.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Work alongside NIU Track & Field coaching staff in all aspects of the programs.
• Assist the coaching staff with the planning and preparation of all practices.
• Assist staff in identifying and recruiting qualified student-athletes to NIU.
• Assist in planning and organizing travel logistics for the Track & Field Program.
• Responsible for attending all practices and off-campus competitions.
• Responsible for driving athletes to practices and competitions.
• Assist with home meet management and operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Previous participation and/or coaching experience in Disciplines
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Admissions to a Master Program at NIU
• Must maintain a Graduate GPA of at least 3.0.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Willing to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification within first 90 days of employment.

NIU Athletic Graduate Assistantships include a tuition waiver, applicable toward instructional tuition charges (excludes student fees, institutional charges, program differentials, books, etc.), and a bi-monthly paycheck.

Job Categories

NCAA Division I, Track and Field, Cross Country, Graduate Assistant

How to Apply

Other Instructions
To assure full consideration, interested individuals must submit a cover letter referencing the position applying for, resume, and three (3) professional references in a single PDF document to AthleticAssistantships@niu.edu.

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