Graduate Assistant Coach – Southern Illinois University

Institution: Southern Illinois University

Location: Carbondale, IL

Salary: Monthly Stipend Plus Graduate School Tuition

Job Description

• Assist the Head Track and Field Coach in all assigned administrative operations of the track and field program. Must adhere to all departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the university, the Missouri Valley Conference and the NCAA.
• Help coordinate travel arrangements for teams, including scheduling team travel to away events, negotiating hotel accommodations and securing group transportation. Aid in determining schedules and itineraries for trips, develop rooming lists and supervise per diem payments.
• Assist in meet management (for track and field/cross country home competitions), facility management, equipment distribution, and alumni relations.
• Prepare required compliance reports on behalf of coaching staff.
• At the direction of the coaching staff, coordinates recruiting visits, including schedules, hotel and meal arrangements.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Qualifications:

• SIUC graduate student admitted to a graduate program.
• The candidate must have high motivation with a capacity for hard work.
• The ability to interact comfortably with those individuals and constituency groups (student-athletes, alumni, coaches, parents, etc.) that are crucial to the SIU Track & Field program.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision, ability to handle sensitive information, and assist with basic office duties as assigned by staff.
• Excellent communication, business, and organizational skills required.
• Prior experience with track and field programs preferred (but not required), as well as knowledge of NCAA rules.

How to apply:

Candidates are required to submit the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for 2 professional references

Please send to:
Richard Jones at [email protected]

Open to both those interested in Coaching and Non Coaching Roles

Job Categories

NCAA Division I, Part-Time, Graduate Assistant

How to Apply

Email
[email protected]

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