Graduate Assistant for Jumps and/or Throws – University of Rio Grande
Institution: University of Rio Grande
Location: Rio Grande, Ohio
Salary: 6000 and Full Tuition, or Full Tuition, Room and Board
Job Description
Position summary:
The University of Rio Grande seeks two highly motivated, high-energy individuals to join the staff of the Track and Field Program. This posting is for (2) positions available for the Spring 2024-2025 school year. Rio Grande competes in the River States Conference of the NAIA. These are Graduate Assistant positions and require experience in the hurdles, jumps, and/or throws.
Rio Grande features an opportunity to work in a quickly growing, competitive program, with a great team culture. As a result of recent success, the staff has expanded dramatically in the past year and as a result, the University will be making two additional positions available for spring 2024-2025. The last two years have seen the Track & Field program grow from 25 athletes to 70 plus athletes, and consequently our staff has grown to nine full-time, part time, and graduate assistant coaches.
Along with our increase in athlete participation and coaching opportunities, we have seen a huge upsurge in our competitiveness across the board. We are currently ranked 11th in the nation in men’s cross country after being 4th in our conference just 2 years ago. We look for similar gains this spring in all aspects of our program.
Responsibilities and duties:
- Coaching an event areas at all practices
- Planning, implementation, and evaluation of practices for the assigned event area(s)
- Assists head coach and coordinates with other assistants in oversight of all aspects of your assigned athletes academic and general well being
- Recruits student-athletes as directed by the head coach.
- Understands and follows NAIA and conference rules and regulations
- Drives university and rental vehicles as needed
- Facility preparation for all practices, meets and other events.
- Care and management of program equipment
- Campus and community relations
- Perform office related tasks and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach
Work Schedule:
Available to work daily practices and occasional evenings and weekends for scheduled events. This is a 10 month position with a report date in mid August and an end date in late May. The typical weekly hours worked is less than 29 hours total.
Qualifications:
- Must have the ability to effectively coach an event group as part of a highly competitive collegiate track and field program as evidenced by a complete resume of successful previous coaching and/or athletic participation in that area for at least five years.
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree that allows you to be admitted to a Graduate Program at the University.
Candidates should possess strong organizational, and written and oral communication skills - A Valid Driver’s License
Salary and Benefits:
- Full tuition, room and board (standard double with past history of obtaining a single as space permits) at the University of Rio Grande completely paid to complete a Master’s degree.
- In lieu of room and board, a stipend of $6000 per year will be paid.
- The opportunity to work in a vibrant environment with a program that is quickly growing and becoming nationally competitive.
- Responsibility for the development for an event area on a team that has great team culture, and an opportunity to gain experience as a coach for a very energetic and successful team.
- A Professional Development budget that will allow attendance at the USTFCCCA National Convention and USATF or USTFCCCA basic certifications while on staff.
Job Categories
NAIA, Part-Time, Assistant Coach, Graduate Assistant, Cross Country, Track and Field, Sprints, Hurdles, Horizontal Jumps, Vertical Jumps, Throws
How to Apply
Email
mpaxton@rio.edu
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