Graduate Assistant for Men’s and Women’s Cross Country – Cumberland University
Institution: Cumberland University
Location: Lebanon, TN
Salary: Tuition + Room & Board
Job Description
Responsibilities
Assist the Head Coach during cross country, indoor track and outdoor track seasons in
the areas of:
-Attendance at all competitions, practices, and team events
-Supervision of student-athletes at practices and competitions
-Transportation of student-athletes to competitions and off-site practices
-Program administration, budgetary compliance and fundraising
-Development of training and conditioning programs
-Assessment of student-athlete performance and progress
-Evaluating student-athlete performance; counseling, coaching, and correcting student-athletes in order to improve performance
-Recruiting – attendance at select high school competitions, contacting potential student-athletes and tracking status of recruiting efforts
-Attendance at all Athletic Department coaches meetings
Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director
Qualifications
-Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 3.0 or above overall GPA
-Admission into a Cumberland University master’s program
-Previous collegiate distance running experience and an interest in pursuing a career in athletic coaching
-Excellent written and verbal communication
-Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PPT, Excel)
-Strong work ethic and committed to the development of student-athletes in accordance with the ‘whole person’ concept
Anticipated Start Date
January 6, 2026
Full tuition waiver (no room and board waiver, books or fees)
Professional growth opportunities
Hours
Required 20 hours a week for term of graduate program
Must have flexible hours
Application Procedure
A completed application for the Graduate Assistant position should include:
Cover letter including your interest in the GA position and your qualifications
Resume [Employment background, Educational background (GPA included)]
Three references
Job Categories
NAIA, Part-Time, Graduate Assistant, Cross Country, Distance