Graduate Assistant/Intern – Bluffton University

Institution: Bluffton University

Location: Bluffton, OH

Salary:

Job Description

DESCRIPTION:
Bluffton University is seeking motivated, organized and mature applicants to serve as the graduate assistant coach for Track and Field and Cross Country as well as additional responsibilities as assigned. The candidate must have exquisite communication, organizational and supervisory skills with the ability to show mature and responsible leadership and work well in a team environment. The successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of Bluffton University and be the primary assistant XCTF coach.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Acceptance into the graduate program
• Must submit to a criminal background check, subject to review and approval by Bluffton University
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive university vans

Preferred:

• Competed as a collegiate student-athlete at any level
• Experience in Throws preferred, but all candidates will be considered
• Interest in pursuing a career in coaching, education, leadership or the like.
• Efficient multi-tasking, time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and face to face interaction skills

RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)

Athletic responsibilities:

• Weekend/weekday travel to meets
• Assist in organizing, scheduling and running practices
• Assist with monitoring academics and providing players with resources/solutions for academic success
• Communication with players via email, text messages or phone calls
• Recruiting efforts, including campus visits, traveling to events or high school tournaments, etc.
• Support head coach with fundraising efforts
• Assist with community service efforts
• Assist with management of social media accounts

Additional responsibilities may include:

Event management responsibilities

• Intramural coverage

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Operate personal vehicle, school vehicles
• Work potentially long hours, including early mornings
• Lift and transport equipment up to 50 lbs.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Employment runs from August-May, but some work may be required during June and July with recruiting, fundraising, summer camps, etc.
• 5-6 days per week, with time split between being on campus at Bluffton University and travel to meets during the spring/summer season and in-season recruiting.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Compensation will include $5,000 for the academic year
• 12 days of time off, plus university holidays and approved time off during breaks
• Furnished housing. All utilities will be paid by the university.
• 20 Meal plan in the Commons provided when classes are in session.
• Degree obtained: Master of Business Administration or Master of Social Work

SUPERVISION

• Reports to the head Track and Cross-Country coaches and director of athletics.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applications are considered complete when all of the following materials have been submitted:

Bluffton University employment requirements

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three professional references
• Resumes for this position will be accepted via email at [email protected] and [email protected] Please combine your cover letter, resume, three professional references and any additional materials as one PDF file.

Candidates will be contacted via email upon receipt of their resume. Candidates selected for interviews will be notified of the next step in the process.

Appointment:

Review of applications will begin immediately

Employment decisions are based on merit and university needs, and not on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution, Bluffton University expressly reserves its rights to appoint faculty and staff who share a commitment to the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptist beliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church. EOE.

Job Categories

NCAA Division III, Graduate Assistant, Cross Country, Track and Field, Sprints, Hurdles, Horizontal Jumps, Vertical Jumps, Throws, Distance

How to Apply

Email
[email protected]

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