Graduate Assistant – University of Rio Grande

Institution: University of Rio Grande

Location: Rio Grande, OH

Salary: Full tuition, room and board for Masters Degreee

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 2026-2027 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. The men’s program was ranked 14th in the Ustfccca program rankings in the nation and the program produced 17 all American performances this year. As a result of recent success, the staff has expanded dramatically as a result, the University will be making two additional positions available for fall 2025-2026. The last two years have seen the Track & Field program grow from 25 athletes to 85 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.

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 once in your internship and will
• Cover USATF or USTFCCCA basic certifications while on staff.

Job Categories

NAIA, Graduate Assistant

How to Apply

Email
mpaxton@rio.edu

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