XC/TF Graduate Assistant – Wheeling University

Institution: Wheeling University

Location: Wheeling, WV

Salary:

Job Description

Provides assistance to the head coach. Will assist with tactical play and analysis; individual technical advice; and game knowledge and experience. Other duties as assigned. Please email [email protected] if interested.

Key Accountability

• Coaching Assistance

Job Duties

• Responsible for assisting with player development both on an individual and team basis. Will coordinate and participate in specific practice training and fitness sessions relative to the sport; will schedule role specific targets by assessing individual players; and informs players of his/her responsibilities, duties and roles. Other duties as assigned.

Performance Standards

• Able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take and give direction
• Can coach athletes regardless of performance level.
• Helps athletes use their talents to achieve key goals.
• Ability to recognize athletes’ potential and works to build on it.
• Supports athletes going outside of their comfort zone.
• Encourages repeating and building upon areas of strength.
• Suggests methods to improve performance.
• Models success behaviors, a positive work manner and constant self-improvement.

Key Accountability

• Scouting and Recruiting Assistance

Job Duties

• Assists the Head Coach with the scouting and recruiting of future student athletes. Includes following all NCAA, conference and University regulations and guidelines; assessing athletic talent and academic performance of potential student athletes; determining who meets the athletic requirements and University academic standards; and coordinating scholarships per the University’s approved model. Other duties as assigned.

Performance Standards

• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Able to communicate the University’s mission, vision and values.
• Maintains an approachable, professional demeanor.
• Builds rapport by listening, talking and encouraging others.
• Capitalizes on formal and informal networks to meet a goal.
• Displays passion and dedication for the University.
• Articulate and outgoing.
• Proficient (or ability to become proficient) with recruiting software.

General Support

• Supports and promotes the University’s sports’ programs. Other duties as assigned.
• Displays a positive demeanor.
• Capable of prioritizing needs with deadlines.
• Ability to relate to others in a professional, positive manner.
• Promotes events / activities.

Minimum Education Level Required

• Bachelor’s Degree. Must be enrolled in a WJU master’s degree program for the extent of the Graduate Assistantship. *3.0 GPA required.

Minimum Experience Level Required

• One year collegiate playing experience.

Physical Demands Required

• Required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear and use hands to handle and feel objects; lift and / or move up to 50lbs; reach with hands and arms, climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally lift and / or move up to 100lbs; have vision abilities that include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and moderate noise level that can be loud depending on the circumstances.

Compliance Responsibilities Required

• Read, interpret and apply policies and procedures in assigned area; document as required by policies and procedures; maintains qualifications and certification(s); and completes annual training as required by position.

Other

• Required to have a valid driver’s license. Must pass NCAA Compliance Exam. Knowledge of FERPA and HIPPA.

Job Categories

NCAA Division II, Part-Time, Graduate Assistant, Sprints, Hurdles, Horizontal Jumps, Vertical Jumps

How to Apply

Email
[email protected]

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