Graduate Assistant for Athletic Performance at Benedictine

Atchison, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Recruiting, Scheduling, Training, Academic Monitoring, Promotions, Fundraising, Coaching, Personal Integrity, Work Ethic, NAIA Rules Knowledge, Sport Specific Skills, Communication, Organization, Computer Competency

Industry

Description

Description Department: Athletic Department Job Status: Open until filled FLSA Status: n/a Reports To: Director of Athletics Grade/Level: n/a Amount of Travel Required: Seasonal Work Schedule: n/a Positions Supervised: n/a POSITION SUMMARY Graduate Assistants act as helpers to their departments, students or professors in a research or administrative capacity. Their primary responsibilities include assisting with various administrative tasks, organizing campus events and conducting various research tasks. The Athletic Performance Graduate Assistant is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the program, including but not limited to recruiting, scheduling, training, monitoring academic progress, promotions, fundraising and coaching team members. The Graduate Assistant is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Benedictine College, the Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart), and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Benedictine College is a member of the NAIA at the Division I level. Requirements POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) Commitment to the overall development of the student-athlete and the mission of the College, High level of personal integrity, Outstanding work ethic, Knowledge of and commitment to NAIA rules and regulations, Knowledge of sport specific skills and technique, Demonstrated success in recruitment. Experience recruiting scholarship athletes highly desirable, Demonstrated ability to inspire student-athletes to develop to their fullest potential, Outstanding skills in oral and written communication, and Good organizational ability and computer competency. Education Bachelor's Degree, ARC First Aid and CPR certified required (must be certified by start date), and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certification required, preferred NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Academic Requirement(s) Must be fully admitted in a Master’s Degree program at Benedictine College PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Abilities Stand F Walk F Sit F Handling / Fingering F Reach Outward F Reach Above Shoulder F Climb F Crawl F Squat or Kneel F Bend F Push / Pull 12 lbs or less O 13-25 lbs O 26-40 lbs O 41-100 lbs O Lift /Carry 10 lbs or less O 11-20 lbs O 21-50 lbs O 51-100 lbs O Over 100 lbs O N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) EOE

Responsibilities

The Graduate Assistant for Athletic Performance assists in all facets of the program, including recruiting, scheduling, training, monitoring academic progress, promotions, fundraising, and coaching team members. Primary duties involve supporting departmental needs through administrative tasks, organizing events, and conducting research.