Track and field/XC graduate assistant

Track and field/XC graduate assistant

Part-time/10 months

DESCRIPTION:
Bluffton University is seeking motivated, organized and mature applicants to serve as the graduate assistant coach for men’s & women’s track & field/XC. The candidate must have strong background in track along with 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 an assistant track & field/XC coach.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Full Tuition waiver with competitive stipend
• Room and board.
• Degree obtained:Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) or Master of Social Work (MSW)

SUPERVISION:
Reports to the head track & field coach and director of athletics

DEADLINE:
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until this position is filled.

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

Bluffton University employment requirements

• Completed Bluffton employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three references

Send employment application materials to:
Resumes for this position will be accepted via email at [email protected]. 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.

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.