Graduate Assistant, Men And Womens Cross Country
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Job Description
Position Title: Graduate Assistant for Athletics/Men's and Women's Cross Country
Supervisor: Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach
Responsibilities
Assist the Head Coach during cross country, indoor track and outdoor track seasons in
the areas of:
- Attendance at all competitions, practices, and team events
- Supervision of student-athletes at practices and competitions
- Transportation of student-athletes to competitions and off-site practices
- Program administration, budgetary compliance and fundraising
- Development of training and conditioning programs
- Assessment of student-athlete performance and progress
- Evaluating student-athlete performance; counseling, coaching, and correcting student-athletes in order to improve performance
- Recruiting - attendance at select high school competitions, contacting potential student-athletes and tracking status of recruiting efforts
- Attendance at all Athletic Department coaches meetings
Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director
Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor's degree and 3.0 or above overall GPA
- Admission into a Cumberland University master's program
- Previous collegiate distance running experience and an interest in pursuing a career in athletic coaching
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PPT, Excel)
- Strong work ethic and committed to the development of student-athletes in accordance with the 'whole person' concept
Anticipated Start Date
- July 24, 2025
Remuneration
- Full tuition waiver (no room and board waiver, books or fees)
- Professional growth opportunities
Hours
- Required 20 hours a week for term of graduate program
- Must have flexible hours
Application Procedure
A completed application for the Graduate Assistant position should include:
- Cover letter including your interest in the GA position and your qualifications
- Resume [Employment background, Educational background (GPA included)]
- Three references
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