Graduate Assistant - Track and Field

Job Details

Job Location: Fort Wayne Campus - Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Position Type: Seasonal
Education Level: Bachelor's
Travel Percentage: Travel Required
Job Category: Athletics

Track and Field Graduate Assistant position(s) shall support the student-athlete experience by executing duties directly related to student-athlete success, engagement, and retention through academic and personal mentorship and individual athletic and technical development.

• Serve as a direct contact for Indiana Tech Athletics and appropriate sports as assigned, including, but not limited to the following:
• Supervising and running gameday operations, including set up and tear down of equipment, game stats, PA announcing, photography, etc.
• Media publications for games/events (writing stories/articles, creating graphics)
• Communicating with media/opponent schools/conferences to coordinate game/event tasks
• Maintaining athletic website and social media accounts
• Overseeing/managing student employees
• Support the recruitment and enrollment goals of the sport program and Department of Athletics;
• Support the mission, vision, and strategic plan of Indiana Tech;
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Valid Operator’s License and a good driving record required
• Have current First Aid/CPR training; or the ability to obtain such before employment

• Prior participation experience with a sports program (ex. playing, managing, supporting)
• General understanding of most sports
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite programs and photography

• Nights and weekends required
• Travel for competitions required

A resume is required in the application process.