Graduate Assistant Athletic

Overview

Job Details

Job Location:

Ottawa University - Ottawa, Kansas - Ottawa, KS 66067
Position Type:
Graduate Assistant - Part Time 29 Hours

Travel Percentage :
Yes - Driving MVR Required
Job Category:
Sports

• Train and coach student athlete members of the athletic programs regarding their conditioning program.
• With the Director, develop and implement sport-specific strength, speed, and conditioning programs for all intercollegiate athletics programs.
• With the Director, assist with nutritional guidance for the athletics programs.
• As designated, interact with head coaches to discuss sport and player specific needs and design their training programs accordingly.
• Regularly communicate with the athletic training staff regarding injuries, injury prevention planning and player-specific modifications to programs.
• Fund and friend raising for the advancement of the program.
• Assist with any and all administrative duties as assigned.
• Ensure adherence to the NAIA rules and regulations including the NAIA Champions of Character 5 core values.
• Provide leadership for campus involvement and community service.
• Provide Christ-centered leadership and direction for the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of and experience in collegiate sports as an athlete and/or staff member.
• Effective communication and motivational skills.
• Positive role model for student-athletes, university personnel and members of the off-campus community.
• Knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations.

• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the University’s policies and procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise inclusivity in daily actions aligning with the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and duties as assigned. All duties and responsibilities are essential and subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to health or safety.

The requirements listed are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GRADUATE ASSISTANT GENERAL INFORMATION:

• A limited number of graduate assistants are available through various departments and campus locations.
• The selected candidates will be granted tuition waiver (18 credit hours per year) for one of Ottawa University's graduate programs, a partial meal allowance and a bi-weekly living stipend paid over 12 months. Renewals for a second year are based on the evidence of academic performance and quality execution of assigned duties.
• International candidates are only eligible to pursue the on-campus MBA degree of the programs that are offered. International students must also be able to secure an F1 student visa and meet the international admissions criteria for acceptance into the Ottawa University MBA program.
• Appointments are generally made to those students who have shown superior aptitude in their field of study as an undergraduate and who appear likely to render a high quality…