Graduate Assistant â Cross-Country / Track & Field
Graduate Assistant â Cross-Country / Track & Field
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About Augustana University:
Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls South Dakota with a metro area of over 265000 people. Augustana University has for more than 150 years provided a strong studentcentric education based on its five core values: Christian faith liberal arts excellence community and service. Currently with 21 NCAA sports programs and 2 more launching in 202324 Augustana Athletics is focused on building champions in the classroom in competition and in the community highlighted by three team national championships over the last six years. Ranking 7th in the 202122 Learfield Directors Cup the 9th time in 10 years with a top twenty finish Augustana is currently implementing its strategic plan Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030. The addition of mens hockey that will compete at the Division I level is a key element of the strategic plan. Augustana Athletics has two priorities in the current phase of the plan win the Directors Cup as the best athletics department in Division II and build a nationally competitive mens hockey program. Midco Arena the new on campus home for Viking hockey will also house administrative offices scheduled to open in 2023.
Graduate Assistant CrossCountry/Track & Field
Augustana University invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant CrossCountry / Track & Field. This is a unique opportunity designed to provide onthejob learning experiences for recent college graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in intercollegiate athletics. The graduate assistant will support all aspects of the CrossCountry and Track & Field programs with handson experience in both daytoday operations and coaching responsibilities. This role reports directly to the Head CrossCountry / Track & Field Coach and serves as an integral part of a competitive and dynamic NCAA Division II athletic program. Every effort has been made to make the job description as complete as possible. However it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform.
This position covers 50% tuition in qualifying academic programs plus an hourly rate of pay. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related to or is a logical assignment to the position.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Assist with planning and implementation of daily practices training sessions and team meetings.
- Provide coaching support for specific event groups within CrossCountry and/or Track & Field (e.g. distance sprints jumps throws).
- Support all facets of program operations including equipment management travel coordination and meet preparation.
- Participate in recruitment of prospective studentathletes through evaluations communication and campus visits.
- Assist with administrative tasks including NCAA compliance documentation academic monitoring and budget tracking.
- Help facilitate a team environment that promotes athletic academic and personal excellence.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of home meets and special team events.
- Represent Augustana University in a professional manner at all times.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required.
- Minimum of 1year experience in a college CrossCountry/Track & Field program.
- Proficient in Google Platform.
- Ability to work on deadline and management several tasks simultaneously with consistent followthrough.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Creative selfstarter withability to exhibit diplomacy and tact while protecting confidentiality.
- Ability to work nights and weekends as typical in collegiate athletics.
- Strict adherence to established NCAA conference and University rules and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Former studentathlete.
- Acceptance into an Augustana graduate studies program.
- CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Interacting with students faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Interacting with students faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure:
The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials in one document to our career center portal. If assistance is needed in the application process please reach out to . Official website: .
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a preemployment background check.
Employment Type
Part-Time
