Men's Cross-Country and Track & Field Graduate Assistant
Men's Cross-Country and Track & Field Graduate Assistant
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Description Of Job Duties
Assistantships are a common pre-requisite for high-level administration opportunities. They are also a common pre-requisite for management positions in athletics higher education or in businesses involving athletics including the collegiate interscholastic and youth levels. The programs that best complement this position are: Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Master of Arts in Professional and Creative Writing Master of Arts in Sports Leadership Master of Business Administration ( MBA ) Master of Human Resource Management Students in a Leadership program will create solutions discover new leadership ideas and skills and develop the ability to engage and motivate others. The GA will gain experience in relationship development within different populations including but not limited to recruits current student-athletes alumni coaches and other professionals in various departments across campus. A student in the Liberal Studies program will develop skills in event management for competitions marketing and promotions leadership communication and decision-making experiences through exposure to students administration and visiting colleges. An MBA student will learn budget projections operations and supervision and leadership of student employees. The GA will gain experience in relationship development within different populations including but not limited to recruits current student-athletes alumni coaches and other professionals in various departments across campus. A student in the HR Management program will learn hiring leadership training retention and timecards for student workers and participate in hiring officials. Additional duties will be set according to the strengths of the GA and the needs of the teams. These programs are nationally competitive highlighted by 31-combined NCAA National Team Championships (19 in Cross Country 12 in Track & Field). The GA will be mentored by the best this sport has to offer. In the course of performing the duties described above the GA will be immersed in a tradition and culture of excellence to support the Mens Cross-Country and Track & Field programs continuing mission To Build Winners in Life. Our Run for Fun and Personal Best philosophy exemplifies the approach that every student-athlete has the opportunity to reach their potential and beyond. A major role of the GA is to recruit a diverse body of student-athletes seeking to become the best version of themselves. Position Summary : This position reports directly to the Head Coach for Cross Country under the direction of the Director of Athletics. Athletics plays an important role in the life of the campus including but not limited to the following: enhancing the learning experience for student-athletes creating opportunities for uniting the campus community publicly demonstrating the Colleges values and mission and contributing to the achievement of the Colleges enrollment goals. This position will be active in supporting the Colleges Mission and Vision and will strictly adhere to NCAA CCIW and Institutional rules. Essential Functions : Recruiting Identify outstanding student-athlete candidates for North Central College Develop relationships with recruited student-athletes and parents/guardians. Develop relationships with high school/club coaches teachers alumni and others that can aid in the recruitment of student-athletes. Organize coordinate and delegate recruiting tasks including recruiting correspondence via mail email telephone social media and others forms as needed to coaching staff Maintain the recruiting database and research data needed for scouting reports and recruiting. Work closely with the Admission Office on all recruiting activities. Compliance Oversight Maintain a current working knowledge of NCAA and conference regulations and assist in the adherence to them. Sport Teaching Support the Head Coach in developing a strong sense of team within the Program the Department and the College. Assist in organized practice sessions Model and foster appropriate sportsmanship competitiveness and humility. Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College. Excellent written and verbal communication presentation interpersonal and analytical skills required. Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Intermediate skills using MS Office Suite including Word and Excel. Experience in college athletics strongly preferred. Valid and unencumbered drivers license preferred.
Assistantships are a common pre-requisite for high-level administration opportunities. They are also a common pre-requisite for management positions in athletics higher education or in businesses involving athletics including the collegiate interscholastic and youth levels. The programs that best complement this position are: Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Master of Arts in Professional and Creative Writing Master of Arts in Sports Leadership Master of Business Administration ( MBA ) Master of Human Resource Management Students in a Leadership program will create solutions discover new leadership ideas and skills and develop the ability to engage and motivate others. The GA will gain experience in relationship development within different populations including but not limited to recruits current student-athletes alumni coaches and other professionals in various departments across campus. A student in the Liberal Studies program will develop skills in event management for competitions marketing and promotions leadership communication and decision-making experiences through exposure to students administration and visiting colleges. An MBA student will learn budget projections operations and supervision and leadership of student employees. The GA will gain experience in relationship development within different populations including but not limited to recruits current student-athletes alumni coaches and other professionals in various departments across campus. A student in the HR Management program will learn hiring leadership training retention and timecards for student workers and participate in hiring officials. Additional duties will be set according to the strengths of the GA and the needs of the teams. These programs are nationally competitive highlighted by 31-combined NCAA National Team Championships (19 in Cross Country 12 in Track & Field). The GA will be mentored by the best this sport has to offer. In the course of performing the duties described above the GA will be immersed in a tradition and culture of excellence to support the Mens Cross-Country and Track & Field programs continuing mission To Build Winners in Life. Our Run for Fun and Personal Best philosophy exemplifies the approach that every student-athlete has the opportunity to reach their potential and beyond. A major role of the GA is to recruit a diverse body of student-athletes seeking to become the best version of themselves. Position Summary : This position reports directly to the Head Coach for Cross Country under the direction of the Director of Athletics. Athletics plays an important role in the life of the campus including but not limited to the following: enhancing the learning experience for student-athletes creating opportunities for uniting the campus community publicly demonstrating the Colleges values and mission and contributing to the achievement of the Colleges enrollment goals. This position will be active in supporting the Colleges Mission and Vision and will strictly adhere to NCAA CCIW and Institutional rules. Essential Functions : Recruiting Identify outstanding student-athlete candidates for North Central College Develop relationships with recruited student-athletes and parents/guardians. Develop relationships with high school/club coaches teachers alumni and others that can aid in the recruitment of student-athletes. Organize coordinate and delegate recruiting tasks including recruiting correspondence via mail email telephone social media and others forms as needed to coaching staff Maintain the recruiting database and research data needed for scouting reports and recruiting. Work closely with the Admission Office on all recruiting activities. Compliance Oversight Maintain a current working knowledge of NCAA and conference regulations and assist in the adherence to them. Sport Teaching Support the Head Coach in developing a strong sense of team within the Program the Department and the College. Assist in organized practice sessions Model and foster appropriate sportsmanship competitiveness and humility. Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College. Excellent written and verbal communication presentation interpersonal and analytical skills required. Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Intermediate skills using MS Office Suite including Word and Excel. Experience in college athletics strongly preferred. Valid and unencumbered drivers license preferred.
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