Graduate Student Coaching Assistant (71611)
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Job Location:
North Canton, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
Walsh University is seeking a highly motivated self-directed and flexible individual who is enthusiastic about contributing to a private faithfully Catholic institution of higher learning and serving the common good. Walsh University promotes academic excellence an engaged community and a commitment to helping students discover their life purpose. The Athletics Division at Walsh University is a member of NCAA Division II that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. The Graduate Student Coaching Assistant(s) will assist in the teaching and mentoring of team members relative to sport specific skills NCAA II rules and regulations individual and team development concepts as well as life skills education under the supervision of the Head Coach of the specified sport.
If selected successful qualified candidates with specific sport skills will have an opportunity to interview for the following open positions within Athletics:
- Mens Basketball
- Womens Basketball
- Mens and Womens Track & Field
- Softball
- Womens Soccer
- Mens and Womens Tennis
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Assists the head coach in managing and directing the program.
- Assists the head coach with all aspects of the program including training practices player instruction game preparation competing and scheduling.
- Assists in the coordination of travel arrangements.
- Assists in completion and processing of paperwork as requested.
- Assists with recruiting including calling prospective student-athletes evaluating high school and junior college players and maintaining accurate records and data bases on the NCAA Compliance Assistant program.
- Works cooperatively with personnel in the athletic department attends department meetings and activities and always represents the University in a positive manner when interacting with the community alumni coaches the media and the general public.
- Responsible for abiding by NCAA II compliance rules and legislation as well as educating student-athletes about those rules.
- Failure to comply by NCAA II rules will be grounds for discipline and/or termination.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and the Vice President for Athletics/Athletic Director.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Required Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Abilities)
Must demonstrate an understanding the Walsh UniversityStatement of Faithand acommitment to support theMission VisionValues and Code ofEthical Conductof Walsh University in accordance with Ex Corde Ecclesiae and the Catholic intellectual tradition. Must also possess the following:
Education:Bachelors degree is required as well as acceptance/admittance into a Walsh University Graduate Program.
Work Experience:3 years paying experience as a NCAA collegiate athlete/and or coaching experience in the specific sport for which applying. Other significant experience relative to coaching and/or the administration of an intercollegiate athletics program may be considered.
Skills and abilities:
- Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students staff and faculty. Positive attitude a must.
- Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Word Excel Outlook
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.
- Must be able to handle and communicate over loud noises in gymnasium/indoors/outdoors; whistles crowd noise; yelling and screaming.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a completedonline application with cover letter indicating the specific sport for which applyingand any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume unofficial transcripts etc.
About Walsh University
Walsh University is seeking a dynamic energetic and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about contributing to a private faithfully Catholic institution of higher learning and serving the common good. Walsh University promotes academic excellence an engaged community and a commitment to helping students discover their life purpose. Grounded in values of faith excellence integrity service and community Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
