Graduate Assistant for Club Trap Shooting (Part-time)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Club Sport (Primary)
  • Serve as head coach for the designated club sport under the mentorship of the Director of Club Sports
  • Provide instruction leadership and development of student-athletes in practices and competitions
  • Lead recruiting efforts for future club student-athletes
  • Maintain regular communication with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Recreation & Enrollment
  • Manage program records scheduling and administrative duties including program budgeting
  • Attend required club sports and department meetings
  • Provide spiritual leadership to and discipleship opportunities for members of the club team
• Athletic Department
  • Complete additional duties as assigned by Athletic Department leadership including but not limited to:
    • Gameday operation across the department
    • Assist the sports information team with the development of marketing materials and social media
    • Maintain concessions spaces across athletic venues
    • Internal athletic operations as requested
    • Provide facility coverage as needed in the Recreation & Wellness Center at the request of Athletic leadership. This commitment will extend to periods when the University is open but students are not on campus (between terms December/January summer May/June/July/August)

Qualifications:According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Bachelors degree
• Current enrollment in a graduate program

Experience

• Competitive playing and/or youth coaching experience
• Certifications: Sport-specific certifications (e.g. Trap Shooting gun license)

Required Skills

• Demonstrated Christian faith and commitment to IWUs mission and values
• Strong leadership communication and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with NAIA institutional and legal standards (HIPAA FERPA etc.)
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Commitment to ongoing professional and personal development

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU in covenant with Gods reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living teaching and learning which exhibits honor respect and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences our community authentically values each members earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christs commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.