Baseball Graduate Assistant

Posting Information

First Section

Job Title Baseball Graduate Assistant Position Number NA Organizational Unit Athletics- Student Workers- Joliet, IL Posting Number SP0934-16 Notice of Nondiscrimination

The University of St. Francis does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs on the basis of any protected class. The University also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or harassment or participating in any internal or external investigation or complaint process related to allegations of misconduct. For a complete copy of USF's Policy on Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination for All Faculty, Students, Employees and Third Parties or for more information, please go to https://www.stfrancis.edu/titleix/ or contact the Title IX Coordinator at TitleIX@stfrancis.edu.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate respect for the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate effectively to student-athletes, coaches, staff, administration and the University community.
• Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement.
• Assumption of coaching responsibilities related to the sport of baseball.
• Assumption of certain administrative responsibilities related to the sport of baseball.
• Provision of assistance in monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes.
• Provision of assistance in the enforcement of team rules.
• Provision of assistance in the planning, development and conducting of all in-season and off-season practices and conditioning sessions.
• Ensure that proper safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
• Coordinate certain strategy related to sport of baseball.
• Responsible for certain aspects of recruitment in accordance with university and NAIA rules.
• Understanding and support of all athletic policies and regulations, as well as all philosophies, of the university, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Understanding and support of the NAIA Champions of Character Coaches Code.
• Represent the athletic department and university in a professional manner at various internal and external functions and in working with internal and external constituencies, including but not limited to the media and general public.
• Perform other administrative duties within the department as assigned.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Acceptance into USF's masters program.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the University.

Pay Rate Hourly $5,000 Stipend (up to 20 hours of work per week as needed) & Tuition Waiver (total graduate credits cannot exceed 18 graduate credit hours per academic year) Benefits Not benefits-eligible Hours / Week Varies based on baseball practice & game schedules; includes weekends, nights & holidays. Close Date Quick Link https://stfrancis.peopleadmin.com/postings/5802

Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at time of application)
• Mission Response at https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/856/docs/67939.pdf

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you willing to uphold the Catholic and Franciscan values of the University?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you available and willing to work weekends, nights and holidays?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have the minimum degree as listed in our posting?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you currently accepted in a USF Master's program?

• Yes

• No

• Have a current application to USF Master's Program