Graduate Assistant For Softball

Description

Department: Athletic Department

Job Status: Open until filled

FLSA Status: n/a

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Grade/Level: n/a

Amount of Travel Required: Seasonal

Work Schedule: n/a

Positions Supervised: n/a

POSITION SUMMARY

Graduate Assistants act as helpers to their departments, students or professors in a research or administrative capacity. Their primary responsibilities include assisting with various administrative tasks, organizing campus events and conducting various research task.

The Softball Graduate Assistant is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the program, including but not limited to recruiting, scheduling, training, monitoring academic progress, promotions, fundraising and coaching team members. The Graduate Assistant is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Benedictine College, the Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart), and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Commitment to the overall development of the student-athlete and the mission of the College,
• High level of personal integrity,
• Outstanding work ethic,
• Knowledge of and commitment to NAIA rules and regulations,
• Knowledge of sport specific skills and technique,
• Demonstrated success in recruitment. Experience recruiting scholarship athletes highly desirable,
• Demonstrated ability to inspire student-athletes to develop to their fullest potential,
• Outstanding skills in oral and written communication, and
• Good organizational ability and computer competency.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Academic Requirement(s)

• Must be fully admitted in a Master's Degree program at Benedictine College

Experience

• Strong preference for competitive softball experience, either participating and/or coaching

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Stand F

Walk F

Sit F

Handling / Fingering F

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulde Fr

Climb N

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel F

Bend F

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less O

13-25 lbs O

26-40 lbs O

41-100 lbs O

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less 0

11-20 lbs 0

21-50 lbs 0

51-100 lbs 0

Over 100 lbs 0

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

EOE