What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant - Cross Country/Track and Field position at Columbia College?
Graduate Assistant – Cross Country/Track and Field
Department: Athletics
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Staff, Part-time
Department: Athletics
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Staff, Part-time
Diversity Statement:
Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.
Job Summary: The Cross Country/Track and Field Graduate Assistant will provide event training and management of event group as well as overall support of Cross country/Track and Field Program.
- Assist the head and assistant coaches in training of student athletes. Preparing them mentally and physically for practice and competition.
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to;
- Coaching and training of student athletes in particular event group.
- Supervision of practice, study hall or other team events while head coach or assistant coach are away.
- Proficient in working with word, excel and power point.
- Have appropriate boundaries with student athletes, assisting them in becoming the best student-athlete they can become.
- Participation in program and athletic department fund-raising efforts.
- Work effectively with students, student-athletes, administrators, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, officials, and coaching peers.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Must be accepted in to the Graduate Program at Columbia College.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a college environment
- Experience in sprints & hurdles, jumps, throws
This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.
The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.
