What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant, Childhood Physical Activity and Development Lab position at CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY?
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Graduate Assistant for the Cumberland University Childhood Physical Activity and Development Lab
Position Title: Graduate Assistant for the Cumberland University Childhood Physical Activity and Development Lab
Hours: 20 hours per week minimum for term of graduate program
Supervisor: Dr. George Walker, Associate Professor of Physical Education and Athletic Coaching; Director of the Cumberland University Childhood Physical Activity and Development Laboratory
Compensation: Tuition Waiver
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be accepted to or enrolled in one of the following graduate programs at Cumberland University
- Master of Arts in Teaching emphasis in Physical Education,
- Master of Arts in Education emphasis Physical Education & Physical Activity Leadership
- Master of Arts in Education emphasis Athletic Coaching
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a field of education, Kinesiology, or Exercise Science
- Available to work weekdays, weeknights, or weekends
- Must be accepted to or enrolled in a graduate program at Cumberland University
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with a diverse student population
- Strong organization, communication, and leadership skills
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and outgoing
- Prompt and Reliable
- Understanding of social media
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability and willingness to work with individuals with special needs
- Assist with creation and coordination for teaching of students of Cedars Preparatory Academy
- Assist with research for Cumberland University Childhood Physical Activity and Development Lab
- Assist with recruitment of undergraduate programs in physical education and athletic coaching
- Assist with recruitment of graduate program in Master of Arts in Teaching emphasis in Physical Education
- Assist with recruitment of graduate programs in Master of Arts in Education emphases of Physical Education & Physical Education Leadership, Athletic Coaching, and Professional Studies
- Assist with Students Helping Achieve Physical Fitness and Education (SHAPE) club
- Assist with tutoring students for Praxis in Physical Education
- Photograph events and edit pictures for marketing purposes
- Other duties deemed necessary by the supervisor
PLEASE SUBMIT COVER LETTER AND RESUME
A completed application for the Graduate Assistant position includes the following:
1. Cover letter that includes your interest in the GA position and your qualifications:
A. Background information about yourself.
B. Motivations for applying for the Graduate Assistant position.
C. Include any activities that you have participated in and/or work experiences or skills that you feel qualify you for this Graduate Assistant position.
D. Description of personal, leadership, and administrative skill and how you would apply then to this Graduate Assistant position.
E. Why you feel you are the right fit for this position?
2. Resume
3. Three professional or educational references
