What are the responsibilities and job description for the Triathlon Graduate Assistant position at North Central College?
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
GA000124
Position Title
Triathlon Graduate Assistant
Position ID
GA-ATHL-AWTL-I
Department
Athletic Training
Division
Student Affairs and Athletics
Supervisor
Tyler Woodward
Supervisor Title
Head Women's Triathlon Coach / Assistant Swimming Coach
Description of Job Duties
This position has recruiting, leadership, administrative, communication, writing, and coaching components. Responsibilities include assisting with the coordination and administrative duties of the programs.
Essential Functions :
Assist the head coach with organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices.
Source and recruit prospective student athletes that meet NCC admission requirements.
Schedule on-campus visits in conjunction with the admissions department.
Event planning for home competition and alumni events.
Writing and directing practices.
Plan team meals and transportation to and from competitions.
Assist with administrative duties such as meet entry.
Build positive relationships with current team members to motivate and encourage effective training strategies.
Assist with follow up of donors and alums.
Other duties as assigned.
This position complements the knowledge and skills that students will learn in the Higher Education Leadership, Liberal Studies, Organizational Leadership, Professional and Creative Writing, Sports Leadership, MBA, and Human Resource Management programs.
Do the job duties for this position have any potential exposure to student records?
Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements?
Will this position be working with minors?
Job Qualifications
Required :
Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.
Swim team experience - either as a swimmer or coach - or athletic administrative experience.
Current CPR / AED and First Aid certification, or eligibility to become current.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Able and willing to travel with the teams as needed, including nights and weekends.
Preferred :
Experience in college athletics strongly preferred.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record strongly preferred.
The programs that best complement this position are :
Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
Master of Arts in Professional and Creative Writing
Master of Arts in Sports Leadership
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Human Resource Management
Approximate number of work hours per week
20 hours per week during the academic year, excluding academic breaks
New or Replacement?
Replacement
If replacement, person(s) being replaced
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or humanresources@hr.noctrl.edu
Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Open Date
11 / 07 / 2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.
