What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant (Labor) - Athletics, Men's Golf position at UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA?
Job Details
Position Overview
The selected candidate will assist the Head Coach, Men's Golf with the coordination, guidance, direction and supervision of the men's golf program.
Hours per Week
- 5 - 25 hours per week.
- Working nights, weekends, and holidays is a possible function of this position.
College/Department Overview
The Athletics Department at the University of Central Oklahoma currently supports over 400 student athletes in 15 NCAA Division II sports including Football, Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's & Women's Golf, Baseball, Softball, Wrestling, Women's Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor) and Cross Country, Women's Tennis, Women's Soccer, Women's Rowing and Women's Volleyball.
Department Specific Job Functions
The selected candidate will assist the Head Coach, Men's Golf with the coordination, guidance, direction and supervision of the men's golf program. Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to recruiting coordination; coaching student-athletes; monitoring student-athlete academic progress; tournament management; budget; and travel.
Enrollment Requirements
Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.
Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.
Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.
Qualifications/Experience Required
Collegiate playing experience required.
Qualifications/Experience Preferred
Former collegiate or professional playing experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suit of programs.
- General knowledge of NCAA Division II rules & regulations.
- Must be knowledgeable about NCAA Division II rules and regulations.
- Must be able to perform all tasks appointed by the head coach.
- Must have a strong desire to learn.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Salary : $8 - $11
