Graduate Assistant for STUNT

NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Graduate Assistant for STUNT

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) Athletic Department competes at the NCAA Division II level. NNU is a member of the PacWest Conference which includes: Fresno Pacific University, Concordia University Irvine, Vanguard University, Hawaii Pacific University, William Jessup University.

Description of Position

This position is a part-time, graduate assistant position and will report to the Head STUNT Coach.

Essential Functions

• Prepares, plans, conducts, and evaluates practice sessions, as directed by Head Coach. 
• Teaches individuals and groups of student-athletes specific tasks and skills before, during and after practice, during season and off-season. 
• Follow all NCAA and Northwest Nazarene University’s recruiting policies. 
• Oversee portion of study hall.
• Plans long and short-term team objectives under the leadership of the Head Coach. 
• Participates in recruiting efforts with the Office of Admissions, Academic Services, Compliance and others within your PSAs under the supervision of the program’s recruiting coordinator. 
• Assists in the formulation of team and department fundraising activities and promotional events.
• Administers day to day operations as directed by the Head Coach.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree
• Acceptance into NNU’s Graduate School
• Sufficient skills, knowledge and training to perform the essential function of the position
• The University requires that all candidates be Christians, and must be comfortable with and in 
• agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU.
• High motivation and commitment to the University, including the ability to self-start, be calm under 
• pressure, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, be able to multi-task, problem-solve, and 
• relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances
• Ability to obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR card
• Ability to obtain NNU driving certification

Compensation

Full-time graduate school tuition and a $3,000 per year stipend.