Graduate Assistant Track & Field and Cross Country

 The Track & Field and Cross-Country Graduate Assistantship is designed to provide a learning experience for those interested in pursuing a career in coaching/college athletics. This person shall assist in day-to-day team operations. Working nights, weekends, and holidays is an essential function of this position.

Work Performed:

1. Develop relationships with coaching staff and team members in order to assist with the operations of the team.
2. Assist the head coach in planning and running team training sessions. 
3. Assist with scouting reports.
4. Aid in recruiting efforts.
5. Assist with coordination of travel planning and scheduling.
6. Coordination of mentoring, tutoring, or other assistance needed by athletes.
7. Conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner at all times.
8. Develop and demonstrate a working knowledge of the NCAA compliance rules.
9. Complete all University-required trainings including FERPA and Title IX.
10. Contribute to the overall success of the Newman Athletics Department by performing all other duties as assigned and appropriate to the position.

1. Completion of Bachelor’s Degree.
2. Previous experience in a college athletic setting.
3. Must be accepted and enrolled full time (at least six (6) credit hours per semester) in a Master’s degree program (M.S.E. Organizational Leadership preferred) during the academic year (fall and spring semester).  
4. Genuine interest in and willingness to work with students; understanding of student attitudes, concerns and problems.
5. Ability to exercise basic human relations skills in directing and motivating staff, and dealing with varied constituencies on and off campus.
6. Strong organizational and computer skills.
7. AED and/or CPR training preferred.
8. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation:

1. This is a 12-month position with a contract that requires annual renewal.
2. Monthly stipend of $250.00 throughout the duration of the waiver, ceasing upon completion of the degree.
3. University housing is not provided for Graduate Assistants; however, they may coordinate with the Director of Residence Life to explore availability if housing is not at full capacity.
4. Graduate Assistants will be provided with the 120-day declining meal plan option, which may be subject to tax implications. Meals are available only when the dining hall is open for traditional students.
5. Eligible for fall, spring, and summer tuition waiver. The student is responsible for payment of books, general fees, parking, and living expenses. Must follow tuition waiver policy and submittal deadline  
6. Note: Certain benefits associated with this position (including tuition waivers, stipends, housing, and meal plans) may be treated as taxable income under IRS guidelines. Tax treatment varies by individual circumstance; the student is responsible for any applicable taxes.

Physical Requirements:

1. Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
2. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed.

Additional Information:

• Graduate Assistant for athletics may not hold other full-time employment.  Other part-time employment in or outside the University must receive prior approval from the Director of Athletics.  
• Tuition remission scholarships are dependent upon enrollment in the course(s) by regular, tuition-paying students. The university reserves the right to move classes from the face-to-face modality to the online modality in order to ensure a reasonable minimum class size is met, at the sole discretion of the university. Tuition remission scholarships do not guarantee that any course will be available in any given modality, depending upon enrollment. If space is limited in any class, persons using any tuition benefit scholarships may be enrolled in the order in which they registered for the class.
• As a condition for retention in the role, the Graduate Assistant must remain in good academic standing, which is a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
• A criminal background check will be performed prior to employment offer.