GraduateAssistant - Mens & WomensTrack & Field

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JOB TITLE: Graduate Assistant - Men’s & Women’s Track & Field

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

WAGE: $15.52

JOB SUMMARY:

Saginaw Valley State University, a NCAA Division II member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for Track & Field. The Graduate Assistant will assist the head coach in the development, promotion, and daily operation of the Track & Field program. Responsibilities include assisting with the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, supporting the organization and administration of program activities, assisting with practice planning and implementation, and contributing to the continued success of a regionally and nationally competitive program.

Graduate Assistants are required to work a minimum of 10 hours per week. During the fall and winter semesters, work hours may not exceed 24 hours per week. During the spring and summer semesters, Graduate Assistants may work up to, but not exceed, 40 hours per week. 

This appointment is for a maximum of two calendar years. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to applicable university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

• Assist in supporting compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA policies and regulations, including student-athlete eligibility, recruiting activities, financial aid procedures, scheduling, and academic progress.

• Support efforts to promote compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations among student-athletes and athletic department personnel.

• Abide by NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and contribute positively to a culture of NCAA rules compliance.

• Assist in promoting a positive academic environment that encourages student-athletes to achieve academic success.

• Assist with the planning and implementation of practices, competitions, and related program activities.

• Provide positive support and encouragement to student-athletes while helping foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive team environment.

• Assist with community outreach and relationship-building efforts that support and enhance the program.

• Assist with the purchasing, inventory, distribution, and maintenance of uniforms and equipment.

• Assist with recruiting activities, including the identification, communication, and evaluation of prospective student-athletes in accordance with NCAA regulations.

• Assist with the development and implementation of off-season training and conditioning activities.

• Support fundraising initiatives and special events that benefit the program.

• Maintain appropriate communication with student-athletes and parents under the guidance of the head coach.

• Assist with the planning and coordination of banquets, fundraising activities, and other program-related events.

• Assist with coordinating team travel arrangements and logistics.

• Assist with the promotion, operation, and coordination of summer camps and clinics.

• Assist with facilities and event operations as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Events.

• Perform related duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletic Administration.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.  SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
 
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.