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Graduate Assistant - Cross Country/Track & Field

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Graduate Assistant - Cross Country/Track & Field

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Department:

Administration, Strategic Initiatives, Trustee Affairs-Athletics

Locations:

Louisville, KY

Posted:

May 8, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time Non-Exempt

Position ID:

200321

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About Bellarmine University:

Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. In a survey by The Princeton Review, students praised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every single person and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarmine students, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and world.

SmartAsset ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for best work-life balance, while workplace insights platform kununu.com named Louisville one of the top five U.S. cities for happy employees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of the top 15 cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunity, cost of living and job satisfaction. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 10 city for job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and low unemployment. Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population.

Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing career networks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality of life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the community, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship and action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty, staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives.

Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Description:

The Graduate Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach will provide support and assistance to the Head Coach and Assistant Coaches for the Bellarmine University Track & Field and Cross Country programs. The Graduate Assistant receives graduate tuition covering up to 6 hours per semester (excluding summer) and a stipend.

Specific duties include:

• Assist with the planning and implementation of practices, training sessions, meet preparation, travel, recruiting, equipment management, and other duties as assigned.
• Coach student-athletes in an assigned event area based on experience and program needs, including distance/cross country, sprints/hurdles, jumps, throws, and/or multi-events.
• Support the development of student-athletes through technical instruction, event-specific training, and performance analysis.
• Recruit qualified prospective student-athletes while adhering to NCAA Division I, conference, and University standards.
• Assist with monitoring the academic progress and overall well-being of student-athletes.
• Assist with meet management, team operations, and organization of camps and clinics as needed.
• Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people in a manner that positively represents the University, its athletics programs, and personnel.
• Assist in the organization of social media, recruiting materials, and sports information content.
• Abide by and comply with NCAA, conference, and University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to the overall success of the University's intercollegiate athletics program by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Work is performed in both outdoor and indoor environments and may require travel.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during competition seasons.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Admittance into a Bellarmine Graduate Degree program
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects
• Ability to work in an indoor and outdoor environment

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.  
 
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

URL: BUKnights.com

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