Graduate Assistant - Dance & Cheer

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Job Summary: Hastings College Dance Program is searching for a Graduate Assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Graduate Assistant assists in the overall management and leadership of the Dance & Cheer programs. This individual will support the philosophy, mission, and standards of Hastings College, the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), and the NAIA.

Graduate Assistant positions include a tuition waiver, a $5,000 yearly stipend, and on-campus housing free of charge for the individual. Candidate review begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining a highly competitive intercollegiate program within rules and regulations of the institution, the GPAC and NAIA.
• Assist in planning, organizing and managing all phases of the program including: teaching student-athlete skill development and mental/motivating techniques for competition, scheduling and supervision of practice and game sessions, supervision of support staff members in an efficient and productive manner monitoring and maintaining the discipline and conduct of student-athletes to support the image and reputation of the athletics program.
• Assist with the development and execution of choreography for game-day performances, competitive routines, and campus events.
• Recruit and retain academically qualified student-athletes within the guidelines of Hastings College, the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), and the NAIA.
• Maintain a roster that is competitive within the GPAC and NAIA and support the college enrollment strategy/mission.

- Monitor student-athlete progression to ensure graduation, retention, and eligibility

Qualifications
Bachelors Degree is required. Admittance into the Hastings College Masters of Teaching Program is also required. Passing the Praxis test is considered the qualification for admission into the MAT program. Experience in creating and editing routines for both game-day performances and competitive events.

Job Summary: Hastings College Dance Program is searching for a Graduate Assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Graduate Assistant assists in the overall management and leadership of the Dance & Cheer programs. This individual will support the philosophy, mission, and standards of Hastings College, the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), and the NAIA.

Graduate Assistant positions include a tuition waiver, a $5,000 yearly stipend, and on-campus housing free of charge for the individual. Candidate review begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining a highly competitive intercollegiate program within rules and regulations of the institution, the GPAC and NAIA.
• Assist in planning, organizing and managing all phases of the program including: teaching student-athlete skill development and mental/motivating techniques for competition, scheduling and supervision of practice and game sessions, supervision of support staff members in an efficient and productive manner monitoring and maintaining the discipline and conduct of student-athletes to support the image and reputation of the athletics program.
• Assist with the development and execution of choreography for game-day performances, competitive routines, and campus events.
• Recruit and retain academically qualified student-athletes within the guidelines of Hastings College, the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), and the NAIA.
• Maintain a roster that is competitive within the GPAC and NAIA and support the college enrollment strategy/mission.

- Monitor student-athlete progression to ensure graduation, retention, and eligibility

Qualifications
Bachelors Degree is required. Admittance into the Hastings College Masters of Teaching Program is also required. Passing the Praxis test is considered the qualification for admission into the MAT program. Experience in creating and editing routines for both game-day performances and competitive events.

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