Graduate Assistant for Track and Field

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Graduate Assistant for Track & Field

POSITION:

Graduate Assistant for Track & Field | Vertical Jumps (Pole Vault/High Jump)

SUPERVISOR:

Graduate Assistant for Track & Field

POSITION:

Graduate Assistant for Track & Field | Vertical Jumps (Pole Vault/High Jump)

SUPERVISOR:

Head Track & Field Coach

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Graduate Assistant for Track & Field assists the Head Track & Field Coach in all aspects of the Track & Field

program, including (but not limited to) directing a competitive NCAA Division II program in accordance with the

University, Conference, and NCAA rules and procedures; recruitment and development of student-athletes, as

well as a commitment to student-athletes personal and academic welfare; commitment to gender and ethnic

diversity and willingness to learn about media relations activities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Performs in assisting with coaching and recruiting of Pole Vault, High Jump, and multi-event athletes.

• Complies with NCAA and conference rules and regulations, as well as department plans.

• Maintains effective working relationships with department support staff and other university personnel.

• Demonstrates effectiveness in maintaining budget and organizational skills.

• Demonstrates effectiveness in monitoring student-athletes academic programs, retention, and graduation.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in management, business, education,

kinesiology, coaching, or other related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with members of the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the

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general public.

• Ability to provide support for student development with a demonstrable concern for students.
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Interdependence:

Fosters collaboration across the University

Communication:

Strong decision-making and communication skills

Accountability:

Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with University mission
and values

Respect:

Creates an engaging, collaborative classroom environment by bringing
diverse students and ideas together.

Entrepreneurship:

Influences and Inspires

We are strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our beliefs. Candidates who have
worked with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to
identify their experiences and interests. Tiffin University actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to
providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Tiffin University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for
employees, applicant for employment, students or applicant for admission, access to educational opportunities on the basis of race,
religion, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, social-economic class, place of business, residence,
religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status,
family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled
veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or
any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or
participating in any resolution process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights
agencies.

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Reviewed by HR on 04/2024