Graduate Assistant Track and Field/Cross Country
EXPIRED
Posted Date: May 30, 2024
Expired Date: Oct 03, 2024QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
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Years of Experience
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Work Type
Full-time
ABOUT PROGRAM
Posted:
Contact Information
David Manning Phone: (606) 474-3270 Email: dsmanning@kcu.edu
Position Description
Job Summary :
Kentucky Christian is seeking three graduate students to coach, mentor, and lead student-athletes through their time at KCU. These positions will have a hand in leading one or more multiple event groups (throws, jumps, hurdles, sprints, distance). The graduate assistant will emphasize the holistic growth of the student. KCU is committed to engaging students in a transformative educational experience that equips them as effective Christian professionals providing servant leadership for the church and society.
Vision and Mission :
The Track and Field/Cross Country (TF/XC) Graduate Residency Program aims to…
To foster a culture of excellence and growth within the TF/XC program, where athletes are empowered to reach their fullest potential both on and off the track. Through dedication, mentorship, and collaboration, we aim to cultivate a community of student-athletes who excel academically, athletically, and spiritually.
Posted:
Contact Information
David Manning Phone: (606) 474-3270 Email: dsmanning@kcu.edu
Position Description
Apply NowJob Summary :
Kentucky Christian is seeking three graduate students to coach, mentor, and lead student-athletes through their time at KCU. These positions will have a hand in leading one or more multiple event groups (throws, jumps, hurdles, sprints, distance). The graduate assistant will emphasize the holistic growth of the student. KCU is committed to engaging students in a transformative educational experience that equips them as effective Christian professionals providing servant leadership for the church and society.
Vision and Mission :
The Track and Field/Cross Country (TF/XC) Graduate Residency Program aims to…
To foster a culture of excellence and growth within the TF/XC program, where athletes are empowered to reach their fullest potential both on and off the track. Through dedication, mentorship, and collaboration, we aim to cultivate a community of student-athletes who excel academically, athletically, and spiritually.
As graduate assistants, the mission is to provide comprehensive support to the TF/XC program, assisting coaches by developing student-athletes through personalized training, academic guidance, and character building. We are committed to upholding the values of teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement while striving to create a positive and competitive environment that inspires a lifelong love for the sport and prepares athletes for success beyond graduation.
Qualifications/Requirements:
The Graduate Residency Program intends to provide practical ministry experience, accompanied with academic studies, for 1-2 years for those students who are:
- undergraduate degree
- acceptance into one of KCU’s Master’s programs
- competed at the collegiate level in any event (special consideration for throws, jumps, hurdles, sprints, distance event groups).
- maintain 3.0 GPA ability to lead both in the spiritual and athletic realm
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
- sympathetic to the beliefs and mission of the Restoration Movement
- committed to regular spiritual formation practices and disciplines
- passion for working in an ethnically and spiritually diverse community
- spiritual and emotional maturity
- good communication & conflict resolution skills
- ability to maintain confidentiality
Contact Information:
Joshua Thornburg, Head Coach – jcthornburg@kcu.edu
David Manning, Athletic Director – dsmanning@kcu.edu
How to Apply:
- Submit a resume
- Staff Application APPLY HERE LINK
- 300 Word essay on how sports can be used as a ministry.
Financial Support:
- Housing:
- Non-Married Students will be provided housing within
one of KCU’s residential apartments.
- Married Students will have a 1-2 bedroom apartment reserved at a
reduced monthly rate.
- Tuition: Full-tuition scholarship.
- Meals: Graduate Assistants will be provided with a fully-funded meal plan.
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