Position Information
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Men's Cross-Country and Track & Field Graduate Assistant
GA-ATHL-MCC/TF
Position Information
GA000105
Apply NowMen's Cross-Country and Track & Field Graduate Assistant
GA-ATHL-MCC/TF
Athletics
Student Affairs and Athletics
Matt Sinnott
Head Men's Cross Country Coach; Assistant Men's Track & Field
Assistantships are a common pre-requisite for high-level administration opportunities. They are also a common pre-requisite for management positions in athletics, higher education, or in businesses involving athletics including the collegiate, interscholastic, and youth levels.
The programs that best complement this position are:
Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
Master of Arts in Professional and Creative Writing
Master of Arts in Sports Leadership
Master of Business Administration (
MBA
)
Master of Human Resource Management
Students in a
Leadership
program will create solutions, discover new leadership ideas and skills, and develop the ability to engage and motivate others. The GA will gain experience in relationship development within different populations including but not limited to recruits, current student-athletes, alumni, coaches and other professionals in various departments across campus.
A student in the
Liberal Studies
program will develop skills in event management for competitions, marketing and promotions, leadership, communication and decision-making experiences through exposure to students, administration, and visiting colleges.
An
MBA
student will learn budget projections, operations, and supervision and leadership of student employees. The GA will gain experience in relationship development within different populations including, but not limited to, recruits, current student-athletes, alumni, coaches and other professionals in various departments across campus.
A student in the
HR Management
program will learn hiring, leadership, training, retention, and timecards for student workers, and participate in hiring officials.
Additional duties will be set according to the strengths of the GA and the needs of the teams.
These programs are nationally competitive highlighted by 31-combined
NCAA
National Team Championships (19 in Cross Country, 12 in Track & Field). The GA will be mentored by the best this sport has to offer.
In the course of performing the duties described above, the GA will be immersed in a tradition and culture of excellence to support the Men’s Cross-Country and Track & Field programs’ continuing mission “To Build Winners in Life.” Our “Run for Fun and Personal Best” philosophy exemplifies the approach that every student-athlete has the opportunity to reach their potential and beyond. A major role of the GA is to recruit a diverse body of student-athletes seeking to become the best version of themselves.
Position Summary
:
This position reports directly to the Head Coach for Cross Country, under the direction of the Director of Athletics.
Athletics plays an important role in the life of the campus, including, but not limited to, the following: enhancing the learning experience for student-athletes, creating opportunities for uniting the campus community, publicly demonstrating the College’s values and mission, and contributing to the achievement of the College’s enrollment goals. This position will be active in supporting the College’s Mission and Vision, and will strictly adhere to
NCAA
,
CCIW
, and Institutional rules.
Essential Functions
:
Recruiting
Identify outstanding student-athlete candidates for North Central College
Develop relationships with recruited student-athletes and parents/guardians.
Develop relationships with high school/club coaches, teachers, alumni, and others that can aid in the recruitment of student-athletes.
Organize, coordinate, and delegate recruiting tasks including recruiting correspondence via mail, email, telephone, social media and others forms as needed to coaching staff
Maintain the recruiting database and research data needed for scouting reports and recruiting.
Work closely with the Admission Office on all recruiting activities.
Compliance Oversight
Maintain a current working knowledge of
NCAA
and conference regulations, and assist in the adherence to them.
Sport Teaching
Support the Head Coach in developing a strong sense of team within the Program, the Department and the College.
Assist in organized practice sessions
Model and foster appropriate sportsmanship, competitiveness, and humility.
Other duties as assigned.
Do the job duties for this position have any potential exposure to student records?
Yes
Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements?
Yes
Yes
Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills required.
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Intermediate skills using MS Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
Experience in college athletics strongly preferred.
Valid and unencumbered driver’s license preferred.
20 hours per week during the academic year, excluding academic breaks
Replacement
Posting Detail Information
| EEO Statement |
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or humanresources@hr.noctrl.edu
Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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| Open Date | 02/28/2024 |
| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.
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(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest 3. Letter of Recommendation 1 4. Letter of Recommendation 2 5. Graduate Program Acceptance Letter Optional Documents
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