Softball Graduate Assistant (Labor) - Athletics

Edmond, OK 73034

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Overview

Salary Range

$7.50 - $10.00 Hourly

Position Type

Student

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Softball Graduate Assistant (Labor) - Athletics

Edmond, OK 73034

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Overview

Salary Range

$7.50 - $10.00 Hourly

Position Type

Student

Category

OTRS Ineligible

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Description

Position Overview 

This is a regular student labor position in which the selected candidate will assist the Head Softball Coach with the coordination, guidance, direction and supervision of the women's soccer program. 

 

Hours per Week

• 5-25 hours per week. 
• Working nights, weekends, and holidays is ap possible function of this position. 

 

College/Department Overview

The Athletics Department at the University of Central Oklahoma currently supports over 400 student athletes in 15 NCAA Division II sports including Football, Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's & Women's Golf, Baseball, Softball, Wrestling, Women's Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor) and Cross Country, Women's Tennis, Women's Soccer, Women's Rowing and Women's Volleyball.

 

Department Specific Job Functions

The selected candidate will assist the Head Softball Coach with the coordination, guidance, direction and supervision of the women's soccer program.  Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to recruiting coordination; coaching student-athletes; monitoring student-athlete academic progress; game management; budget; administrative duties and travel.

 

Enrollment Requirements

Fall/Spring Semesters : All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. F1/J1 Visa students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.

Summer Semester : To work in a regular student position during the summer semester, students must be enrolled in at least 3 summer credit hours or be enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in the minimum credit hours required for their classification and employment type. Students enrolled in fewer than 3 summer credit hours will be subject to FICA taxes during the summer term, which apply to both the student and the department. For Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) positions, students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours (undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (graduate). 

Note : New incoming students are not eligible for student employment until the semester in which they begin classes.

Enrollment Exception : If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.

 

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license is required. 

 

Qualifications/Experience Preferred

Former collegiate or professional playing experience preferred. 

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suit of programs.
• General knowledge of NCAA Division II rules & regulations.
• Must be knowledgeable about NCAA Division II rules and regulations.
• Must be able to perform all tasks appointed by the head coach.
• Must have a strong desire to learn.

 

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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