Athletic Women's Basketball Graduate Assistant

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Graduate Assistant for Women’s Basketball

Mount Vernon Nazarene University exists to shape lives through educating the whole person

and cultivating Christ-likeness for lifelong learning and service.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age
students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in an academic
community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience through excellent
academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social environment. Faculty,
staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become increasingly Christ-like and to
make a difference in their world through lifelong service.

The University seeks a Graduate Assistant to serve in the role of a Women’s Basketball Graduate Assistant on
the main campus. Graduate Assistant appointments are made in collaboration with the Vice President and Head
Women’s Basketball Coach. This position is 20 hours per week and is a full tuition benefit extending through
the duration of the student’s Master’s program. Stipends, textbooks, and computers are not provided as part of

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Graduate Assistant for Women’s Basketball

Mount Vernon Nazarene University exists to shape lives through educating the whole person

and cultivating Christ-likeness for lifelong learning and service.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age
students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in an academic
community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience through excellent
academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social environment. Faculty,
staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become increasingly Christ-like and to
make a difference in their world through lifelong service.

The University seeks a Graduate Assistant to serve in the role of a Women’s Basketball Graduate Assistant on
the main campus. Graduate Assistant appointments are made in collaboration with the Vice President and Head
Women’s Basketball Coach. This position is 20 hours per week and is a full tuition benefit extending through
the duration of the student’s Master’s program. Stipends, textbooks, and computers are not provided as part of
the assistantship.

Responsibilities for this position include:
This position will assist with the following activities:

• Practice Sessions;

o Help with planning of practice
o Present at all practices

• Game Days;

o Present for home and away games
o Planning meals, transportation & hotel arrangements
o Helping with game day strategies
o Traveling with JV team if necessary

• Assist with Player Skill & Development;

o Inidividual & Group Workouts
o Lifting, Conditioning & Recovery Sessions

• Recruiting future players for the program;
o Recruiting Calls & Visits
o Going to recruiting events & games
• Organizing Fundraising / Recruiting Events;

o Planning / Scheduling different events throughout the year
o Present & Working events

• Scout & Film

o Help with forming a scout for upcoming opponents
o Clip film for film sessions

Expectations for the successful candidate:
• Bachelor degree or equivalent;
• Acceptance into a MVNU Graduate program;
• College Basketball Playing experience preferred;
• Experience with Synergy & Hudl preferred;
• Evangelical Christian statement of faith, experience and mission fit;
• Excellent technology, face-to-face, and phone;
• Ability to compose clear, professional letters, emails, and announcements;
• Must be capable of sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time, frequent use of stairs, ability to

lift 25 pounds.

To be considered for this position, please email a resume to lauvanhoose@mvnu.edu and complete the application,
found at: http://mvnu.edu/jobs/application. Applicants submitting materials via email should attach either a Microsoft Word
or .PDF File. Alternatively, materials can be faxed to (740-397-1005), or mailed to:

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Attention: Human Resources
800 Martinsburg Road
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Professional and personal references are required, consistent with the responsibilities associated with this position. A
background check will be performed prior to appointment. Mount Vernon Nazarene University does not unlawfully
discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or military service in administering its
employment policies and practices. As a religious educational institution under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene,
the University is permitted by law to consider religious beliefs/practices in making employment decisions and does so to
achieve its mission. The University requires as a condition of employment that all employees subscribe to standards of the
Church of the Nazarene and conduct their lives in accordance therewith.

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