Cross Country and Track & Field Graduate Assistant (Part-time)

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Job Title: Cross Country and Track & Field Graduate Assistant (Part-time)

Reporting Relationship: Brody Beiler

Unit: IWU-Marion

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics-IWU Marion

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Job Title: Cross Country and Track & Field Graduate Assistant (Part-time)

Reporting Relationship: Brody Beiler

Unit: IWU-Marion

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics-IWU Marion

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Campus Location: Recreation & Wellness Center

Summary of Position:

A Graduate Assistant Coach must align with the vision of the Head Coach, and report to and work alongside them to accomplish that vision. The successful candidate must have a heart for teaching the sports of Cross Country and Track & Field, and possess a strong desire to integrate their personal faith and the truths of Christianity in their work.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach to develop, manage, and successfully coach, to include scheduling, recruiting, equipment management as well as any other work as assigned by the Head Coach

Serve as the Head Coach for the Running Club as assigned

Manage and operate within budget parameters, without exception. Submit all receipts and budget reports on time as directed by Director of Athletics

Ensure adherence with established institutional compliance rules, policies, and procedures as well as ethical standards of behavior

Ensure satisfactory academic performance of student-athletes

Ensure the spiritual, physical, emotional, and social welfare of student-athletes

Responsible for successful coaching, to include maximizing the team's potential/abilities, keeping athletes eligible, supporting the spiritual development of each player, and retaining athletes through graduation

Assist in all department fund-raising and booster events as assigned in accordance with the University

Learn, understand, and adhere to all Crossroads League and NAIA guidelines and maintain up-to-date rosters and other information keeping compliance as a first priority

Participate in long-range planning and assessment, attend all departmental training sessions and meetings, read and comply with all departmental policy manual

Assist in planning and implementing practice sessions as assigned

Request, monitor, and oversee any budgetary responsibilities as assign

Counsel with students and refer as necessary regarding spiritual, personal, emotional or academic problems

Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with Indiana Wesleyan University's mission and goals

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and create an environment of quality and innovation

Work within Athletic Department to foster an environment of cooperation and unity

Qualifications:

According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

Must have an earned Bachelor’s degree

Experience

Must demonstrate a mature and expressive Christian faith commitment

Must have a strong desire to grow in supervising and motivating others

Must be creative and innovative; discerning and a thorough planner

Must subscribe to the principles and lifestyle of the Wesleyan Church

Diversity Statement

IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

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