Graduate Assistant Athletics (Multiple Positions)

DESCRIPTION

Otterbein University in partnership with Antioch University Graduate School seeks highly motivated and eager Graduate Assistants in the Athletic program for the 2024-25 academic year. Multiple positions are available. Working nights and weekends is a must and minimal travel may be required. At the end of the on-line application, please indicate which Athletic position(s), you are interested in.

Otterbein University, an NCAA Division III institution, competing in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Located in Westerville, OH, Otterbein is a liberal arts institution with a highly competitive athletic history.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

DESCRIPTION

Otterbein University in partnership with Antioch University Graduate School seeks highly motivated and eager Graduate Assistants in the Athletic program for the 2024-25 academic year. Multiple positions are available. Working nights and weekends is a must and minimal travel may be required. At the end of the on-line application, please indicate which Athletic position(s), you are interested in.

Otterbein University, an NCAA Division III institution, competing in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Located in Westerville, OH, Otterbein is a liberal arts institution with a highly competitive athletic history.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Graduate Assistant is a ten-month position starting August 2024, and is renewable for a second year (two years total). The second year appointment is contingent upon successful completion of GA duties and responsibilities. All GA’s must adhere to their graduate program requirements including maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA and must be enrolled in graduate coursework in each semester of the appointment.

Available positions:

• Coaching: The primary responsibility will be to assist the head coach in all facets of the program, including the recruitment of student-athletes, organization and planning of practices, game preparation, administrative duties, scouting and monitoring of student-athlete academic progress. Previous participation and/or coaching experience is preferred. Positions available: Baseball, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Lacrosse, Women’s Lacrosse, Softball, Track and XC, Volleyball, Women’s Wrestling, Women’s Soccer

• Operations: Assist the department and individual coaches with operational and administrative tasks. No coaching experience necessary. Ideal candidates should want to pursue a career in collegiate athletic operations or administration.

• Athletic Training Operations: Responsibilities include managing administrative paperwork, ensuring seamless practice and game setups, assisting with inventory management, and contributing to the day-to-day operations of the department. This position offers a valuable opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in athletic training administration while contributing to the overall success of the athletic program.

• Athletic Training: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, practice and event coverage, travel, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries, maintenance of athletic training facilities and other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine. Sport assignment is still to be determined. Must be certified.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Acceptance into a Graduate Program at Otterbein/Antioch University

• Experience in college athletics preferred

• Must live locally while classes are in session

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

To Apply: Qualified candidates must complete an on-line application, including a cover letter, resume and three references. Please indicate which position(s) you are applying for on the application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) is filled.

Other Information: 10-month position, full tuition waiver, stipend and potential housing support available.

Programs: https://www.otterbein.edu/gradschool

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Allied Health (MSAH), Master of Arts Teaching (MAT), Master of Art in Education (MAE)

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty.

Otterbein University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.