Graduate Assistant Coach - Field Hockey

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Graduate Assistant Coach - Field Hockey

Athletics

Posting Number: R0003552

Posted Jul.29

Student

Classification Title Part Time Salary

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Graduate Assistant Coach - Field Hockey

Athletics

Posting Number: R0003552

Posted Jul.29

Student

Classification Title Part Time Salary

Apply for this job

Disclaimer

Liberty University’s hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. Liberty University is in that category.

Job Description Summary

The Graduate Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the program, including but not limited to recruiting, scheduling, training, monitoring academic progress, promotions, fundraising, and coaching team members. The Graduate Assistant is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Liberty University, Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist coaches with daily needs in all aspects.

• Develop, instruct, and teach student athletes.

• Use recruiting technologies to evaluate and recruit potential and current student-athletes.

• Recruit athletically and academically successful players.

• Monitor student-athletes day to day academic growth, development, and success.

• Help with and host PSA during official visits.

• Ability to communicate effectively with student athletes, staff, parents, alumni, and faculty.

• Demonstrate to student athletes a standard of high athletic and academic achievement.

• Demonstrate and instruct strong leadership skills both on and off the field.

• Ability to uphold all Liberty University policies, guidelines, and expectations.

• Ability to uphold NCAA rules and guidelines

• Complete any other tasks/duties assigned by the Head Coach.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Knowledge of NCAA Division 1 rules and regulations.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.

• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Excellent computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

Target Hire Date

08/09/2024

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