Graduate Assistant – Football & Track/Field

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The primary purpose of the Graduate Assistant Football/ Track and Field Coach is to assist in the promotion of a program that is in harmony with the Christian principles of Bluefield University. The Graduate Assistant Football/ Track and Field Coach will give direction to the athletes included in the Track program of Bluefield University while fostering and maintaining fiscal responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS

Graduate Assistant – Football & Track/Field

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The primary purpose of the Graduate Assistant Football/ Track and Field Coach is to assist in the promotion of a program that is in harmony with the Christian principles of Bluefield University. The Graduate Assistant Football/ Track and Field Coach will give direction to the athletes included in the Track program of Bluefield University while fostering and maintaining fiscal responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS

The Graduate Assistant Football/ Track and Field Coach is directly responsible to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for the following areas:

• Teaching/Coaching (50%):

  • Assists in the organization and implementation of practice sessions with student-athletes.
  • Instructs, teaches, and coaches student-athletes on how to perform for Track meets and during practice.
  • Provides tutoring and mentoring of athletes involved in the Track program.
  • Monitors and supervises student-athletes while at practice and while traveling to ensure their conduct is reflective of the mission of the University.

• Departmental Administration: (15%)

  • Promote a Football/ Track and Field program that is in harmony with and supportive of the Institutional mission and philosophy of Bluefield University.
  • Know eligibility requirements and provide an eligibility list of athletes.
  • Work with athletic training and medical health services.

• Recruiting (25%):

  • Identify, evaluate, and recruit potential team members to Bluefield University.
  • Possesses the knowledge of eligibility requirements, and maintains a roster of eligible athletes.
  • Retain current BU students as team members
  • Ensures that the program meets annual membership requirements
  • Ensures that program recruiting activities adhere to University policies and procedures.

• Public Relations (5%)

  • Report all results to the proper media outlets and sports information director.
  • Recommend athletes for awards.

• Other Duties (5%):

  • Provides reports and documentation when required by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
  • Possesses the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, implement work, and be able to apply logic and creativity to solve problems and deal with mathematical and financial aspects.
  • Possesses the ability to receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS

This position does not directly supervise employees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to demonstrate, explain, and perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combination of the following skills and abilities:

• Must be able to support the Mission Statement, purpose, and goals of the University, and express a personal Christian commitment.
• It is preferred that the Graduate Assistant Football/ Track and Field Coach possess a minimum of a B.S. /B.A. degree in the area of Business, Sports Management, or Exercise & Sports Science.
• The Graduate Assistant Football/ Track and Field Coach must have a current and working knowledge of NAIA regulations.
• The Graduate Assistant Football/ Track and Field Coach must possess sufficient manual dexterity to be able to operate all office equipment including but not limited to modems, scanners, copy machines, typewriters, computers, and faxes.

ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS

• Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position may require frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pulling, pushing, lifting, and carrying.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must also possess the ability to occasionally lift, carry, and/or drag approximately 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. The operation of vehicles and the transportation of athletes are duties that are required at various times. Tasks such as working at a computer, which involves extensive wrist and hand movements, are also required.

• Specialized Equipment Requirements

The use of specialized equipment listed here is representative of equipment an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Specialized equipment would be equipment typically found in modern athletic facilities.

• Working Conditions and Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the duties, responsibilities, and functions of this job. Supervisors are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, coercion, or harassment, including sexual or gender harassment. Work is performed indoors and/or outdoors. The noise level is usually low to moderate. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to travel.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

This position is subject to at least an annual evaluation based on the job duties, responsibilities, and functions set forth above.

APPROVALS

The job duties, responsibilities, functions, and requirements delineated above should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of the same. Additional duties, responsibilities, functions, and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate. The University reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, responsibilities, and functions, or combine positions at any time. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements will be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the University. Position descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The University maintains its status as an at-will employer.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply for this position, please visit https://www.bluefield.edu/employment/ to complete the electronic staff employment application and upload the following:

• Letter of interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Names and full contact information for at least three professional references
• Statement of Christian Faith

Hard copy application materials may be sent to Judy Pedneau, Director of Human Resources at Bluefield University, 3000 College Avenue, Bluefield, VA 24605, [email protected].

Additional information about Bluefield University is available at www.bluefield.edu.

To be considered for this position, all application requirements listed above must be completed.

Bluefield University is a Christ-centered, multicultural learning community that values and seeks faculty and staff who represent diverse backgrounds and perspectives, are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.

Bluefield University is a private, not-for-profit institution affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. Bluefield University shall not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs. This institution encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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