Graduate Assistant – Game Liaison

Underthedirectsupervisionofthe AssistantDirectorofAthleticOperations,theGame Liaison Graduate Assistant is responsible for serving as the home game day liaison.

Ensuresgamedayareasaresetupandreadyforofficials,visitingteam,andspectators. Oversees game day events for efficiency, safety, and experience for all for the aforementioned groups.

ResponsibilitiesandAuthority

Withinthelimitsofauthorized universitypolicies,procedures,programsandbudgets,the Game Liaison Graduate Assistant is responsible for and has the commensurate authority to accomplish responsibilities and duties including but not limited to:

Underthedirectsupervisionofthe AssistantDirectorofAthleticOperations,theGame Liaison Graduate Assistant is responsible for serving as the home game day liaison.

Ensuresgamedayareasaresetupandreadyforofficials,visitingteam,andspectators. Oversees game day events for efficiency, safety, and experience for all for the aforementioned groups.

ResponsibilitiesandAuthority

Withinthelimitsofauthorized universitypolicies,procedures,programsandbudgets,the Game Liaison Graduate Assistant is responsible for and has the commensurate authority to accomplish responsibilities and duties including but not limited to:

• Schedulingtheireventstomanagebeforethe firstdayofeachnewsemester.
  • Showingupontime,dressedprofessionallytoallassignedgames.
  • Conductingpre-gameactivitiesaccordingtoprotocolassetoutbythe Athletics Department and the University.
  • FollowinggamedayprotocolassetoutbytheNAIAChampionsof Character guidelines.
  • GreetingOfficialsandVisitingteamsandtakingthemtolockerrooms.
  • Standingbythegymdoorsorfieldentrance andmonitoringallenteringspectators.
  • Enforcinggate,allowingentryintoanygatedhomegame onlyafterhands are stamped.
  • Protectingtheobservanceofpre-gameprayerandtheNationalAnthemby closing the gym doors and refusing entry to spectators until complete.
  • Overseeinggameforsafetyofplayersandspectators.Ensureoverall atmosphere of the game day experience is positive.
  • InconjuncturewithPublicsafety,steppinginifnecessarytocorrect unruly playersor spectators, and removing them fromthe premises.
  • AdheringtoUniversityemergencyprotocol forallinjuries,weather,or emergency situations.

Relationships

• TheGameLiaisonGAwillobservethefollowingrelationships:
• AssistantDirectorofAthleticOperations
• The Game Liaison GA is directly accountable to the Assistant Director of Athletic Operationsfortheproperinterpretationandfulfillmentoftheirfunction,theirspecific and general responsibilities, related authority, and their relationships.
• Coaches
• TheGameLiaisonGAisresponsibleforcommunicatingefficientlyand effectivelywith coaches in an effort to do their job well.
• Officials,VisitingTeams,andSpectators
• The Game Liaison GA is responsible to mediate home games as described bythe NAIA fortheGameDayLiaisonposition.Thisincludes,butitnotlimitedto,greetingallofthe aforementionedgroups,ensuringtheabilityofeachgrouptoaccesstheappropriateareas (locker rooms, gym, bathrooms, etc.) They are to moderate the game day activities and ensure safety for all participants.

PerformanceMeasurementCriteria

An annual performance reviewis to be conducted by the Assistant Director of Athletic Operations. This review will include assessment of work duties, ability to follow protocol,strengthsandweaknessesbasedonareviewoftheJobDescriptionandrecent performance and proposed personal and professional development.

MinimumRequirements

• Education andExperience
• Bachelor’sDegreeandseekingMaster’sDegree.Previousgamemanagementexperience preferred, but not required.
• PersonalQualities
• Resourcefulnessinobtaininginformation,energetic,integrity,loyaltyandcooperation, Commitment, positive outlook, professional demeanor.
• Spiritualqualities
• PersonalrelationshipwithChrist,reputationbeyondreproach,activemembershipinlocalchurch
• AtestimonyofpersonalfaithinJesusChristandacommitmenttoperformdutiesconsistent with and not contrary to Baptist Faith and Message 2000
• InterpersonalSkills
• Peopleoriented,abletomotivatepeople,impartial,abletoworkwithvariouspersonalities.
• CommunicationSkills
• Mustbeabletoimpartideas,information,facts,or feelingssothatthereceiverofthe message can understand and respond through decoding and feedback.
• ManagementSkills
• Fast analysis, organized, ability to implement plans quickly if necessary, control by settingstandards,evaluate conformancetostandards,andtakeappropriateactionifthe standards are not met or are exceeded.

Compensation

Compensation will be graduate scholarship in Fall and Spring semesters (excluding Summer), based an amount pre-determined by the Assistant Director of Athletic OperationsandtheAssociateVicePresidentandDirectorofAthletics.The GameLiaison GA is required to sign a scholarship yearly.

Apply
To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of Christian faith to Kymberlee Grannemann at Kymberlee.Grannemann@mobap.edu.