Graduate Assistant - Women's Lacrosse

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Graduate Assistants

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Department:

Intercollegiate Athletics

Locations:

Westminster, MD, MD

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time

Position ID:

174604

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About McDaniel College:

McDaniel College, recognized nationally among "Colleges that Change Lives" and U.S. News and World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, including dual and student-designed majors, plus 20 highly regarded graduate programs. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2024 benefits guidebook.

Click here to see how McDaniel College employees impact the lives of students.

Job Description:

Reporting to a Head Coach, a graduate assistant coach is responsible for supporting the management of a varsity intercollegiate sport program at the college. Duties include support in coaching, recruiting, practice and game organization and team operations, retention, and administration. In addition, graduate assistants will serve as game management staff at assigned off-season intercollegiate contests as assigned by the department.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting head coach in organizing and conducting practices and contests.
• Assisting in the hiring, supervision, and evaluation of student assistants.
• Assisting in the recruitment of a diverse group of qualified student athletes for successful participation at the varsity athletic level.
• Assisting and directing team members, captains, Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) team representatives and team managers as directed.
• Assisting head coach and department secretary with team travel, housing, and meals.
• Submitting travel itineraries before every away event.
• Demonstrating leadership, sportsmanship, and conduct becoming of the coaching profession.
• Adhering to all college and professional sport association guidelines including NCAA, Centennial Conference and ECAC sport rules and regulations.
• Communicating and cooperating with the other department staff regarding program operations
• Serving as game administrator at intercollegiate contests as assigned by the department.
• Performing other duties as assigned by head coach and department.

The compensation for this 20-hour a week position includes an hourly stipend, tuition remission and a meal plan.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and successful coaching, playing, and/or teaching experience is required.
• Experience at the intercollegiate level is preferred.
• Officially accepted into a graduate program at McDaniel College.
• Have a valid driver's license with two or less points.

Physical Characteristics

This position requires physical activity in all types of weather conditions, includes sitting for long periods of time, as well as some bending and stooping when working in various athletics and recreational facilities. This position does have some limited lifting involved but not more than 50 pounds at a time. Quite a bit of finger/hand dexterity is involved in regard to typing, moving equipment and other related activities. The overall setting of the job is in an area conducive to a normal athletic field/gym/fitness center environment with some exposure to adverse conditions.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the student body. McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics. For more information on the College's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please visit this link.

Application Instructions:

Completed applications must include the following: cover letter addressing position qualifications and related experience; resume, names and contact information of three professional references, and a completed job application. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

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