Track and Field Graduate Assistant for Sprints/Distance

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Track and Field Graduate Assistant for Sprints/Distance

Academic Year

2026-2027

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Track and Field Graduate Assistant for Sprints/Distance

Academic Year

2026-2027

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Graduate Assistant provides support to the Head Coach in all aspects of academic success, coaching, strength, conditioning, recruiting, planning of practice, organization of team meetings, scheduling and trip management. The Graduate Assistant reports to the Head Track and Field Coach.

This is a student position open to current UIW grauate students.

Essential Functions

• Oversee tip management, including driving.
• Assist with fundraising activities.
• Work with campus community and the Athletic Department staff in assisting student-athletes in the registration process who are members of the Track and Field programs.
• Assist in practice and match transportation.
• Provide tennis facility support maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or designee.

Qualifications

| Knowledge Skills and Abilities |
- Good administrative skills. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - High motivation with a capacity for independent work within the context of a goal-oriented environment. - Possess good interpersonal and organizational skills. - Display leadership skills. - Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented environment. - Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. - Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

| | Required Education |
Current UIW graduate student. | | Required Work Experience |
Track and Field coaching and/or intercollegiate competitive experience. | | Preferred Qualifications |
None. | | Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations |
None. | | Work Hours |
Monday – Friday up to 25 hours per week.
Some weekends and holidays. | | Physical Demands |
Ability to lift equipment, tools, and/or materials weighing up to 25 pounds waist high. |

Posting Details

Posting Details

| Posting Number | STU1686PO | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Job Type | Part Time | | Job Category | Students | | Desired Start Date | | | Multi-Hire Pool | No | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Reports to | Head Track and Field Coach | | Salary | $2,100 + Tuition Waiver | | Open Date | 09/04/2026 | | Close Date | 05/15/2027 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
None. | | EOE |
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy). |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents 1. Other Document 2. Student Class Schedule

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current UIW graduate or doctoral student?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Please describe your Track and Field coaching and/or intercollegiate completitive experience.

(Open Ended Question)

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