Track & Field Graduate Assistant

| | | Position: Track & Field Graduate Assistant | |

Location:

Yankton, SD

| | Job Id: 315 | | # of Openings: 1 | |

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| | | Position: Track & Field Graduate Assistant | |

Location:

Yankton, SD

| | Job Id: 315 | | # of Openings: 1 | |

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_ Academic Requirements _

To be considered for this position, you must be accepted into the Mount Marty University Masters of Education Coaching Leadership Program. In order to be considered for the Master’s Program, you must have a 2.75 GPA, three letters of reference from a supervisor, coach, professor/colleague, and a 1-2-page essay explaining your purpose, goals, and commitment to this coaching program. Interested applicants canapply here.

_ Compensation _

Candidate will receive a 2/3 tuition waiver from Mount Marty’s Master of Education in Coaching Leadership Program and $2,500 academic stipend. Additional income opportunities will be available during the off-season.

_ Mount Marty Athletics _

Athletics is responsible for operations of all athletics teams, meeting the requirements of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) regulations. Mount Marty University Athletic Department, in accordance with the mission of the university, seeks to provide all students a variety of experiences which will promote and exemplify excellence in sportsmanship and athletic performance, enhance their education, prepare them for service to the human community, and provide a unique view of the university. The Athletic Department strives to provide the following services to the student-athlete: Enhance their education and educational opportunities. Develop character building. Positive and enjoyable experience. Appreciate giving back to the community through service. The Athletic Department strives to provide the following services to the university: Assist in the recruitment of new students. Assist in the fund raising efforts of the university. Assist in the visibility and public relations efforts of the university

_ Essential Duties _

• Assist with the development and implementation of training plans for designated event group(s) during indoor and outdoor track & field seasons. Ideally, we are looking for someone who has high jump, long jump, and triple jump experience and/or experience with discus, shot put, javelin, weight throw, and hammer throw.
• Coach student-athletes as assigned during practices and meets. Provide oversight and evaluation of student-athletes’ daily progress.
• Recruit prospective student athletes in compliance with University-developed goals and within NAIA guidelines. Recruitment may include making initial contact with prospective students and families, assisting with campus visits, and maintaining regular contact with recruits.
• May participate in event scheduling, budget management, procurement of equipment, all aspects of meet management for collegiate and high school events, and fundraising.
• The employee will be assigned by the immediate supervisor to perform other duties as needed or to perform other reasonably-related duties.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit materials online at Careers at Mount Marty. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. More detailed information about Mount Marty University, including the mission statement, can be found on our website.

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