What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Assistant - Track & Field (PT) position at Arizona Christian University?
General Job Brief
Assist the head coach with leadership of the athletics program, including various aspects of the day-to-day operations, and other items noted below as directed by the head coach. This position appointment aligns with postgraduate program coursework timelines. Individuals must meet academic requirements of their selected program and remain in good standing on a term-by-term basis.
This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship.
Duties, Tasks, Responsibilities
Assists the Head Coach in the following areas
Establish and maintain a culture of faith, influence, relationships, excellence.
Recruitment and roster management
Practice and training preparation
Academic accountability
Provides spiritual guidance, prayer, and support for the team
Travel considerations for competition and recruitment, requiring a valid driver's license
Performs other duties as assigned
Other Duties And Responsibilities
This position is considered to be part-time, exempt for overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.
Assist the head coach with leadership of the athletics program, including various aspects of the day-to-day operations, and other items noted below as directed by the head coach. This position appointment aligns with postgraduate program coursework timelines. Individuals must meet academic requirements of their selected program and remain in good standing on a term-by-term basis.
This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship.
Duties, Tasks, Responsibilities
Assists the Head Coach in the following areas
Establish and maintain a culture of faith, influence, relationships, excellence.
Recruitment and roster management
Practice and training preparation
Academic accountability
Provides spiritual guidance, prayer, and support for the team
Travel considerations for competition and recruitment, requiring a valid driver's license
Performs other duties as assigned
Other Duties And Responsibilities
- Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed and not necessarily mentioned in this description, will be expected.
- Commitment to the University's faith statement, mission, and purposes; and an active Christian faith.
- Comfort and familiarity with the practice of praying with and for others, including students, faculty, and fellow University staff.
- The ability to meaningfully support and encourage students, faculty, and staff from a biblical worldview perspective, using relevant and applicable references from the Old and New Testaments and orthodox Christian writings.
- Bachelor's degree and admission into the ACU Master of Arts in Christian Leadership program.
- Prior collegiate or professional playing experience and/or demonstrated success as a coach
- Demonstrated connection to the Christian Mission and Core Commitments of the University
- General sport environment
- Office hours to accomplish administrative tasks
- Meeting with student-athletes as needed
- Travel to competition and recruitment as needed
- Standard college sport calendar for in-season and out-of-season
This position is considered to be part-time, exempt for overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.