JOB TITLE: Assistant Wrestling Coach - Graduate Assistant

CLASSIFICATION:12-month, Part-time

REPORTS TO: Head Wrestling Coach and Athletic Director

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

LOCATION: Bernice Hansen Athletic Center | Stephen J. Cochlan Wrestling Center, Grand Rapids, MI

SUMMARY: Cornerstone University invites applications for the position of Mens Wrestling Graduate Assistant. The successful candidate will be actively involved in recruitment, retention, and day-to-day operations of the Cornerstone University wrestling program. Cornerstone is a member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference and the NAIA.

COMPENSATION: Full tuition benefit, not including fees and books, subject to financial aid guidelines. General stipend offered.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Serve as recruiter for the sport of wrestling

* identify and evaluate potential students with interest

* Organize recruitment in conjunction with the Office of Admissions

* Assist with organization of some aspects of the program, including coaching and management of facility, practice and team operations.

* Help execute team fundraising efforts, including participation in camps and clinics

* Manage uniform and equipment maintenance and inventory

* Assist with student-athlete study table coverage and coordination

* Project and promote an inclusive education with the highest standards, where student-athletes are empowered to lead lives of personal significance and professional success as global citizens

* Act as an ambassador of the university and conduct oneself in a positive manner to heighten the awareness of the institution to all of its constituents

* Operate within the mission of the university and athletics department to ensure a full NAIA student-athlete experience

* Follow all institutional, WHAC and NAIA regulations regarding wrestling and athletics in general

* Perform other duties as assigned

* 18 hours/week maximum, up to 936 hours/year maximum

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelors degree required

* Acceptance into a Cornerstone University Masters Degree program

* Commitment to Cornerstone Universitys Christian values

* Prior experience as collegiate wrestler or previous coaching experience

* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

* Ability to work nights and weekends

* Willingness and ability to work cooperatively with student employees, coaches, and athletic personnel

* Ability to be approved to drive 12-passenger van

* Ability to meet daily requirements of coaching wrestling (lifting, running, wrestling technique, etc.)

* Ability to move and lift athletic equipment required for various event setup needs

* Must be able to walk and be on feet frequently

* Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds