Graduate Assistant for Wrestling

Description

Description

Department: Athletic Department

Job Status: n/a

FLSA Status: n/a

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Grade/Level: n/a

Amount of Travel Required: Seasonal

Work Schedule: n/a

Supervised: n/a

POSITION SUMMARY

Graduate Assistants act as helpers to their departments, students or professors in a research or administrative capacity. Their primary responsibilities include assisting with various administrative tasks, organizing campus events and conducting various research task.

The Wrestling Graduate Assistant is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the program, including but not limited to recruiting, scheduling, training, monitoring academic progress, promotions, fundraising and coaching team members. The Graduate Assistant is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Benedictine College, the Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart), and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Benedictine College is a member of the NAIA at the Division I level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assisting in all aspects of the coaching and management of the wrestling program

Oversee peripheral members of the program staff

Recruiting and scouting in accordance with the NAIA, Heart and Benedictine College policies and procedures

Train and coach members of the program

Supporting the academic and personal development of all athletes

Visible, fully integrated member of the College community

Assist in developing camps and clinics

Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations of the NAIA as it relates to the program

Represent Benedictine College and the program in a professional manner

Responsible for being a proponent of the NAIA Champions of Character Program

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Commitment to the overall development of the student-athlete and the mission of the College

High level of personal integrity

Outstanding work ethic

Knowledge of and commitment to NAIA rules and regulations

Knowledge of sport specific skills and technique

Demonstrated success in recruitment. Experience recruiting scholarship athletes highly desirable

Demonstrated ability to inspire student-athletes to develop to their fullest potential

Outstanding skills in oral and written communication

Good organizational ability and computer competency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Academic Requirement(s)

Must be fully admitted in a Master’s Degree program at Benedictine College

Experience

Strong preference for competitive Wrestling experience, either participating and/or coaching

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Stand F

Walk F

Sit F

Handling / Fingering F

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulder F

Climb N

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel F

Bend F

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less O

13-25 lbs O

26-40 lbs O

41-100 lbs O

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less O

11-20 lbs O

21-50 lbs O

51-100 lbs N

Over 100 lbs N

EOE