Athletic Department Graduate Assistants

Description

At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

Westminster College is looking for graduate assistants to serve in various capacities. Available positions include (3) football coach positions, (1) baseball coach position, (1) men's soccer coach position, (1) men's volleyball coach position, and (2) sports information positions. These graduate assistants are responsible for supporting the athletic department in various responsibilities related to the field listed above. Westminster College is a member of the NCAA Division III, competing in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) and the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC).

Requirements

Essential Functions:

Graduate Assistant Coach responsibilities:

• Assists head coaches in managing all aspects of the team including strength and conditioning, practicing, competing and scheduling.

• Evaluates and recruits qualified student-athletes.

• Monitors class schedules, grades and student-athlete academic progress.

• Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.

• Ensures that student athletes follow a standard of conduct that aligns with the core values of the College.

• Responsible for student-athlete retention.

• Responsible for marketing and promoting of the athletic program.

• Assists in summer camp planning and implementation.

• Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the College, SLIAC and the NCAA with the utmost integrity.

• Engages in regular consultation with athletic training and other sport department personnel to maximize the safety and wellness of student-athletes and demonstrates concern for the overall welfare of students at all times.

• Game management in other sports is required.

Graduate Assistant Sports Information responsibilities:

• Support Sports Information Director in duties such as stat keeping, record keeping, managing social media accounts, and live streaming capabilities.

• Assists in promoting and marketing the athletic department and its 19 intercollegiate athletic programs.

• Responsible for writing game recaps, and individuals student-athlete stories.

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Graduate Assistants may be assigned evening and weekend campus duties on a regular or occasional basis.

Experience: Students are eligible for a Graduate Assistantship at Westminster College if they have been admitted to a graduate degree program at William Woods University and enrolled in a minimum of 6 graduate level credit hours per semester in the fall and spring. Students must have achieved a 3.0 grade point average or higher as an undergrad, and must maintain a cumulative 3.0 grade point while serving as a graduate assistant. An official offer cannot be extended to an applicant until the student is accepted into the graduate degree program.

Benefits and Compensation:

Graduate Assistants will receive a stipend of $1,000 per semester while holding a Graduate Assistant position. Graduate Assistants receive a tuition waiver to cover tuition costs for up to 9 credits per semester while holding the Graduate Assistantship. The College does not cover the cost of textbooks or other student fees. Graduate Assistants are required to maintain health insurance coverage while enrolled at the College, at their own expense. Graduate Assistants are required to live in campus housing which will be provided at no cost.

Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information.

Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:

Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator

501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor

Fulton, MO 65251

HR@Westminster-mo.edu

573-592-5226