Benedictine College Atchison , KS 66002
Posted 2 weeks ago
Description
Department: Athletic Department
Job Status: Open until filled
FLSA Status:
Reports To: Head Coach & Defense Coordinator
Grade/Level: n/a
Amount of Travel Required: Full Time
Work Schedule:
Positions Supervised: n/a
POSITION SUMMARY
The Graduate Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the program, including but not limited to recruiting, schedule, training, monitoring academic progress, promotions, fundraising and coaching team members. The Graduate Assistant Coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Benedictine College, the Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart) and the NAIA. Benedictine College is a member of the NAIA. This is a full time, twelve-month position.
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 tasks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assisting with all aspects of the coaching and management of the football program
Recruiting and scouting in accordance with the NAIA, Heart and Benedictine College policies and procedures
Train and coach members of the program on defense
Supporting the academic and personal development of all athletes
Visible, fully integrated member of the College community
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
Be opened to living within the Atchison community
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
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
Academic Requirement(s)
Experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Abilities
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Handling / Fingering F
Reach Outward F
Reach Above Shoulder F
Climb F
Crawl F
Squat or Kneel F
Bend F
Lift /Carry
10 lbs or less O
11-20 lbs O
21-50 lbs O
51-100 lbs F
Over 100 lbs F
Push / Pull
12 lbs or less O
13-25 lbs O
26-40 lbs O
41-100 lbs O
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
EOE
Benedictine College