Graduate Assistant For Club & Rec Sports

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Part-time

Description

Graduate Assistant for Club & Rec Sports

POSITION: Graduate Assistant for Club & Rec Sports

SUPERVISOR: Director of Club & Rec Sports

DEPARTMENT: Club and Recreational Sports

Tiffin University (TU) was founded in 1888 and offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration, criminal justice, social sciences, creative and media arts, humanities, education, sciences, technology, and health. The University's campus in Tiffin, Ohio, blends traditional historic and modern buildings, creating a vibrant and welcoming educational community for its students, faculty, and staff. Students can pursue associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs both on campus and online, as well as at Terra State Community College. In addition, TU offers Bachelor in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees in Bucharest, Romania, and educational opportunities for students from Switzerland and Latin America. The University also provides an online Ph.D. program in Global Leadership and Change.

The main campus in Tiffin is a beautiful 153-acre blend of traditional historic and modern buildings that create a vibrant and warm home for an educational community. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in business in Bucharest, Romania. From academic programs in sports and recreation management to homeland security/terrorism, communication, and management, TU offers more than 40 majors through on-campus and online learning that result in real advantages for our students.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Tiffin University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Club & Rec Sports within the Club & Rec Department. The Graduate Assistant will provide direct support to the Club and Recreational Sports. The Graduate Assistant is responsible for assisting Club Sports/leading Intramurals. Duties include (but are not limited to) practice and meet preparation, recruiting and retention of student-athletes, fund-raising, scheduling, community service and strict adherence to all university rules.

Requirements

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the identification and recruitment of potential student-athletes in accordance with university rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards; educating prospective student-athletes on admission standards.

• Assists the event coach in monitoring, and practice sessions.

• Leads, monitors, and coordinates academic performance.

• Help in studying, research, evaluation and implementation of innovative strategy and equipment.

• Help in development, coordination and publicizing camp programs and fundraising activities.

• Assist in scheduling and maintaining off campus practice facility.

• Active involvement in professional, civic, charitable and alumni events.

• Provides assistance in the coordination and administration of the overall program, as required.

• Be a positive role model for athletes and monitor discipline procedures within your sport.

• Encourage/monitor attendance and academic performance as directed by the head coach.

• Assist with annual inventory.

• Conduct yourself in a professional manner and display good sportsmanship at all times.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES FOR THE JOB

Education:

• Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• Enrolled in Master's program at Tiffin University.

Experience:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• A record of integrity and leadership

• A willingness to advance the goals of the Tiffin University Department of Athletics, including fundraising; and a commitment to the academic success and graduation of student-athletes.

• Knowledge of International/Nationwide/Statewide recruiting is preferred.

• Must have valid US Driver's license

KEY COMPETENCIES

Interdependence: Fosters collaboration

Communication: Strong decision-making and communication skills

Accountability: Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's mission and values

Respect: Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse people and ideas together.

Entrepreneurship: Influences and Inspires

EMBRACING OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

VISION STATEMENT - The vision for Tiffin University is to become A premier university for challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21st-century skills for success in a diverse world.

MISSION STATEMENT - The mission of Tiffin University is to Educate students by linking knowledge to professional practice.

CORE VALUES - The values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Entrepreneurship comprise the ICARE values of Tiffin University.

We are strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our beliefs. Candidates who have worked with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests. Tiffin University actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working, and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Tiffin University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for employees, applicant for employment, students or applicant for admission, access to educational opportunities on the basis of race, religion, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, social-economic class, place of business, residence, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies.

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer