Cheer - Graduate Assistant

Waldorf University; Forest City (IA); On-site; USD 9,315 - 11,385; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate online tuition waiver

Job summary

Waldorf University in Forest City, IA invites applications for a Graduate Assistant-Cheer. The appointment includes an online graduate tuition waiver over 12 consecutive terms and a monetary stipend of $10,350 per year (spread over 9 months), aligned with the academic calendar from late July through May.

Primary duties include assisting in monitoring student athletes' academic progress, overseeing weight training and conditioning, leading individual skills workouts, conducting film review,

Qualifications

• Competitive collegiate cheer experience preferred.
• A dedication to students, and an interest in pursuing a career in coaching and/or administration.
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Evenings and weekend travel is required.
• Completion of Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2.5 GPA meeting acceptance standards of our graduate program as found under the Graduate Online Admissions section of catalog.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitor the academic progress of student athletes.
• Oversee weight training and conditioning sessions.
• Perform individual skill development workouts.
• Conduct film review.
• Onsite coaching duties.
• Learning and involvement in all phases of the recruiting process, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Competitive cheer experience

Valid driver's license

Evenings/weekend travel willingness

Interest in coaching/administration

Education

Bachelor's degree with minimum 2.5 GPA

Job description

Waldorf University (NAIA/GPAC), located in Forest City, Iowa, seeks applicants for aGraduate Assistant-Cheer. The Graduate Assistant appointment includes an online graduate tuition waiver over 12 consecutive online academic terms (18mo-2yrs) and a monetary stipend of $10,350/yr (spread over 9mo/yr). An anticipated work/stipend schedule will be determined based on start date which typically follows the academic calendar periods betweenend of July through graduation in May.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, assisting in monitor the academic progress of student athletes, overseeing weight training and conditioning sessions, performing individual skill development workouts, conducting film review, onsite coaching duties, learning and involvement inall phases of the recruiting process,and other duties as assigned by the head coach.

Requirements

• Competitive collegiatecheer experience preferred
• A dedication to students, and an interest in pursuing a career in coaching and/or administration
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Evenings and weekend travel is required.
• Completionof Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2.5 GPA meeting acceptance standards of our graduate program as found under the Graduate Online Admissions section of catalog athttps://www.waldorf.edu/download-information )by start date.

Timeline Start: Anticipated assistantship starting ideally mid to late August

Any employment offer is contingent on Waldorf Graduate School acceptance* and a background check.

*The graduate program(s) available for this position are solely online. Due to the online nature of the graduate program, we cannot support the immigration status of F1 or J1 visa holders as graduate assistants.

Since 1903, Waldorf University has created opportunities for learning and service to students seeking well rounded lives through education by establishing engaging online and residential communities centered on learning and faith. As a liberal arts university with core values Waldorf offers a curriculum to liberate the way students think so that they may develop a basic understanding and knowledge of how those in a variety of disciplines think and approach life. As a liberal arts university, Waldorf seeks to instill values of service, community, critical inquiry, and lifelong learning in each student and in the very culture of the college community. These values and this education prepare our graduates to understand and contribute to life in our complex and ever-changing world.