Graduate Assistant for Track and Field

Charlestonsouthern; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full tuition for graduate school

Meal plans

On-campus housing

Job summary

A Christian University in South Carolina seeks a dynamic Graduate Assistant for Track and Field to assist in coaching speed and power events. Responsibilities include instructing student-athletes and planning practices. The position offers full tuition for graduate school, meal plans, and on-campus housing, along with a small stipend. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and preferably experience as a Track and Field student-athlete. Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment are crucial.

Qualifications

• Must be accepted into Charleston Southern graduate school.
• Preferred experience as a Track and Field student-athlete.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Instruct student-athletes in techniques, skills, and drills.
• Implement practice plans for assigned technical groups.
• Assist with home meet management.

Skills

Instruction in techniques and drills

Event planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

## Description---**Graduate Assistant for Track and Field****Charleston Southern University**---**Summary**Charleston Southern Athletics is seeking a dynamic graduate student to work as the **Graduate Assistant**position for speed and power events. This role is a coaching position working in all aspects of the track and field program, responsible for practice/ set up and breakdown, and other duties assigned by the Assistant Coaches & Head Coach. Full tuition for graduate school, meal plans, and on campus housing will be provided with a small stipend. Charleston Southern is a Christian University. Please note that a statement of faith is required when submitting all documents. The Graduate Assistant is expected to abide by and uphold CSU University policies and core values. Located in North Charleston, South Carolina, the epicenter of growth in the Charleston Region, Charleston Southern University is poised for growth and expansion. The successful candidate will be creative, detail-oriented, flexible, highly adaptable, and innovative while operating in a highly regulated and fast-moving environment.## Qualifications**Qualifications****Education:*** Bachelor’s degree required. Accepted into Charleston Southern graduate school.**Experience:*** Experience as a Track and field student-athlete preferred.---**Essential Job Functions**The Graduate Assistant position will assist the CSU Track and Field Program in various areas. The position is critical in supporting Charleston Southern Athletics’ mission and vision by planning, organizing, and executing events, projects, and initiatives. • Instruct and develop student-athletes in position-specific techniques, skills, and drills. • Implement practice plans for assigned technical groups; assist with overall unit and team practice planning. • Assist in recruiting visits • Assist in home meet management • Promote program in a Christian environment. • Other duties as assigned Certain jobs at Charleston Southern University may require specific physical and/or mental abilities and the hiring manager will provide additional information and provision of requests for reasonable accommodation if needed. Regular, on-time attendance; applicants must have the ability to lift and carry up to 75 lb; applicants must be available to work nights and weekends; applicants may be required to work in inclement weather, etc.