Graduate Assistant: Spirit Program

Greenville University; Greenville (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Tuition scholarship

Job summary

Greenville University is offering a Graduate Assistant position in the Cheer and Dance programs for 12 months. The GA will assist in all aspects of the programs and support duties assigned by the Athletic Director.

The role requires a strong faith base, enrollment in a Greenville University graduate program, and the ability to live and study in the USA. A stipend plus full tuition scholarship are provided as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and acceptance into a Greenville University graduate program.
• Cheer and Dance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coach duties: administrative, practice, game, and competition preparation.
• Recruiting: coordinate recruiting activities including emails, phone calls, and letters; maintain the recruit database; and manage social media.
• Academics: monitor academic progress of players.
• Spiritual development: assist/lead Bible studies and mentor players.
• Game Day Management: responsibilities as assigned by the Athletic Department.

Skills

Cheer and dance experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and acceptance into a Graduate Program

Job description

This Graduate Assistant position will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of the Cheer and Dance programs as well as secondary responsibilities assigned by the Athletic Director. A strong faith base and commitment to the mission of Greenville University are essential. This is a 12-month position.

Requirements

• Graduate Assistant (GA) is students, not employee of the university.
• GA may not hold other on-campus employment.
• GA must be accepted and enrolled in a Greenville University graduate program.
• GA will maintain continuous enrollment in the degree program at all times.
• GA must maintain an accumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.0.
• GA will receive a stipend in addition to full tuition scholarship for a Greenville University graduate program.
• GA must be able to live and work in the USA. No Student Visa available.

Responsibilities

• Coach Duties: administrative, practice, game, and competition preparation.
• Recruiting: coordinate recruiting activities including emails, phone calls, and letters; maintain the recruit database; and manage social media.
• Academics: monitor academic progress of players.
• Spiritual Development: assist/lead Bible studies and mentor players.
• Game Day Management: responsibilities as assigned by the Athletic Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and acceptance into a Graduate Program.
• Cheer and Dance experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience.
• Dance technique/training/choreography.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Greenville University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. In keeping with the mission of the institution, Greenville University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As a Christian institution, we require faculty and staff to adhere to the University's Lifestyle statement and to enforce a religiously based code of conduct for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Greenville University, as an educational institution affiliated with the Free Methodist Church USA, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).