Graduate Assistant, Stunt

Lake Erie College; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Erie College in Painesville, OH, invites applications for the Graduate Assistant, Stunt role. You will recruit stunt-minded students, assist with coaching, practice planning and game operations while promoting academic and athletic success for student-athletes.

This 10-month, part-time appointment supports the Head Coach and Athletics staff. Qualifications include a bachelor''s degree in physical education or related field, pending graduate program acceptance, strong communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical education, sports management or related field.
• Acceptance into a Lake Erie College graduate program.
• Collegiate stunt experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications and integrated software systems.
• Valid driver''s license is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and travel for team activities.
• Growth mindset and teamwork ethic.

Responsibilities

• Recruit for stunt, identify and evaluate potential students and coordinate with Admissions.
• Assist in organization of all aspects of the program, including coaching and management of facility, practice and team operations.
• Support Head Coach in achieving team goals and promoting academic and athletic success.
• Assist with fundraising, camps, and clinics.
• Manage uniforms and equipment inventory.
• Support student-athlete study table scheduling.
• Promote inclusive education and professional development.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends and travel for practices and scouting.
• Transport team as needed.
• Act as an ambassador of the college and Athletics Department.
• Adhere to NCAA DII policies and departmental guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head Coach, Stunt or Director of Athletics.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independence

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical education

Acceptance into Lake Erie College graduate program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Integrated software systems

Job description

Lake Erie College, located in Painesville, OH, invites applications for the position of Graduate Assistant, Stunt. Lake Erie College is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). The graduate assistant is responsible for duties as assigned by the Head Coach and will manage a secondary responsibility as defined. This is a 10-month appointment, each year, for two consecutive years, pending successful evaluation at the end of year one.

Job Location: Painesville, OH 44077

Reports to: Head Coach, Stunt

Status: Part-time, Exempt

Responsibilities

• Serves as recruiter for the sport of stunt, identifying and evaluating potential students with that interest and organizing their recruitment in conjunction with the Office of Admissions.
• Assists with organization of all aspects of the program, including coaching and management of facility, practice and team operations.
• Provides aid to the Head Coach in accomplishing all of the Stunt team's goals such as academic and athletic success as well as positive relationship building within the team, Lake Erie College, and surrounding community.
• Helps execute team fundraising efforts, including participation in camps and clinics.
• Handles uniform and equipment maintenance and inventory.
• Assists with student-athlete study table coverage and coordination.
• Projects and promotes an inclusive education with the highest standards, where student-athletes are empowered to leave lives of personal significance and professional success as global citizens.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends and to travel for team practices, competition and scouting.
• Assists with transportation of team in vans or bus, upon approval.
• Acts as an ambassador of the college and conducts oneself in a positive manner to heighten the awareness of the institution to all of its constituents.
• Operates within the mission of the college and athletics department to ensure a full NCAA DII student-athlete experience.
• Follows all terms and conditions per the Policy for Graduate Assistants.
• Other duties as assigned by Head Coach, Stunt or Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical education, sports management or related field preferred.
• Acceptance into a Lake Erie College graduate program required.
• Collegiate stunt experience preferred.
• Knowledge and skill in using integrated software systems and Microsoft applications.
• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics, rules and regulations of athletic associations and conferences. Collegiate playing experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and approval for driving through the Business Office.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Committed to confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity.
• Strong organization skills with ability to attend to details.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects and initiatives.
• Growth and doer mindset and institutional teamwork ethic.
• Creative, strategic, thoughtful, and has a sense of humor.

Special Requirements

• Qualified applicants will have the availability to work evenings and weekends, possess a valid driver's license and insurable driving record, and have the ability to travel for team practices, competition and recruiting.

Compliance

All members of the department of athletics are responsible for knowing and following all institutional, Conference and NCAA regulations regarding recruiting and operations of the program. If regulations are not followed and result in a violation, employees are expected to self-report the violation to the compliance office or to the director of athletics. Additionally, employees must understand that those who knowingly violate, conceal, or attempt to cover up violations of NCAA rules shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.