Men’s Soccer – Graduate Assistant

William Penn University; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

William Penn University seeks a Men’s Soccer Graduate Assistant to foster a vibrant learning community. This role involves leading athletes, coordinating travel plans, and ensuring compliance with athletic regulations, while also providing mentorship and support to student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Background in the sport of Soccer.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Administer sport in compliance with regulations.
• Assist with recruiting and retaining student-athletes.
• Monitor athletes' attendance and academic performance.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team building

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

JOB TITLE: Men’s Soccer Graduate Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: WPU strives to create a vibrant learning community for all of its members, including students, staff, and faculty. To help foster that community, Graduate Assistants will lead by example and develop others’ leadership capabilities, employ relevant technologies, and actively demonstrate the Quaker virtues of simplicity, peace-making, integrity, community, and equality.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Education Bachelor’s Degree required
B. Experience Background in the sport of Soccer
C. Abilities • Demonstrated talent in building cohesive teams;
• Independent decision making and ability to exercise good judgment;
• Good written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to complete assigned tasks and meeting deadlines;
• Organizational skills, time management, relationship building, and communication skills essential;
• Willing to work long hours.

SUPERVISES: Assigned Athletes

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Administer your sport in total compliance with William Penn, NAIA and HAAC regulations and guidelines.
B. Monitor and stay within the parameters of the soccer budget. All purchases need to be approved by the head coach.
C. Responsible for running individual and position orientated film-review sessions.
D. Assist with recruiting and retaining student-athletes.
E. Attend Athletic Department meetings.
F. Assist with coordination of travel plans with the Transportation Director.
G. Be a positive role model for athletes and monitor discipline procedures within your sport.
H. Encourage/monitor attendance and academic performance as directed by the head coach.
I. Assist with annual inventory.
J. Conduct yourself in a professional manner and display good sportsmanship at all times.
K. Fulfill all obligations, as established by your program, for the NAIA Champions of Character initiative.
L. Be loyal and supportive of the Staff, Faculty and Administration.
M. Always follow the Chain of Command.
N. Cooperate and communicate with the Training Staff
O. Assist with the supervision of other athletic events as needed by the administration.
P. All Other duties as assigned.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be the responsibility of the Head Coach.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: At will employee.

William Penn University is an equal opportunity provider and employer.