Women's Wrestling Graduate Assistant

William Penn University; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

William Penn University seeks a Graduate Assistant to foster a vibrant learning community. The role involves leading by example, developing leadership capabilities, and promoting Quaker virtues. Responsibilities include compliance with regulations, recruiting, and supporting athletes.

Qualifications

• Background in the sport of Wrestling required.
• Willing to work long hours.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team Building

Decision Making

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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 Wrestling
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.

REPORTS TO: Jake Kadel

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 Women’s Wrestling budget. All purchases need to be approved by the head coach.
C. Assist with recruiting and retaining student-athletes.
D. Attend Athletic Department meetings.
E. Assist with coordination of travel plans with the Transportation Director.
F. Be a positive role model for athletes and monitor discipline procedures within your sport.
G. Encourage/monitor attendance and academic performance as directed by the head coach.
H. Assist with annual inventory.
I. Conduct yourself in a professional manner and display good sportsmanship at all times.
J. Fulfill all obligations, as established by your program, for the NAIA Champions of Character initiative.
K. Be loyal and supportive of the Staff, Faculty and Administration.
L. Always follow the Chain of Command.
M. Cooperate and communicate with the Training Staff
N. Assist with the supervision of other athletic events as needed by the administration.
O. 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.