Graduate Assistant - Track & Field

Job Summary

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: the planning and coordination of team practices, training and travel, the maintenance and oversight of practice facilities and equipment, the recruitment of mission-fit prospective student-athletes with the potential for off campus evaluation of prospects as requested by the head coach, and oversight of the academic progress of all student-athletes within the sport program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the head coach to the reserve team (if applicable)
• Fill role of assistant to the varsity program. In the event of a conflict, reserve team responsibilities trump varsity activities
• Structure reserve training sessions and assist in planning varsity sessions
• Attend varsity training, along with home and away meets
• Assist with the recruitment of reserve and potentially varsity student-athletes
• Maintain agreed upon office hours as set by the head coach
• Facilitate agreed upon academic requirements for players (study table, tutoring sessions etc)
• Assist with driving duties for road trips if approved by the university insurance provider
• Reinforce the department mission to be Christ-centered, athlete-focused and coach driven
• Perform additional duties as assigned, fully aware that duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time (with or without notice)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Acceptance into Master’s program
• Valid driver’s license
• Possess strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Early morning, evening, and weekend hours required based upon competition and practice schedules. Significant time standing.

How to Apply

1. Send a cover letter, faith statement and resume with three references to jobs@malone.edu.
2. Fill out the Employment Application

• The employment application is a fillable pdf. Please complete the application, print and sign (no electronic signatures accepted), then send to jobs@malone.edu.