Graduate Assistant - Cross Country/Track & Field

Job Description

The Graduate Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach will provide support and assistance to the Head Coach and Assistant Coaches for the Bellarmine University Track & Field and Cross Country programs. The Graduate Assistant receives graduate tuition covering up to 6 hours per semester (excluding summer) and a stipend.

Specific duties include:

• Assist with the planning and implementation of practices, training sessions, meet preparation, travel, recruiting, equipment management, and other duties as assigned.
• Coach student-athletes in an assigned event area based on experience and program needs, including distance/cross country, sprints/hurdles, jumps, throws, and/or multi-events.
• Support the development of student-athletes through technical instruction, event-specific training, and performance analysis.
• Recruit qualified prospective student-athletes while adhering to NCAA Division I, conference, and University standards.
• Assist with monitoring the academic progress and overall well-being of student-athletes.
• Assist with meet management, team operations, and organization of camps and clinics as needed.
• Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people in a manner that positively represents the University, its athletics programs, and personnel.
• Assist in the organization of social media, recruiting materials, and sports information content.
• Abide by and comply with NCAA, conference, and University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to the overall success of the University's intercollegiate athletics program by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Work is performed in both outdoor and indoor environments and may require travel.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during competition seasons.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Admittance into a Bellarmine Graduate Degree program
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects
• Ability to work in an indoor and outdoor environment