at University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Posting Information
First Section
Job Title
Softball Graduate Assistant
Position Number
GA6883-00
Organizational Unit
Athletics General Student Workers - Joliet IL
Posting Number
SP0820-16
Requirements
Responsibilities
Demonstrate respect for the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university.
Demonstrate the ability to relate effectively to student-athletes, coaches, staff, administration and the University community.
Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement.
Assumption of coaching responsibilities related to the sport of softball.
Assumption of certain administrative responsibilities related to the sport of softball.
Provision of assistance in monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes.
Provision of assistance in the enforcement of team rules.
Provision of assistance in the planning, development and conducting of all in-season and off-season practices and conditioning sessions.
Ensure that proper safety guidelines and standards are maintained.
Coordinate certain strategy related to sport of softball.
Responsible for certain aspects of recruitment in accordance with university and NAIA rules.
Understanding and support of all athletic policies and regulations, as well as all philosophies, of the university, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Understanding and support of the NAIA Champions of Character Coaches Code.
Represent the athletic department and university in a professional manner at various internal and external functions and in working with internal and external constituencies, including but not limited to the media and general public.
Perform other administrative duties within the department as assigned.
Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Acceptance into USF's masters program with the exception of Albuquerque, NM campus.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the University.
Pay Rate Hourly
$5,000 Stipend (up to 20 hours of work per week as needed) & Tuition Waiver (total graduate credits cannot exceed 18 graduate credit hours per academic year)
Hours / Week
Varies based on softball practice & game schedules; includes weekends, nights & holidays.
Close Date
Quick Link
https://stfrancis.peopleadmin.com/postings/5231
It has been and will continue to be the policy of the University to be an equal opportunity employer. The University will continue to administer all employment matters without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or Vietnam era or disabled veteran’s status.