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Graduate Assistant (Labor) - Wrestling

University of Central Oklahoma · Edmond, OK · 1 wk ago
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About the role

The Wrestling Graduate Assistant (Labor) position requires heavy, physical and manual labor. This position may require engaging in athletic activities for skill instruction purposes with student-athletes, moving equipment or furniture, working on and/or helping with facility preparation and maintenance. Hours per week: 5–25. Working nights, weekends, and holidays is possible.

Department overview

The Athletics Department at the University of Central Oklahoma supports over 400 student athletes in 15 NCAA Division II sports including Football, Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Men’s & Women’s Golf, Baseball, Softball, Wrestling, Women’s Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor) and Cross Country, Women’s Tennis, Women’s Soccer, Women’s Rowing and Women’s Volleyball.

Responsibilities

  • Assist coaching staff with all managerial duties.
  • Assist with recruiting and prospect evaluations.
  • Assist in practice organization and implementation under the direction of the head coach.
  • Assist in planning, scouting, and strategy associated with competition.
  • Coordinate travel plans and travel itineraries.
  • Manage inventory of equipment and clothing.
  • Direct and instruct during individual and small-group practice.
  • Attend coaching staff meetings.
  • Comply with all NCAA and MIAA/Conference rules and regulations.
  • Assist in sport-specific instruction as directed.
  • Monitor student-athlete class attendance, academic success, and daily position meetings.
  • Assist staff with film breakdown, editing system input, weekly game and practice planning, and recruiting as needed.
  • Perform basic office functions.
  • Run reports and analytics (self-scout and opponent).
  • Assist with camps and fundraising initiatives as needed.

Enrollment requirements

Fall/Spring Semesters: Must be enrolled at least half-time (5 hours for graduates). F1/J1 Visa students must be enrolled full-time (9 hours for graduates). Summer Semester: Must be enrolled in at least 3 summer credit hours or be enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in the minimum required hours. For Federal Work Study, must be enrolled in at least 5 credit hours (graduate). New incoming students are not eligible until the semester they begin classes. Exceptions require an Academic Advisor letter submitted to Human Resources.

Qualifications

  • Classified as a graduate student at the University of Central Oklahoma.

Preferred experience

  • Former collegiate or professional playing experience.
  • Experience either playing or coaching the sport.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs.
  • General knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and regulations.
  • Ability to perform all tasks appointed by the head coach.
  • Strong desire to learn.

Physical demands

Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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