Graduate Assistant - Men's Wrestling

About the Role

To assist the Head Coach, primarily with recruiting, organizing and running practices, fundraising, promotional activities, and other related assigned responsibilities.

General Expectations

• Demonstrate in their words and actions an appreciation for the history of Lakeland and a commitment to its stated mission;
• Represent unequivocally in their behavior the stated values of Lakeland;
• Be good stewards of the institution's resources, including its personnel and the goodwill of its friends, its alumni and local community;
• Work collaboratively (as opposed to competitively) with their peers to meet objectives and achieve our goals;
• Keep their supervisor appropriately informed;
• Be forthright and honest in their communication with all members of the college community;
• Treat all members in a manner of teamwork and respect;
• Act in a manner that sets the standard for service in higher education and the core principles of Lakelanders Excelling at Professionalism (LEAP), show respect, communicate and be positive;
• Advise their supervisor with respect to all matters that require their attention, including their own performance.

Responsibilities

• Be a positive role model to student-athletes on and off the mat, exhibit strong leadership, and strive to develop those leadership capabilities within student-athletes;
• Monitor and assist student-athletes with academic success;
• Effectively recruit quality student-athletes;
• Assist the head coach with any and all aspects of the program.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and acceptance into the Lakeland University graduate school program are required;
• Experience in the sport of wrestling is required;
• Must have an acceptable driving record;
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility and related functions;
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Skills

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality;
• Ability to effectively manage time and priorities;
• Ability to prioritize office workflow and make effective administrative decisions to increase efficiency, accuracy, and productivity;
• Demonstrated ability to tactfully and effectively communicate (written and verbal) with a variety of individuals;
• Strong critical thinking skills;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products;
• Organizational ability, and attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment;
• Ability to work evenings or weekends as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Moderate to strenuous physical activity is part of the position. Requires the ability to run at a reasonable pace;
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.