Graduate Assistant – Men’s Volleyball

Duties/Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct team practices, conditioning programs and competitive events.
• Instruct student-athletes with sound principles and expert skills related to the objectives of the program.
• Disciple and mentor students in accordance with the mission and outcomes of CCCK.
• Recruit qualified student-athletes who align with the community profile of CCCK.
• Work with Team Coach in compiling the annual recruitment plan for recruiting student-athletes.
• Responsible for meeting established recruitment and roster goals.
• Prepare individual student-athletes and team for games/matches.
• Assist in development of a competitive team program.
• Responsible for learning and following NAIA and NCCAA regulations and rules.
• Model integrity, respect and good sportsmanship at all times. Hold student-athletes accountable for same behavior.
• Attend department meetings, communicate regularly with the SID and Athletic Director and contribute positively to the betterment of the total Athletics program.
• Promote the team, the overall Athletics program and CCCK to team alumni, parents and members of the community.

Graduate Assistant Expectations

• Participate in evaluation of job performance at least once each semester.
• Remain enrolled full-time in an accredited graduate program prior to entering the position.
• Maintain a semester grade point average of 3.0. A grade point average of less than 3.0 could result in probationary status. Two semesters are provided in which to improve; however this may affect reemployment status.
• Assume additional responsibilities during off-season aspects of the position, which may fall outside the parameters of the specific job description (e.g. maintenance, grounds, convention services, admissions, etc.).

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to maintain a lifestyle in compliance with the lifestyle expectations of the institution.
• Able to communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly, occasionally 50 pounds.