MEN’S BOWLING – GRADUATE ASSISTANT

Position Summary

WPU strives to create a vibrant learning community for all of its members, including students, staff, and faculty. To help foster that community, Graduate Assistants will lead by example and develop others’ leadership capabilities, employ relevant technologies, and actively demonstrate the Quaker virtues of simplicity, peace-making, integrity, community, and equality.

Responsibilities

• Administer your sport in total compliance with William Penn, NAIA and HAAC regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain and stay within the parameters of the Bowling budget. All purchases need to be approved by the head coach.
• Aid in recruiting and retaining student-athletes.
• Attend Athletic Department meetings.
• Coordinate travel plans with the Transportation Director.
• Be a positive role model for athletes and monitor discipline procedures within your sport.
• Encourage/monitor attendance and academic performance as directed by the head coach.
• Assist with annual inventory.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner and display good sportsmanship at all times.
• Fulfill all obligations, as established by your program, for the NAIA Champions of Character initiative.
• Be loyal and supportive of the Staff, Faculty and Administration.
• Always follow the Chain of Command.
• Cooperate and communicate with the Training Staff
• Assist with the supervision of other athletic events as needed by the administration.
• All Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Preferences

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience: Background in the sport of Bowling
• Abilities:
• Demonstrated talent in building cohesive teams;
• Independent decision making and ability to exercise good judgment;
• Good written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines;
• Organizational skills, time management, relationship building, and communication skills essential;
• Willing to work long hours.

Reports to

Head Coach for Men’s Bowling

Start Date

August 1, 2023

Closing Date of Position

Until Filled

Contact Information

To apply, send cover letter, resume, and references to:
Human Resources
William Penn University
201 Trueblood Ave
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
johnsonb@wmpenn.edu

Terms of Employment

At will employee