Student-Athlete Transition & Support Coach H-289

This is a part-time, hourly position limited to 1,500 hours in a 365-day period and does not entitle the incumbent to Commonwealth of Virginia benefits. The selected candidate will be required to attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program. This position is eligible for periodic telework as determined by the department, subject to supervisor approval.

About the Role

The Student-Athlete Transition & Support (SATS) unit provides holistic, student-centered support to student-athletes throughout their collegiate journey at Christopher Newport University. The SATS team works closely with student-athletes as they transition to, through, and beyond their experience at CNU, helping them navigate academic, personal, social, and career-related challenges and opportunities.

The purpose of this position is to effectively implement individualized high-quality support under the guidance of the Director of Student-Athlete Transition & Support to foster student development, promote retention and persistence, and facilitate the successful transition of first- and second-year student-athletes throughout their collegiate experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized coaching and mentoring to student-athletes to support their academic, personal, social, and career development.
• Collaborate with athletics department coaches and staff to address student-athlete needs.
• Conduct proactive outreach and intentional programming to support student-athletes in developing skills, confidence, and connections.
• Assist student-athletes in navigating challenges and opportunities during their transition to, through, and beyond CNU.
• Utilize organizational and time management skills to manage caseloads and scheduling.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma.
• Experience providing guidance or mentorship to students.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with athletics staff.
• Strong organizational, time management, and computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Mail/Drive, calendars).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or related fields.
• 18 credit hours in Master’s level (or higher) courses in counseling or student advising.
• Experience in academic affairs, student affairs, or a university learning support/academic advising center.
• Experience as a student-athlete, coach, and/or educator at an NCAA Division I, II, or III institution, or K-12 school.

Skills

• Coaching and mentoring students.
• Interpersonal and verbal/written communication.
• Organizational and time management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace (Mail, Drive).

Pay

$17.06 to $21.32 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Sitting: Essential
• Standing: Essential
• Walking: Marginal
• Repetitive Motion: Marginal
• Emotional Demands: Fast-paced environment with multiple priorities, intense customer interaction, and frequent changes.
• Mental/Sensory: Memory, reasoning, hearing, reading, analyzing, logic, verbal and written communication.