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Southern Wesleyan University Looking for Athletics Graduate Assistant/Volleyball Full Time
Job type: Part Time
Department: Athletic Department
GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION VOLLEYBALL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Reporting directly to the Head Coach of the Southern Wesleyan volleyball program, the Graduate Assistant is responsible for providing support and assistance to the Head Coach in all aspects to ensure a successful intercollegiate volleyball program. The Graduate Assistant assists in the development of current players, assists in practices, team events, and team functions, and assists the Head Coach in the supervision of program volunteers and student managers affiliated with the Southern Wesleyan Volleyball program. This is a 10-month position, available July 1, 2024.
SWU competes in Conference Carolinas within the NCAA D II.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend volleyball practices and assist with duties as assigned by head coach. Periodic check and monitor of weight room sessions and condition sessions by players. Provide assistance with fundraising and SWU Volleyball program outreach. Provide assistance with academic support and grade reports. Provide assistance with recruiting and data entry. Assist coaching staff with game day activities including, but not limited to, pre- and post-game activities such as scouting reports, film preparation, and equipment setup. Ensure scouting charts for opponents are being kept accurately. Work with head coach in preparing game strategies, lineups, and individual/team workouts and practice needs. Serve as positive role model for current, prospective, and past players within the SWU Volleyball program; serve as a positive ambassador for SWU. Ensure compliance with all university rules that may not be specifically outlined in the above duties, but is implied otherwise in college catalogs, employment letter, and or other publications on and off of the field. Assist in the maintenance and continuous improvement of SWU’s Volleyball facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree obtained. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of the sport of volleyball. Previous collegiate playing experience and/or coaching experience is required. Ability to provide effective leadership to student athletes and encourage successful academic achievement and competitive performance. SWU is committed to maximizing the use of technology in its daily operations and in achieving its strategic goals; the ideal candidate will be familiar will have a high comfort level with web-based, mobile and PC applications including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Mission and Lifestyle Expectations. The university is a Christian liberal arts institution in the Wesleyan-Holiness theological tradition. In light of SWU’s unapologetically Christ-centered mission, all employees are expected to embrace the university’s Statement of Faith, respect its Wesleyan heritage, and adhere to its lifestyle expectations. To view the university’s profile, visit About SWU.
Physical/Environmental Requirements. Visual acuity necessary to do editorial work, proof documents, and manage files. Requires travel or work outside of regular work schedule for events or travel. May require infrequent lifting or moving of objects/equipment between 50 to 100 pounds, and occasionally items up to 25 pounds. Pre-employment Screening. Employment is contingent on the completion of a background screening.
POSITION CLASSIFICATION
This a seasonal (temporary), part-time, non-exempt position: July 1st , 2024-May 31, 2025.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
A review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants must send a completed staff application, cover letter and resume via email to [email protected]
Anna Heinz Head Volleyball Coach
www.swuathletics.com Applicants will only be contacted if their qualifications and experience match the requirements for this position.
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Additional Salary Information: Compensation for Camps, Meals covered on Campus, Tuition Waiver 50%
It is the policy of Southern Wesleyan University to provide and maintain equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including but not limited to lactation), disability, genetic information, veteran-status, age, or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies. The University reserves its right to operate as a church-related institution and to develop policies consistent with the religious tenets of its sponsoring denomination, The Wesleyan Church, and is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Section 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended).