Graduate Assistant - Athletics

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	2024382TP
Classification Title
Working Title	Graduate Assistant - Athletics
OASIS Title
Type of Position	Graduate Assistant
Grant Funded Position?	No
If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date	05/09/2025
Benefits Eligible?	No
Appointment Length
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities	Under close supervision of an athletic staff member/coach, Graduate Assistants assist with various professional and technical duties associated generally with the athletic program in which the Assistant is doing graduate work. The responsibilities of a Graduate Assistant are to be determined by normal departmental procedures. Responsibilities, under the close supervision of an athletic staff member/coach, typically may include: Assisting the staff member/coach in the instruction of student athletes by conducting activities related to the sports program which the Graduate Assistant is assigned.  Supervising workshops, assisting by handling equipment, or performing demonstrations, etc. Operating equipment, preparing and caring for materials, assisting in the conduct of practices, etc. Providing general assistance in the evaluation of student performance, and in the preparation of practices; Maintaining office hours for the purpose of providing direct individual contact between students and athletic staff/coach Performing other duties directly related to the program which require knowledge and skills beyond those generally possessed by undergraduate assistants Departments are responsible to inform each Graduate Assistant of University policies that relate to their assignment and to assist the Graduate Assistant in the implementation of these policies. In the event a Graduate Assistant has an extended absence or does not complete the assigned work, then the salary may be reduced accordingly.
Minimum Required Education	Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum Expectations
Minimum Qualifications	Basketball knowledge, knowledge about weight rooms, and have been a college student-athlete and/or have interest in coming a Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Conditions
Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Department/Supervision

Department	Academic Affairs (Provost Office)
Employment Location	Main Campus, Fairmont
Position will report to (title)	Graduate Director

Recruitment/Advertising

Anticipated Hire Date	08/26/2024
Base Salary/Hourly Rate	$8,000
Special Instructions to Applicants
Job Posting Date	03/15/2024
Job Close Date	09/30/2024
Quicklink for Posting	https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/5407