About this role
Friends University is seeking qualified applicants for a Graduate Assistant Intern position. The primary functions of the Graduate Assistant Intern will be to work with coaches and/or other athletic staff to help prepare for and execute the responsibilities listed below.
- Coaching: complete coaching duties as assigned by respective head coach.
- Recruiting: help with recruitment perspective student athletes within all pertinent institutional, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics rules and regulations.
- Program organization: help with day-to-day management of program.
- Game Operations: assist in game event operations during off season.
- Academic Success: support student-athletes to persist and graduate.
Other duties
- Work collaboratively with all members of the athletic department.
- Be familiar with Friends University, KCAC, and NAIA policies.
- Complete GA Trainings and 3D Coaching Certification.
- Complete compliance training as instructed (including, but not limited to Title IX).
- Maintain and respect issues of confidentiality.
- Serve as a role model and an educator for students.
- Maintain appropriate conduct throughout the Friends community.
- Be available and accessible to students.
- Work cooperatively with all university departments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be accepted and enrolled full-time (at least six (6) credit hours per semester) in Masters in Business Administration, Education or Strategic Leadership program at Friends University.
- Completion of Bachelor's Degree.
- Passion for helping students grow and succeed in the classroom, in competition, and in life.
- Ability to exercise basic human relations skills in directing and motivating students and student leaders, and dealing with varied constituencies on and off campus.
- Strong organizational and computer skills.