Athletics - Graduate Assistant - Cheer & Stunt

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Date: May 2025
Position Title: Graduate Assistant – Cheer and Stunt
Position Accountable To: Head Cheer and Stunt Coach

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assistance with all phases of the cheer and stunt program,
including practice duties, game-related activities; overall program logistics, committing to the academic
progress and success of student-athletes; assisting with recruitment and admission of student-athletes; assist
in the coordination of fundraising, camps, clinics and special events.
Develop a familiarity with applicable rules and maintain the integrity of the athletic program through the
appropriate application of these rules.
Provide excellent customer service to our students, donors, sponsors, alumni and all of our internal and
external constituents.
Graduate Assistants receive a stipend in addition to full tuition, however books and fees are not included.
Stipend:
On campus - $5,000.00

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Date: May 2025
Position Title: Graduate Assistant – Cheer and Stunt
Position Accountable To: Head Cheer and Stunt Coach

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assistance with all phases of the cheer and stunt program,
including practice duties, game-related activities; overall program logistics, committing to the academic
progress and success of student-athletes; assisting with recruitment and admission of student-athletes; assist
in the coordination of fundraising, camps, clinics and special events.
Develop a familiarity with applicable rules and maintain the integrity of the athletic program through the
appropriate application of these rules.
Provide excellent customer service to our students, donors, sponsors, alumni and all of our internal and
external constituents.
Graduate Assistants receive a stipend in addition to full tuition, however books and fees are not included.
Stipend:
On campus - $5,000.00
Off Campus - $7,500.00

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
30% - Recruiting, Retention and Continuing Eligibility
30% - Game and Practice Preparation
10% - Player Skill and Team Cohesion Development
10% - Supervision of Athletes
10% - Program-Specific and Department Fund Raising
10% - Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree required.
Must be accepted and enrolled in a CMU Graduate Program, and maintain continuous enrollment in the
degree program at all times. The total hours allowed for the graduate program would be 36 credit hours, for a
two-year period, and should not be completed early.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
First Aid, CPR, AED; ability to lift 50lbs, stand on your feet for periods of three to five hours at a time for
contests and games.
Set up equipment and facility for practices and games.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form. Experience with Microsoft Word.

OTHER INFORMATION AND ATTRIBUTES:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates
should submit an application, cover letter, and resume to Human Resources at HR@centralmethodist.edu.

Updated 5/1/2025

CMU Employees provide collegial, collaborative contributions to their areas and the University as a
whole. They should stimulate a harmonious, productive and inviting work environment that is customer
service oriented. Each must maintain a commitment to the mission and purposes of CMU. Central Methodist
University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by
people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.
CMU management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational
needs as necessary.

Updated 5/1/2025

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