Athletics - Graduate Assistant - Cross Country

Date: May 2025

Position Title: Graduate Assistant – Cross-Country

Position Accountable To: Director of Track and Field/Cross-Country

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assistance with all phases of the cross-country 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.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

30% - Recruiting, Retention and Continuing Eligibility
30% - Game and Practice Preparation

Date: May 2025

Position Title: Graduate Assistant – Cross-Country

Position Accountable To: Director of Track and Field/Cross-Country

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assistance with all phases of the cross-country 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.

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% - Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's Degree required.

Must be accepted in to the graduate program at Central Methodist University.

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:

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.

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 .

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.

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