Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. 

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

Grand Canyon University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Dance Team, who will serve in an athletic coach/trainer role for a designated sport. This position involves recruiting, coaching specific sport skills, and performance training, along with any other operational duties necessary to support the athletes. Apply today and start fall of 2025.

What you will do:

• Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of coaching a Division I intercollegiate program.

• Recruitment of talented student-athletes.

• Coach practices and contests.

• General promotion and development of the sports program.

• Comply with NCAA rules, Varsity camp and competition rules, University policies and department guidelines.

• Assist with organizing and facilitating team community service projects, fundraisers, special events and camps.

• Create and update team rosters, calendars, press releases, and newsletter.

• Assemble and track team apparel, uniform, costume orders.

• Update and track team budget and spending.

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. 

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

Grand Canyon University is seeking a Graduate Assistant for the Dance Team, who will serve in an athletic coach/trainer role for a designated sport. This position involves recruiting, coaching specific sport skills, and performance training, along with any other operational duties necessary to support the athletes. Apply today and start fall of 2025.

What you will do:

• Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of coaching a Division I intercollegiate program.

• Recruitment of talented student-athletes.

• Coach practices and contests.

• General promotion and development of the sports program.

• Comply with NCAA rules, Varsity camp and competition rules, University policies and department guidelines.

• Assist with organizing and facilitating team community service projects, fundraisers, special events and camps.

• Create and update team rosters, calendars, press releases, and newsletter.

• Assemble and track team apparel, uniform, costume orders.

• Update and track team budget and spending.

• Maintain storage space including team equipment, props, and apparel items.

• Perform duties which require irregular hours, out of town and/or overnight travel.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Must be enrolled in GCU master’s program.

• Must be able to maintain an academic GPA of 3.0

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

• Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.

• Must be willing to work when necessary beyond normal business hours which will require travel with the teams as needed.

Why work at GCU:

• Graduate Assistant/Employee Tuition Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus

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