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Graduate Assistant, Swimming

| | About the Organization | Mars Hill University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Founded in 1856 by Baptist families of the region, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in western North Carolina on its original site. Mars Hill University, is an academic community rooted in the Christian faith, that challenges and equips students to pursue intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth through an education that is grounded in a rigorous study of the Liberal Arts, connected with the world of work, and committed to character development, to service, and to responsible citizenship in the community, the region, and the world. | | Category | Student Opportunities | | Exempt/Non-Exempt | Non-Exempt | | Full-Time/Part-Time | -unspecified- | | Description |

Graduate Assistant Swimming Coach

Reports to: Director of Athletics Department: Athletics

Classification: Graduate Assistant

Status: 10-month

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Graduate Assistant, Swimming

| | About the Organization | Mars Hill University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Founded in 1856 by Baptist families of the region, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in western North Carolina on its original site. Mars Hill University, is an academic community rooted in the Christian faith, that challenges and equips students to pursue intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth through an education that is grounded in a rigorous study of the Liberal Arts, connected with the world of work, and committed to character development, to service, and to responsible citizenship in the community, the region, and the world. | | Category | Student Opportunities | | Exempt/Non-Exempt | Non-Exempt | | Full-Time/Part-Time | -unspecified- | | Description |

Graduate Assistant Swimming Coach

Reports to: Director of Athletics Department: Athletics

Classification: Graduate Assistant

Status: 10-month

Faculty Rank: N/A

Summary:

The Graduate Assistant Coach assists with all aspects of the Swimming program.

Mars Hill competes at the NCAA Division II level and is a member of the South Atlantic Conference. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to the academic success of the student-athletes in the program that leads to graduation through a positive collegiate experience. The Graduate Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach and the Director of Athletics.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist with essential daily tasks that are vital in running a successful NCAA Division II Athletic program
• On and off-campus recruiting of quality prospective student-athletes
• Attend and/or plan fundraising activities
• Assist with practice planning and implementation
• Game day responsibilities as directed by Head Coach
• Organize and participate in community engagement activities
• Monitor academic status and progress of student-athletes
• Film review and preparation of scouting reports as directed by Head Coach
• Field work and maintenance of Swimming facility as directed by Head Coach
• Assist in developing and monitoring an effective strength and conditioning program
• Assist Head Coach with social media accounts and positively promote the Swimming program
• Administrative responsibilities related to scheduling, organizing travel, and general office duties
• Effective communication with current student-athletes as well as prospective student-athletes
• Adhere to MHU, SAC and NCAA rules and regulations
• Other duties as assigned by Head Coach and/or Director of Athletics

Qualifications: Applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree with a successful coaching background in Swimming. Strong communication, organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to produce and manage Swimming programs are important. Enrollment in one of the Mars Hill University Graduate Programs.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MHU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the organization or would change the essential functions of the job. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources (see below).

MHU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who fully support MHU’s mission. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal.

To file a complaint with Mars Hill University, contact:

Dr. Jennie Matthews

Office of Human Resources

Box 6664

Mars Hill University

Mars Hill, NC 28754

828 689-1197

828 689-1256 Fax

jmatthews@mhu.edu

To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:

USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410

Washington DC 20250-9410

Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642

(English Federal- relay) or (800) 845-6136

(Spanish Federal-relay).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

| | Position Requirements | | | Open Date | 4/29/2024 | | EOE Statement | In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MHU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the organization or would change the essential functions of the job. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources (see below).

MHU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who fully support MHU’s mission. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. To file a complaint with Mars Hill University, contact:

Jennie Matthews
Office of Human Resources
Box 6664
Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC 28754 828 689-1197
828 689-1256 Fax
jmatthews@mhu.edu

To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:
USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410
Washington DC 20250-9410
Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642
(English Federal- relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. | | | |

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