Athletics Grad Assistant (Labor) - Womens Rowing

Position Overview This is a regular student labor position which serves as Graduate Assistant (GA) for the Womens Rowing Program within the Athletics Department. This position requires heavy, physical and/or manual labor.

The University of Central Oklahoma Womens Rowing program is seeking a Graduate Assistant (GA) to support the coaching, operations, and daily management of the program. This position is ideal for a graduate student interested in collegiate athletics, coaching development, and high-performance sport environments.

The GA will work closely with the Head Coach to support training, team culture, recruiting operations, and competition logistics. The schedule includes nontraditional hours, including early mornings, weekends, and travel during the competitive season.

Hours per Week

• 10-20 hours per week.
• Non-traditional hours required, including mornings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
• Schedule varies by season (training versus competition).

College/Department Overview The Athletics Department at the University of Central Oklahoma currently supports over 400 student athletes in 15 NCAA Division II sports including Football, Mens & Womens Basketball, Mens & Womens Golf, Baseball, Softball, Wrestling, Womens Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor) and Cross Country, Womens Tennis, Womens Soccer, Womens Rowing and Womens Volleyball.

Department Specific Job Functions

• Assist with coaching and daily management of the womens rowing program.
• Support practice preparation and on-site training sessions.
• Assist with race-day operations and team travel.
• Provide administrative and organizational support related to team operations and recruitment.
• Support a positive, disciplined, and growth-oriented team culture.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Enrollment Requirements

• Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.
• Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.
• Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Bachelors degree and admittance into a masters program at UCO.
• A valid drivers license is required.
• Rowing experience (collegiate, club, or equivalent) or relevant coaching experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of student athletes.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred

• Interest in collegiate coaching and athlete development.
• Familiarity with team-based training environments.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professionalism, discretion, and dependability.
• Sensitivity to intercultural communication and inclusive team environments.

Physical Demands Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.