Graduate Assistant - Football Program Avila University
Graduate Assistant - Football Program
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Graduate Assistant position involves assisting the Head Football Coach with management of the football team, and will be assigned a position group. Individuals are responsible for assisting in the comprehensive day to day operations of the football program including, but not limited to, coaching assistance, scheduling, and attendance at meetings and events. Candidates are required to excel in communication skills, punctuality, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Irregular work hours such as weekends, holidays, and evenings are expected. Experience playing collegiate football is preferred.
Responsibilities:
• Coach an assigned position group. • Assist with recruiting initiatives, recruitment visits, and program fundraising. • Assist with team practices, in-game management, and film breakdown. • Assist with scheduling, planning travel itineraries, and gameday preparations. • Any other duties assigned by the Head Coach and Assistant Football Coaches.
Qualifications:
• Must be admitted and enrolled in a graduate program at Avila University. International students are not eligible for graduate assistantships. • Undergraduate degree and admission to a Master's program at Avila University. • Experience playing collegiate football preferred. • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. • Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive team environment that prioritizes academic success and personal growth. • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends to attend meetings, practices, and other scheduled events, and travel as required. Successful candidates should showcase their work and experience in contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.
The Community:
Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.
Additional Employment Information:
Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University. All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)" and produce requested documentation after employment.
In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the universitys annual security and crime statistics report is available at https://www.avila.edu/campus-resources/campus-safety. A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm.
Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.
Kansas City, MO
Onsite Part Time
About Avila University
Founded in 1916 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Avila has been focused on the development of the whole person for more than a century, providing a liberal arts education rooted in values of service, diversity, excellence in teaching and learning. Avila's tagline, Education Without Limits means students experience a robust student success model to help complete their education within four years, reducing student debt and catapulting career opportunities.
Avila's rapid student growth is a testament to the focus on making degrees accessible through robust scholarship programs and financial aid. Because of strategic planning and tireless teamwork by faculty and staff, Avila is now the educational home to students from 26 countries, studying an expanded curriculum that offers more than 60 majors.
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