Graduate Assistant FY27 - Track & Field

Job Details: Job Location: 2100 W University Ave

• WICHITA, KS, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Friends University is seeking qualified applicants for a Graduate Assistant Intern position. The primary functions of the Graduate Assistant Intern will be to work with coaches and/or other athletic staff to help prepare for and execute the responsibilities listed below. Coaching: complete coaching duties as assigned by respective head coach. Recruiting: help with recruitment perspective student athletes within all pertinent institutional, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics rules and regulations. Program organization: help with day-to-day management of program. Game Operations: assist in game event operations during off season. Academic Success: support student-athletes to persist and graduate. Other duties Work collaboratively with all members of the athletic department. Be familiar with Friends University, KCAC, and NAIA policies. Complete GA Trainings and 3D Coaching Certification. Complete compliance training as instructed (including, but not limited to Title IX). Maintain and respect issues of confidentiality. Serve as a role model and an educator for students. Maintain appropriate conduct throughout the Friends community. Be available and accessible to students. Work cooperatively with all university departments. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be accepted and enrolled full-time (at least six (6) credit hours per semester) in Masters in Business Administration, Education or Strategic Leadership program at Friends University. Completion of Bachelor's Degree. Passion for helping students grow and succeed in the classroom, in competition, and in life. Ability to exercise basic human relations skills in directing and motivating students and student leaders, and dealing with varied constituencies on and off campus.

Strong organizational and computer skills.