Graduate Assistant for Womens Basketball (Part-time)

Graduate Assistant For Women's Basketball (Part-Time) Job no: 494990 Work type: Administrative (Part Time)

Location:

Marion, IN

Categories:

Adjunct Faculty Job Title:

Graduate Assistant for Women's Basketball (Part-time)

Reporting Relationship:

Head Women's Basketball Coach Unit:

IWU-Marion Department:

Intercollegiate Athletics-IWU Marion Campus Location:

Recreation & Wellness Center, Marion, IN Summary of Position:

The Graduate Assistant must be committed to the Lordship of Christ, continually seeking personal growth through the regular practice of spiritual disciplines and creating spiritually rich environments for to do the same. The Graduate Assistant will support the IWU Athletics mission of developing students' Spiritual Growth, Academic Achievement, Leadership Development, and Athletic Excellence. The Graduate Assistant must embody and promote the Wildcat Way biblical values of Kindness, Humility, Belonging, Integrity, and Courage in their life, work, and interaction with others. Duties and Responsibilities Provide instruction to student-athletes by showing techniques and working to improve performance during practice and games Provide feedback on individual workouts and group practice Assist in recruiting new team members and retaining current players Responsible for recording video footage and assessing plays Oversee team travel Prepare for games Identify skills and weaknesses Fulfill other duties as needed

Qualifications:

 According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement. Education Bachelor's degree required Current enrollment in a graduate program Experience Competitive playing and/or youth coaching experience

Certifications:

Sport-specific certifications preferred Required Skills Demonstrated Christian faith and commitment to IWU's mission and values Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with NAIA, institutional, and legal standards (HIPAA, FERPA, etc.) Ability to work effectively with diverse populations Commitment to ongoing professional and personal development IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2). The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.