Graduate Assistant for Swim and Dive  Salary $350.00 Biweekly Location Lebanon, IL Job Type Graduate Assistant Job Number 202600038 Department Athletics Division Men's and Women's Swim and Dive Opening Date 08/19/2026 FLSA Exempt

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BENEFITS McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow. The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline. Position Summary and Key Responsibilities The graduate assistant will plan and execute the training for diving teams in and out of the pool and assist the Head Swim coach with administrative duties as assigned, including but not limited to monitoring of academic progress of student-athletes, recruiting, fundraising, planning of team travel, and assisting with home meets. This individual will serve as the Diving Coach for both the men's and women's programs. McKendree is a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) and competes as an NCAA Division II program. Qualifications A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and acceptance into a Master's program at McKendree University is required. Work Conditions Some travel is required. Required Application Materials Cover Letter Resume/CV Equal Opportunity Employer McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination. Employer McKendree University