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POSITION SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Graduate Assistant for Operations will help foster a distinctive culture in competitive athletics that commissions student-athletes to impact the world for Christ. The GA will assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Operations with the oversight of athletic events and supervise indoor athletic facilities, including the Callan Athletic Center and connected facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: •Game management duties as directed by the Director of Athletic Events & Facilities. •Strives to reflect the Athletic Department core values: Christ-centered, Excellence, Integrity, Community, and Humility. Will offer ongoing support to develop a culture that emphasizes these values. •Administrative duties as determined by the Director of Athletic Events and Facilities. •Attending all home indoor athletic events (volleyball, basketball, track) and acting as the main on-site supervisor for the facility and the event (as determined by the Director of Athletic Events and Facilities). •Completing NCAA reports as necessary. •Maintaining a commitment to NCAA, Conference, and University rule compliance. •Reporting any NCAA, Conference, and University rule violations to the Director of Compliance/Student Development. •Understanding that violations of NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. •Managing the facility operations of the Athletic Center and coordinating the operations of the Athletic Equipment Room. This includes: •Supervising the facility setup for indoor events. •Monitoring all department keys. •Monitoring all building maintenance needs in the Athletic Center and maintaining all scoreboards and other equipment located in the facility. •Hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating student employees working in the following positions: Athletic Equipment Room workers and set-up crews for all Athletic Volleyball matches and Basketball games. •Coordinating the schedule of the Athletic Center with the Director of Events & Facilities. •Hanging and maintaining signs and banners in the Athletic Center. •Coordinating the set-up for all classes held in gym. •Developing practice schedules for teams using the Athletic Center. •Maintaining a clean and organized athletic equipment room. •Overseeing the laundering procedures for all athletic team game and practice gear. •Insuring that team uniforms are clean and ready for teams as needed. •Maintaining uniform and equipment inventory. •Knowing and enforcing all facility policies. •Working afternoon and evening hours.
QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified applicants are required to hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, possess excellent organizational skills, show integrity, have disciplined time management skills, and have a basic understanding of NCAA rules and regulations. A desire to gain a master’s degree and experience toward a future in college athletics is expected.
With this assistantship, the University will provide tuition for a graduate level degree at Cedarville University. This may be a taxable benefit according to the IRS.
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