The Graduate Assistant position assists in all aspects of operating a collegiate wrestling program. Requires recruiting, travel, diplomacy and tact, the ability to maintain confidentiality, to work independently while still working well with others, prioritize, organize, manage a budget, schedule practices and the capacity to complete tasks with limited oversight and independent judgment in the environment of a Christian university’s athletic department.

Candidate must have or be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Supervision Given/Received

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Head Wrestling Coach.

Examples of work performed

[Note]  Examples are illustrations only.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Responsible to aid in recruiting
• Responsible for assisting in team practice and running small group or individual sessions
• Responsible for tracking and statistical data and entry as it pertains to wrestling
• Complete expense reports
• Aid in arranging travel accommodations for the program
• Monitor the academic progress of your student athletes
• Aid in activities to grow community support
• Assist in the financial aid process with student athletes
• Play a role in the student athlete’s spiritual growth
• Work for programs within the framework laid out by the university.
• The ability to understand and comply with NCCAA/NAIA rules and regulations
• Work with outside vendors in the purchase of supplies for program
• Work well with others in the context of a Christian university to support the university’s well-being as a whole
• Operate program under the guidelines of NAIA, NCCAA, and the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
• Work Winter and Spring Commencement events
• Work university-wide special events when called upon by the Office of the President

Apply online at https://www.okwu.edu/job-listing/graduate-assistant-for-mens-wrestling/