Graduate Assistant Track & Field - Jumps

The University of Dubuque is a growing faith based University that is seeking a Graduate Assistant - Track and Field with an emphasis on jumps for the 2024-2025 term, with a potential renewal for 2025-2026.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Write training for and provide student-athlete instruction in the jumping events (high jump, long jump, triple jump, pole vault).

• Recruitment of prospective student-athletes

• Coordination of team operations such as travel, camps, and home meets

• Monitor eligibility status and promotion of academic progress for student-athletes

• Manage team equipment and apparel.

• Participate and assist with camps, clinics, exhibitions, and campus activities

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University's Mission

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree is required and the position is conditional based on acceptance into University of Dubuque Masters' program

• High level of organization and attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior coaching experience and/or prior experience as an athlete

• Effective communication skills; both orally and written

• Proficiency in social media

All graduate tuition is waived for the student for the term in which they serve as a GA. In return for a waiver of tuition, the assistantship recipient agrees to provide service to the University equivalent to twenty (20) hours per week.

To apply with a growing faith based University for the Graduate Assistant - Track and Field with an emphasis on jumps or throws position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and UD employment application, located on our website, to HR@dbq.edu or to the Director of Human Resources, at the University of Dubuque, 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001.

Applications from qualified persons with diverse backgrounds and cultures, including women and persons of color, are welcomed. AA/EEO