• Graduate Assistant - Men's & Women's Track & Field

    St. Lawrence University (Canton, NY)


    Position Information

    Position Title Graduate Assistant - Men's & Women's Track & Field

     

    FLSA Exempt

    Primary Responsibilities

    St. Lawrence University is currently seeking applications for a Graduate Assistant Coach for Men’s & Women’s Track & Field to begin Spring semester 2025. This position is targeted toward graduate students seeking a master’s degree. Remuneration includes a competitive coaching stipend, student health insurance, and eligibility for tuition remission (6 graduate classes per year in the University’s graduate program). St Lawrence offers a Master of Arts in Leadership.

    Duties/Responsibilities

    Responsibilities include assisting the Head Men’s and Head Women’s coaches with all aspects of operating a successful Track and Field program such as: providing instruction, practice preparation, event coaching, recruiting, home meet management responsibilities, developing strength and conditioning programs, and other duties assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree is required.

    + Strong oral and written communication skills.

    + Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the requirements to drive University vehicles required.

    + Apply and be accepted in the graduate program at St. Lawrence University.

    + Ability to understand the needs of students, colleagues, and communities from diverse backgrounds, identities and intersections. Must demonstrate a distinct commitment to creating an equitable and welcoming environment that promotes diversity and inclusion.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Collegiate and/or coaching experience preferred.

     

    Salary $888 biweekly

     

    Status (FT, PT, Seasonal, Temp) FT Seasonal

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Posting Number ST01299

     

    Desired Start Date 01/13/2025

     

    Open Date (to accept applications)

     

    Close Date (date applications will not be considered)

     

    Open Until Filled Yes

     

    Special Instructions to Applicant

     

    Interested and qualified applicants should complete the online application form and upload required documents in the “applicant documents” section of the form.

     

    Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Head coaches Kate Howard at [email protected] or John Newman at [email protected].

     

    All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

     

    Supplemental Questions

     

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

     

    + * Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher?

    + Yes

    + No

    + * Do you hold a valid driver's license?

    + Yes

    + No

     

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

    + Resume

    + Diversity Statement (a brief statement about your approach or ideas for promoting diversity and inclusion)

    + Contact Information for 3 Professional References

     

    Optional Documents