VCU Athletics Track & Field Operations Graduate Assistant

Virginia Commonwealth University   Richmond, VA   Full-time     Sports and Recreation / Fitness
Posted on April 8, 2024
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Position Responsibilities:

VCU Athletics is seeking a graduate assistant to assist in the day-to-day operations of the Track & Field/Cross Country programs. Assisting the Head Coach with practices, meets, and overall quality of the track and field/cross country program.

Detailed Duties:
  • Follow up on class work and grades with student-athletes;
  • Coach event(s) group(s) at practice and competitions;
  • Assist with practice/practice preparation;
  • Assist with meets/meet preparation;
  • Assist with equipment preparation/inventory; and
  • Operate a 15-passenger vehicle.
Required Qualifications:
  • Required valid U.S. driver's license and must have in possession while driving;
  • Must complete training for driving 15-passenger vehicle;
  • Bachelor's degree;
  • Admittance into VCU Center for Sports Leadership (CSL) graduate program; and
  • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do as a graduate assistant at VCU
A cover letter and resume must be included as part of this application process.

We ask that graduate students limit their applications to three (3) graduate assistant positions of interest.

Applicants must be admitted to VCU's Center for Sports Leadership (CSL) graduate program to be eligible for this position.

For information about apply to VCU's Center for Sports Leadership, see https://sportleadership.vcu.edu/admission/application.html.

An applicant who is admitted to VCU's Center for Sports Leadership (CSL) will receive funding from both CSL and the VCU Athletics Department if they are the selected finalist.

There is one (1) open position within Track & Field/Cross Country.

Review of applicants will begin immediately.

For questions regarding this graduate assistant position, please contact Kiara Porter at porterks@vcu.edu

For questions regarding VCU Center for Sports Leadership applicants, please contact Dr. Carrie LeCrom at cwlecrom@vcu.edu

Salary Range: scholarship

Position Details:

Department:
Employment Type: G9 - Graduate Assistant 9
Restricted Status: No
FTE: .25
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt


Contact Information:

Contact Name: Kiara Porter

Contact Email: porterks@vcu.edu

Contact Phone: