JOB TITLE: Assistant Wrestling Coach - Graduate Assistant

CLASSIFICATION:12-month, Part-time

REPORTS TO: Head Wrestling Coach and Athletic Director

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

LOCATION: Bernice Hansen Athletic Center | Stephen J. Cochlan Wrestling Center, Grand Rapids, MI

SUMMARY: Cornerstone University invites applications for the position of Men’s Wrestling Graduate Assistant. The successful candidate will be actively involved in recruitment, retention, and day-to-day operations of the Cornerstone University wrestling program. Cornerstone is a member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference and the NAIA.

COMPENSATION: Full tuition benefit, not including fees and books, subject to financial aid guidelines. General stipend offered.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as recruiter for the sport of wrestling
• identify and evaluate potential students with interest
• Organize recruitment in conjunction with the Office of Admissions
• Assist with organization of some aspects of the program, including coaching and management of facility, practice and team operations.
• Help execute team fundraising efforts, including participation in camps and clinics
• Manage uniform and equipment maintenance and inventory
• Assist with student-athlete study table coverage and coordination
• Project and promote an inclusive education with the highest standards, where student-athletes are empowered to lead lives of personal significance and professional success as global citizens
• Act as an ambassador of the university and conduct oneself in a positive manner to heighten the awareness of the institution to all of its constituents
• Operate within the mission of the university and athletics department to ensure a full NAIA student-athlete experience
• Follow all institutional, WHAC and NAIA regulations regarding wrestling and athletics in general
• Perform other duties as assigned
• 18 hours/week maximum, up to 936 hours/year maximum

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Acceptance into a Cornerstone University Master’s Degree program
• Commitment to Cornerstone University’s Christian values
• Prior experience as collegiate wrestler or previous coaching experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Willingness and ability to work cooperatively with student employees, coaches, and athletic personnel
• Ability to be approved to drive 12-passenger van
• Ability to meet daily requirements of coaching wrestling (lifting, running, wrestling technique, etc.)
• Ability to move and lift athletic equipment required for various event setup needs
• Must be able to walk and be on feet frequently
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds