Description Department: Athletic Department Job Status: Open until filled FLSA Status: n/a Reports To: Director of Athletics Grade/Level: n/a Amount of Travel Required: Seasonal Work Schedule: n/a Positions Supervised: n/a POSITION SUMMARY Graduate Assistants act as helpers to their departments, students or professors in a research or administrative capacity. Their primary responsibilities include assisting with various administrative tasks, organizing campus events and conducting various research task. The Softball Graduate Assistant is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the program, including but not limited to recruiting, scheduling, training, monitoring academic progress, promotions, fundraising and coaching team members. The Graduate Assistant is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Benedictine College, the Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart), and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Requirements POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) • Commitment to the overall development of the student-athlete and the mission of the College, • High level of personal integrity, • Outstanding work ethic, • Knowledge of and commitment to NAIA rules and regulations, • Knowledge of sport specific skills and technique, • Demonstrated success in recruitment. Experience recruiting scholarship athletes highly desirable, • Demonstrated ability to inspire student-athletes to develop to their fullest potential, • Outstanding skills in oral and written communication, and • Good organizational ability and computer competency. Education • Bachelor's Degree Academic Requirement(s) • Must be fully admitted in a Master’s Degree program at Benedictine College Experience • Strong preference for competitive softball experience, either participating and/or coaching PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Abilities Stand F Walk F Sit F Handling / Fingering F Reach Outward F Reach Above Shoulde Fr Climb N Crawl N Squat or Kneel F Bend F Push / Pull 12 lbs or less O 13-25 lbs O 26-40 lbs O 41-100 lbs O Lift /Carry 10 lbs or less 0 11-20 lbs 0 21-50 lbs 0 51-100 lbs 0 Over 100 lbs 0 N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) EOE