Bluffton University Graduate Assistant Men’s & Women’s Track & Field/ Cross Country Part-Time/10 Months Description Bluffton University, located in Bluffton, OH, is seeking motivated, organized, and mature applicants to serve as the graduate assistant coach for men’s & women’s track & field/XC. The candidate must have strong background in track along with exquisite communication, organizational and supervisory skills with the ability to show mature and responsible leadership and work well in a team environment. The successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of Bluffton University and be an assistant track & field/XC coach.

Qualifications •Strong knowledge of throwing events •Bachelor’s degree required •Acceptance into the graduate program •Must submit to a criminal background check, subject to review and approval by Bluffton University •Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive university vans

Responsibilities: •Assist in organizing, scheduling, and running practices •Recruiting efforts, including campus visits, traveling to High School meets, etc. •Communication with players via email, text messages or phone calls •Weekend/weekday travel to Track Meets •Assist with monitoring academics and providing players with resources/solutions for academic success •Fundraising efforts •Assist with community service efforts •Assist with management of Social Media accounts

Compensation & Benefits: Full Tuition waiver with competitive stipend, room and board. Degree Obtained, Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Arts in Organizational Management (MAOM) or Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)

Application Instructions: Resumes for this position will be accepted via email at scottc@bluffton.edu

Please combine your cover letter, resume, three professional references, and any additional materials as one PDF file attached to the email. Consideration of applications will continue until position is filled.

• background in throws is preferred but all are welcome to apply. 

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