Graduate Assistant for Track & Field Multi-Events/Hurdles

Department: Athletics
Time Status: Part Time
Reports To: Head Track and Field Coach

General Summary:
The GA will primarily assist in recruiting, coaching the multi events, hurdles and assisting in all aspects of the program’s weightlifting. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but are not limited to the following: conducting practices and conditioning, recruiting, monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, fundraising, scheduling and other coaching and administrative duties under direction of the head coach. 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
A qualified applicant will have an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 2.75 GPA/4.0 scale, be accepted in to Olivet’s School of Graduate & Continuing Studies, have personal success in collegiate Track & Field, and have a lifestyle in agreement with ONU's mission and beliefs. 

Application Requirements:
To apply, send a résumé, cover letter, and two recommendation letters to:
Mike McDowell
Head Track and Field Coach
Olivet Nazarene University
One University Avenue
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Or via fax 815-939-7933
Or e-mail mmcdowel@olivet.edu 

Directs Work Of: Athletes

Graduate Assistants are provided a cash stipend and a tuition scholarship towards a graduate degree to be earned at Olivet Nazarene University. The selection process will continue until the position is filled.

As a member of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) and the NAIA, the University sponsors seventeen sports and has 432 student-athletes participating in the various programs.