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Location

Dallas, Texas

Quick overview

The Graduate Assistant will provide leadership, mentorship, and instruction to the STUNT program while assisting the head coach with practices and conditioning. They are also responsible for monitoring student-athlete academic progress and ensuring compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and be a practicing Christian who adheres to the university's code of conduct. The role requires a commitment of at least 25 hours per week and the ability to travel for games.

bachelor degreeLeadershipInstructionMotivationMentorshipCustomer serviceFundraisingEvent organizationNCAA compliancePhysical conditioningStudent-athlete developmentAthletic coachingAcademic monitoring

Job description

General objectives

The Graduate Assistant will provide leadership, mentorship, instruction, motivation, and support to the STUNT programs. The goal and objective of DBU Athletics is to develop Champions for Christ, both on and off the playing surface. The four pillars of the DBU Department of Athletics include academic excellence, athletic success, community engagement, and spiritual development.

Specific responsibilities

  • Perform job duties in accordance with DBU’s vision, mission and values, and in a way that contributes to the development of the Athletics Department.
  • Assist the head coach with administering a competitive program to include organizing, supervising, and maintaining a schedule of practices and events, coordinating physical conditioning programs with Athletic Performance staff, and instructing student-athletes in strategies and performance principles.
  • Support the individual educational goals of student-athletes and provide opportunities for academic assistance to student-athletes if required, monitoring the academic progress of each participating student-athlete.
  • Maintain the integrity of the athletic program through knowledge and application of NCAA rules and regulations. Demonstrate a working knowledge of NCAA rules. Inform and educate student-athletes of all appropriate NCAA eligibility rules.
  • Be active in all department-wide fundraising and related professional activities.
  • Be supportive of all athletic teams and other athletic department personnel.
  • Practice superior customer service.
  • Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.

Work schedule

A minimum of 25 hours per week or more is necessary to meet the requirements of the program. Travel is required throughout the year for games.

Work location: This position will work on the main campus, located at 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211

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