Job detail
Graduate Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field
Daemen University
Location
Town of Amherst, New York
Quick overview
The Graduate Assistant will support the Cross Country/Track and Field program with travel, recruiting, administration, and coaching duties. Additionally, the role involves assisting with event operations and facility management.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program and maintain good academic standing. The role requires a minimum of 20 hours of work per week plus additional event responsibilities.
postgraduate degreeCoachingRecruitingMentoringAdministrationFacility managementEvent operationsAthletic program support
Job description
- Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning.
- The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey.
- Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.
- The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation.
- Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.
- About This Opportunity This position will work with the Cross Country/Track and Field program.
- Under the supervision of the Head Coach, the position will help support all aspects of the program including travel, recruiting, administration, and coaching/mentoring.
- The selected applicant will receive a tuition waiver for up to 18 graduate credits for the 2026-2027 academic calendar year (August 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027).
- The applicant will be responsible for the costs of any fees and books associated with the program.
- On campus, shared housing may be offered, if space is available.
- This position may be renewed for the next academic year, conditional upon satisfactory performance, availability of funds, adherence to employment protocols and remaining in good academic standing.
- The selected person will be required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during the term of appointment.
- The individual selected for the position may also be expected to cover a minimum of 5 hours of responsibilities assigned in event operations, facility management, and any other duties as assigned.
Tuition waiver for up to 18 credits per academic year.
Benefits
- Tuition waiver
- On campus shared housing