GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Graduate Assistant (GA) is a twelve-month position starting July 1, 2025 for Fall Sports or August 1, 2025 for all other positions and is renewable for two consecutive years (two years total).  The 2nd year appointment is contingent upon successful completion of GA duties and responsibilities.  All GA’s must adhere to their graduate program requirements including maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA and must be enrolled in graduate coursework in each semester of the appointment.  Alternative assistantship options are available that do not involve graduate program admission.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports directly to the respective Head Coach or Administrator.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as point of contact for all fitness center, intramural and club sport operations.
• Assist with planning and implementation of new club sports program and fitness programs
• Support the operations for the opening of new 112,000 sq/ft recreation center
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Core values – models leadership values of integrity, honesty, humility, transparency, respectfulness, diversity, caring, loyalty and accountability in all work. 
• Intellectual dynamism – demonstrates mental sharpness, capability and agility.
• Self-knowledge – gains insight from successes and mistakes.
• Personal learning – seeks feedback and counsel to improve managerial behavior.
• Peer relationships – encourages collaboration and cooperation across the organization.
• Teamwork – performs most effectively as a hard-working member of a team.
• Constituency focus – completes work to meet constituencies’ expectations and requirements.
• Community focus – brings a spirit of enthusiasm and energy to the campus and town.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Acceptance into a Graduate Program at Heidelberg University
• Undergraduate experience with athletics and/or intramural sports programs.
• Prior experience with a varsity program in the designated sport.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license within two months of hire date.

APPLICATION PROCESS:  

• Letter of Application addressing qualifications, including demonstrated experience in the respective sport for which you are applying, responsibilities and goals.  
• Current Professional Resume and three (3) References.  
• Official copy of all undergraduate transcripts

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  This is a 12-month position and includes tuition for the respective program, $5000 stipend, Room and Board.