Assistant Wrestling Coach - Graduate Assistant

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Assistant Wrestling Coach - Graduate Assistant

Department: Athletics Office: Grand Rapids

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job ID: 1057

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JOB TITLE: Assistant Wrestling Coach - Graduate Assistant

CLASSIFICATION:12-month, Part-time

Assistant Wrestling Coach - Graduate Assistant

Department: Athletics Office: Grand Rapids

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job ID: 1057

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JOB TITLE: Assistant Wrestling Coach - Graduate Assistant

CLASSIFICATION:12-month, Part-time

REPORTS TO: Head Wrestling Coach and Athletic Director

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

LOCATION: Grand Rapids, MI

SUMMARY: Cornerstone University invites applications for the position of Men’s Wrestling Graduate Assistant. The successful candidate will be actively involved in recruitment, retention, and day-to-day operations of the Cornerstone University wrestling program. Cornerstone is a member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference and the NAIA. The core of Cornerstone University is defined and driven by its Christ-centered mission and Biblical confession.

COMPENSATION: Full tuition benefit, not including fees and books, subject to financial aid guidelines. General stipend offered.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as recruiter for the sport of wrestling
• identify and evaluate potential students with interest
• Organize recruitment in conjunction with the Office of Admissions
• Assist with organization of some aspects of the program, including coaching and management of facility, practice and team operations.
• Help execute team fundraising efforts, including participation in camps and clinics
• Manage uniform and equipment maintenance and inventory
• Assist with student-athlete study table coverage and coordination
• Project and promote an inclusive education with the highest standards, where student-athletes are empowered to lead lives of personal significance and professional success as global citizens
• Act as an ambassador of the university and conduct oneself in a positive manner to heighten the awareness of the institution to all of its constituents
• Operate within the mission of the university and athletics department to ensure a full NAIA student-athlete experience
• Follow all institutional, WHAC and NAIA regulations regarding wrestling and athletics in general
• 18 hours/week maximum, up to 936 hours/year maximum
• All Cornerstone University employees will regularly interact with students in a variety of projects, activities, and settings. As such all employees are expected to serve as Christian leaders and mentors by effectively living a gospel-centered lifestyle, ministering and discipling through a biblical worldview.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Acceptance into a Cornerstone University Master’s Degree program
• Commitment to Cornerstone University’s Christian values
• Prior experience as collegiate wrestler or previous coaching experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Willingness and ability to work cooperatively with student employees, coaches, and athletic personnel
• Ability to be approved to drive 12-passenger van
• Ability to meet daily requirements of coaching wrestling (lifting, running, wrestling technique, etc.)
• Ability to move and lift athletic equipment required for various event setup needs
• Must be able to walk and be on feet frequently
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.
• A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”
• Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.
  • The Cornerstone Christian World View
  • The Cornerstone Academic Vision
  • The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community
  • The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement

These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.

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