Graduate Assistant Coach, Cross Country / Mid-Distance and Distance

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About Us

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 13,000 students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

Living in Carrollton, "The City of Dreams," offers the advantages of city life with a small-town vibe. This progressive community with Southern flair offers plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife opportunities, and cultural events. Named a City of Excellence in Georgia and listed as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns, Carrollton is the cultural, educational, health care, and commercial center for the west Georgia region.

At the heart of Carrollton is its historic downtown and Adamson Square lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Each season offers unique local events and opportunities for year-round recreation. Outdoor activities abound through award-winning spaces, including an 18-mile paved walking and biking Greenbelt trail that encircles the city and passes through the UWG campus.

About Us

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 13,000 students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

Living in Carrollton, "The City of Dreams," offers the advantages of city life with a small-town vibe. This progressive community with Southern flair offers plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife opportunities, and cultural events. Named a City of Excellence in Georgia and listed as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns, Carrollton is the cultural, educational, health care, and commercial center for the west Georgia region.

At the heart of Carrollton is its historic downtown and Adamson Square lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Each season offers unique local events and opportunities for year-round recreation. Outdoor activities abound through award-winning spaces, including an 18-mile paved walking and biking Greenbelt trail that encircles the city and passes through the UWG campus.

The city embraces the University's students, faculty, and staff, and welcomes the diversity UWG brings to the community.

Invested in education with highly rated city and county K-12 systems, both city and county public school graduation rates are 90% and above and rank among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Job Summary

Frequent work on weekends is required for this position.

• General Description of Duties:
• Assist senior staff with recruiting coordination. The successful candidate will be able to maintain a team depth-chart for each event-group, identify and contact viable prospective student-athletes in accordance with team needs and coordinate unofficial and official visits under the supervision of the senior staff. (30%)
• Assist senior staff with team operations (administrative work, travel planning, team management). (15%)
• Ability to manage team social media accounts
  • Must be able to adhere to UWG Athletics social media policy
  • Knowledge of photography and ability to use photographic equipment preferred
  • Ability to work closely with UWG Sports Information, providing images and content to be shared with UWGSports.com and team social media accounts preferred (15%)
• Help monitor academic success of student athletes.
  • Help manage academic oversight for marginal students in conjunction with the Academic Resource office. This task will under direct supervision of senior coaching staff.
  • Provide general academic support ¿ particularly to freshmen and new transfer students (20%)
• Must have a good understanding of the discipline(s) and strategies across the spectrum of our programs (cross country and track & field) in order to:
  • Provide support to coaching staff during practice sessions
  • Must have familiarity with dynamic warm-ups and drill sessions and be able to monitor these activities prior to practice
  • Must be able to lead/monitor drills, general strength and flexibility sessions
  • Aid in monitoring practice sessions and gather relevant data on each athlete
  • Must have good organizational skills and the ability to learn and adhere to the training strategies of the coaching staff (20%)
• Must have, or be able to obtain a valid driver¿s license and pass the UWG driver¿s course in order to be eligible to drive for the program(s)
• High level of fitness must be maintained in order to be physically able to perform strenuous activities required in practices and at competitions.
  • Ability to lift and move equipment, push equipment carts, load and help to carry items such as team tents, supplies and equipment (pole vault poles, throwing implements etc.).
  • Ability to quickly cover fairly significant distances in order to record split/cumulative times at practice and meets
  • Ability to aid in pre-competition activities such as scouting cross country courses and pre-race warm up activities
• Must have good computer skills.
• Familiarity with NCAA regulation and ability to pass the NCAA D-II recruiting test preferred
• Excellent communication skills preferred
• Must be available for all competitions unless previously excused by Head Coach

Cross Country / Distance Assistant

• Position reports to Head Coach Ryan Bailey
• This G.A. will work primarily with Coach Ryan Bailey
• Experience in distance events preferred
• Experience with meet organization / meet management preferred
• High degree of physical fitness required for this position
• Must have good organizational skills
• Must have a valid driver¿s license and a good driving record
• Other tasks will be assigned as needed

Required Qualifications

To be eligible for an assistantship, students must meet the following criteria:

• Students admitted provisionally to a program are not eligible for an assistantship.
• Earned a Bachelor¿s degree.
• Have applied for and been accepted to a graduate degree program of study at UWG.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student in a graduate program of study.
• Have maintained a 3.0 GPA in previous and current graduate course work.
• Meet the requirements to be eligible for employment in the US.
• Must have a valid Driver License

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience (competition or coaching) in race distances from 800m to 10,000m preferred.
• USATF or USTFCCCA certification in Endurance is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must be able to work in outdoor conditions for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds safely.
• Must be able to drive and have a valid driver's license.
• Frequent work on weekends is required for this position.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

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Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50)