Graduate Assistant (Labor) - Athletics, Strength & Conditioning/Nutrition Job at

Job Details Job Location: Main Campus - Edmond, OK Position Type: Student Salary Range: $7.50 - $11.00 Hourly Job Category: OTRS Ineligible

Position Overview

Responsibilities to include up to 25 hours per week availability in the athletic department reporting to the Strength and Conditioning Coach. Some of these hours may fall on weekends or outside of normal business hours. Skills include being highly motivated and creative with ideas for engaging athletes, confident and bold, eager to learn, and an independent/self-starter. This student position requires heavy physical and manual labor, which may include moving equipment or furniture, working outside on grounds, and helping with preventative maintenance.

Hours per Week

• 10 – 25 hours per week.
• Working nights, weekends, and holidays is a possible function of this position.

College/Department Overview

The Athletics Department at the University of Central Oklahoma supports over 400 student athletes in 15 NCAA Division II sports including Football, Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's & Women's Golf, Baseball, Softball, Wrestling, Women's Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor), Cross Country, Women's Tennis, Women's Soccer, Women's Rowing, and Women's Volleyball.

Department Specific Job Functions

The graduate assistant (labor) position will help the head strength & conditioning coach with implementing workouts, designing strength/conditioning programs, record keeping, and maintaining a professional atmosphere. The graduate assistant will provide nutritional education, be a point of contact for coaching and athletic training staff to answer questions, and be available to student-athletes during training and practice. They will also be innovative in developing processes to assist with meal planning for preseason and in-season meals, creating/maintaining a fueling station for student-athletes, and conducting grocery store tours. The graduate assistant will assist with the daily functions of the Department of Athletics, have a basic knowledge of NCAA compliance rules, and conduct other duties as assigned by the athletic administration staff.

Enrollment Requirements

Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.

Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.

Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact jobs@uco.edu for more information.

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Graduate student status at UCO.
• Must have a strong desire to learn.
• Experience either playing or coaching softball.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Programs.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong initiative to solve problems.
• Communicate and interact effectively, respectfully, and appropriately with diverse populations in the Department, the University, and the community.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with colleagues, student-athletes, coaches, and administrators.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-stress environment.
• Ability to gain and maintain working knowledge of university, MIAA, and NCAA DII rules and regulations.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.