Graduate Assistant - Women's Wrestling

Job Summary

Graduate Assistantship Overview

Elmhurst University welcomes applications for a graduate assistantship in women’s wrestling for the 2024-2025 academic year, which is eligible for renewal for the 2025-2026 academic year.

This is a student position. Interested applicants will need to submit an application for admission into a degree-granting graduate program at and be accepted before becoming eligible for consideration for a graduate assistant position that correlates with their area of study.

Graduate assistants at Elmhurst University may be hired for a full tuition waiver based on 20 hours of service per week. Graduate assistants will also receive a stipend while they are working, paid bi-weekly, in support of their continued education.

Graduate assistants will participate in their assistantships during the Fall and Spring terms at minimum and may be required to participate during January and / or Summer terms.

Eligible Graduate Programs : Master of Business Administration, M.A. in Industrial / Organizational Psychology Weekly Hours : 20 Tuition Waiver : Full

Stipend : $625 monthly, September-May

Terms : Fall, January and Spring Special Notation : Offers for this position are conditional upon acceptance into one of the above noted graduate programs at Elmhurst University.

Graduate students must maintain full-time enrollment in their graduate program in order to maintain a graduate assistantship.

POSITION SUMMARY The Graduate Assistant, Women’s Wrestling, aids the head coach in planning, organizing, and evaluating all phases of a competitive intercollegiate women’s wrestling program.

Understands the role of NCAA and Division III athletics in the educational process and aids in the recruitment of student-athletes, which will reflect and represent the quality of Elmhurst University.

SPECIAL NOTE TO APPLICANTS Graduate assistants in the athletic department must possess a commitment and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of Elmhurst University, the CCIW, and the NCAA.

They must cooperate with and furnish the NCAA, the CCIW, and / or Elmhurst University with truthful and complete information concerning involvement in or knowledge of rules violations.

Any person who is found in violation of NCAA regulations shall be subject to disciplinary or correction actions as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination for significant or repeated violations.

Salary Grade Essential Functions

• Aids the head coach in the organization and operation of an effective and competitive women’s wrestling program.
• Assists the head coach in the coordination of recruitment of student-athletes.
• Maintains and updates a sufficient inventory of equipment. Oversees the issuing and collecting of all equipment, uniforms, supplies, and materials.
• Coordinates all team travel arrangements for the program.
• Attends all pre-season conditioning and non-traditional season practices for the Women’s Wrestling Program. Attends and participates in all team planning sessions with coaching staff.
• Aids in the planning, organizing, and executing of all in-season practice sessions for Women’s Wrestling.
• Conducts on-field coaching during intercollegiate contests as set by the head coach.
• Develops and carries out fundraising projects when appropriate.
• Works closely with the head coach and Sports Information Director (SID) pertaining to all media relations. Provides information for the promotional needs of game programs, team media guides, recruiting brochures and other publications.
• Responsible for reporting to the media (SID) all scores, statistics, and game results when competing on the road.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of Elmhurst University, NCAA, CCIW and rules and regulations and adheres to NCAA Compliance Regulations.
• Endorses and supports other sports within the Athletic Department as outlined by the Director of Athletics in roles such as transportation or game management assistance.
• Endorses and supports other areas within Student Affairs including attendance at all meetings.
• Interacts with all other University constituencies and actively participates in their events.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of Elmhurst University.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Familiarity with Division III athletics and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Availability to work during athletic events that are scheduled for evenings or weekends on occasion.
• Full acceptance into an Elmhurst University graduate program is required.

Preferred Qualifications Working Conditions / Physical Requirements Employee is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions (temperatures varying from below 32 degrees to over 90 degrees) for periods of over one hour, and involves heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or in excess of 50 pounds frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly in order to move objects.

Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and lift 50 pounds. Work Hours To be determined with supervisor. Posting Date 05 / 17 / 2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes