Graduate Assistant for Club Baseball (Part-time)

Summary of Position: A graduate assistant coach both leads a club team and serves as an assistant coach for an IWU varsity sport team (or provides similar work to the athletic department).Duties And ResponsibilitiesClub Sport (Primary):Serve as head coach for the designated club sport under the mentorship of the varsity head coach (parallel sports) and Director of Club Sports (all club sports)Provide instruction, leadership, and development of student-athletes in practices and competitionsLead recruiting efforts for future club student-athletesMaintain regular communication with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Recreation & EnrollmentManage program records, scheduling, and administrative duties including program budgetingAttend required club sports and department meetingsProvide spiritual leadership to and discipleship opportunities for members of the club team Varsity Sport:Assist the varsity head coach with daily operations as schedule permitsEnsure compliance with NAIA, institutional, and governing body rules and ethical standardsSupport student-athlete eligibility, development, and retention through graduation Athletic Department:Complete additional duties as assigned by Athletic Department leadership Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.EducationBachelor’s degreeCurrent enrollment in a graduate programExperienceCompetitive playing and/or youth coaching experienceCertifications: Sport-specific certificationsRequired SkillsDemonstrated Christian faith and commitment to IWU’s mission and valuesStrong leadership, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality and comply with NAIA, institutional, and legal standards (HIPAA, FERPA, etc.)Ability to work effectively with diverse populationsCommitment to ongoing professional and personal developmentIWU Kingdom Diversity StatementIWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERAs a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.