Equestrian - Graduate Assistant

Job Description:Berry College invites applications and nominations for the position of graduate assistant equestrian coach.Reporting to the Head Equestrian Coach, the successful candidate will assist the head coach with the organization, supervision, and administration of an NCEA & IHSA Division III intercollegiate program. The candidate will also demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to a liberal arts education, Division III athletics, and an appreciation for and commitment to all IHSA, NCEA, and institutional rules and regulations.The candidate should also possess strong communication skills, leadership and mentoring abilities, and the ability to foster a culture that is both disciplined and caring. Other duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, recruiting academically and athletically qualified student-athletes; practice and show preparation/management; compliance; equipment management; working horses; and a commitment to student-athletes' academic progress and degree completion.This position includes a $9,000 stipend over 10 months, as well as graduate school tuition for our two-year MBA program.Requirements:A bachelor's degree and admission into the Master of Business Administration program at Berry are required.Previous experience competing at the collegiate level is preferred.Additional Information:ABOUT BERRY COLLEGEBerry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience within a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for others' needs above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago:" We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities. By combining academic exploration with meaningful work responsibilities in a residential setting, our approach emphasizes firsthand experience and mentoring. We invest in the personal growth and professional preparation of talented students from varied backgrounds, with an enduring commitment to help those hindered by financial need. Guided by Christian principles, we value the dignity of individuals, the search for truth tempered with grace, and the well-being of our neighbors."Nationally recognized for the quality of its learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master 's-level opportunities in business, physician assistant studies, and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences for talented students from diverse social, racial, and economic backgrounds.COLLEGE COMMITMENTS